Judy Schmitt

Judith Rose “Judy” Schmitt passed away peacefully in her home in Bellingham, WA on Sunday, July 24, 2022. She was 94. Judy was born in San Francisco on January 20, 1928 to Arthur and Edith (Restani) Domingos. On October 1, 1949 she married the love of her life, Richard Schmitt. They had their first child, Karen, a year later. The family relocated to Seattle, where they had two more children – Jeanne and Mark. Judy’s youngest brother Skip, at the age of 12, joined the family in 1958. In 1968 they moved to Bellingham. Judy worked for the VA Hospital in San Francisco, St. Luke Parish in Shoreline, and later for the Whatcom County mental health clinic in Bellingham.

Throughout her life, Judy loved gardening, bridge, reading, traveling, and playing cards and games with family and friends. She was an amazing homemaker and cook. Judy had a wide circle of friends and was a gracious and welcoming hostess. Judy and Richard were active members and volunteers for decades at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where together they counted the collection. Judy also served as treasurer of St. Vincent de Paul for 20 years. Judy had a close and special relationship with her two grandchildren, Ryan and Heather. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and friend.

Judy is survived by her daughter Karen Anderson (Steve), her daughter Jeanne Schmitt, her grandchildren Ryan Anderson (Erin) and Heather Anderson (Sig), her brother Skip Domingos, and many loving relatives. Judy was preceded in death by her husband Richard and her son Mark.

A Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate the wonderful lives of Judy and Richard will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Friday, August 5th at 11 AM. A reception will follow at the Parish Hall.

Memorials may be made in Judy’s name to Whatcom Hospice Foundation. The family would like to thank and recognize Judy’s daughter Jeanne who has lived with and cared for her mom since Richard’s passing. We would also like to express our gratitude to her special team of caregivers, as well as Whatcom Hospice, for making Judy’s transition a peaceful one.

Memorials may be made to Whatcom Hospice Foundation.