The Rev. Judy Welles died on September 28, 2020 at the age of 77.
Judy was a beloved spouse, mother, and grandmother whose love of life and embrace of joy were clear to all who knew her. She is survived by her spouse, the Rev. Duane Fickeisen; by daughters Anne Gustafson (Marcel/Ford) and Katy Wells (Frank/Owen and Aengus);by stepchildren Michelle Vo (Viking and Norway), Robert Fickeisen (Amanda/Odin and Opal), and Sarah Lowry (Brian/Utah and Juniper). By nine beloved grandchildren (named above), and by brothers Jack Clymer (Di) and Nat Clymer, by four nieces and sisters-in-law Dana Fickeisen (Karen Frank) and Janice Millward. Also grieving her death is her former husband, Andrew Gustafson. She was predeceased by her parents, Russell and Eileen ‘Teeny’ Clymer.
A live-streamed memorial service will be held at First Unitarian Portland (OR) at 2:00 p.m. on October 10. A slide show will begin at 1:50.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Judy Wells Memorial Endowment, Unitarian Universalists of the Cumberland Valley (PO Box 207, Boiling Springs, PA 17007, ) or to Our Children’s Trust (P.O. Box 5181, Eugene, OR 97405). UURMaPA will contribute $50 to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.
Notes of condolences may be sent to Duane Fickeisen, 2360 SE 58th Ave., Portland, OR, 97215.
A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed.