Judith Ann Baehr, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, was called home to God on April 16, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Judy was born on August 25, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of John and Frances (Duggan) Baehr.  She was one of the five daughters born to them.

Judy began her teaching career at Most Blessed Sacrament Elementary School in Philadelphia, teaching 2 ^nd Grade boys at the age of 19.  After receiving her degree in Journalism from St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia, she left teaching to work for the Catholic Standard & Times. During her career as a journalist she also worked for the Philadelphia Inquirer, as well as for newspapers in Haddonfield, & Cumberland County, NJ.

Judy was an ardent linguist and in addition to being fluent in French from High School and college, she taught herself Russian, Hebrew, Spanish and Māori.  She loved music and toured Europe as an Alto with the Collegiate Choir of the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul, Phila., including singing for Pope Paul VI at the Vatican.  She learned to play the guitar and was a lifelong follower of the Moody Blues, forming many friendships through that affiliation.  Before she retired to Anacortes, WA, she worked in the Child Nutrition Program of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.  After she retired, she successfully edited two published books, one a novel of political intrigue and one a memoir of growing up in southwest Philadelphia.  She was an enthusiastic tent camper, interviewed Mother Teresa and learned to drive well from her father, who never owned a car and didn't drive.

Judy was predeceased by her parents and her sisters: Janet A Glennon and Frances M. Vokel.  She is survived by her two sisters: Barbara F. Baehr and Phyllis E. Reineck; her brother-in-law, Michael T. Glennon; her niece, Frances A. (Bob Dhaliwal)-nee Glennon and their three children: Jesse and his partner Haley Moon, Devraj S. and Ashleigh K. Dhaliwal; her niece Devon L. Vokel, Judy's grandnephew (Devon's son), Gauge Traw.

Memorials in her honor may be made to The Mockingbird Foundation ( https://mbird.org) to support music education for children.  To share memories of Judy, please sign the online guestbook at www.evanschapel.com/obituary/judy-baehr