September 5th, 1931 - March 30th, 2024 (92.5 years)
Judy was born in El Paso Texas to Mary and Gordon Gatlin Goodwin. She moved to El Segundo California when she was 3, with her mother and young brother.
She graduated from El Segundo High School, married and moved to Torrance to raise her children.
Judy launched her career in aerospace where she eventually became a high ranking executive secretary at TRW. She made many close friendships and had amazing memories of her time there.
In the 60’s there was a popular song by Dolly Parton; “Harper Valley PTA”. This song exemplified Judy in her mini skirts and platinum blond big hair; she was the cool mom!
She had been divorced and widowed when she met and married Ray Dressler; they sold the Torrance home and moved to Fillmore California to retire near Judy’s parents; Mary and Joe Beyerl.
Judy had so many talents; she was an accomplished oil artist of seascapes, portraits and still life. She was a gourmet cook and entertainer extraordinaire, hosting many dinner parties in her beautifully self decorated home.
She joined Soroptimist’s, Art Guild and other civic groups, winning Citizen Of The Year award of which she was so honored.
She leaves behind many friends made in her 92.5 years here; Judy was predeceased by her brother Ted (Gordon Gatlin Goodwin II), her 4 husbands, and many friends. She is survived by her son Paul (Sandra), her daughter Kristen (Bob), stepson Dean, 7 grand children, and 7.5 great grands.
Her family will scatter Judy’s ashes at sea off of the Long Beach coast, into the ocean that she loved and that inspired so many of her paintings.
In remembrance, please recall a fond time with Judy and say a little prayer for her.