Judith Karen Westin

Judith Karen Westin (nee Stegmeier ) passed away on December 7, 2023, in Orange County, California. She was a loving wife and mother of two children. She was born May 14, 1941 and was raised by William and Ann Stegmeier in Wood Dale, Illinois. She attended North Central College and obtained her teacher’s degree, with an emphasis on biology and physical sciences. Judy taught at Bryan Middle School in Elmhurst, Illinois for 10 years. Judy and Philip were married on November 28, 1969.

Judy loved playing and listening to music. Music in general was an important part of her life. She sang in choirs, played flute and piano, practiced on the cello, and loved classical music and traditional operas. She also loved nature and indentifying native flowers. Judy enjoyed going to local parks, state and national parks, and other natural areas with her family. One of her favorite trips was a Spring or Fall trip to her father’s cabin in Northern Wisconsin with her family.

She is survived by her husband Philip, son Tom, daughter Anne Hassett and son-in-law, Jeff Hassett. She is also survived by her seven nieces and nephews, children of her deceased brother, William Stegmeier