Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BurialMesa View Cemetery (Memory Gardens Of Delta), 682 1725 Road, Delta, Delta County, Colorado [56638], [56597]
FatherNorman Francis CALE (1910-1997)
MotherIda WERNER (1915-1942)
Spouses
Obituary Online notes for “Judy” Judith Ann CALE
Delta resident Judy Buhlke passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at the Hospice Care Center in Grand Junction, Colorado. She was 72 years of age.
Judith "Judy" Ann Cale was born on June 22nd, 1939 to Norman and Ida (Werner) Cale in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
She was raised by her father and step mother Lillie (Zabler) Cale, after her mother Ida passed away when she and her sister Barbara were very young. They grew up in West Allis, Wisconsin and attended Catholic School at St. Rita's grade school and Pius XI High School.
She furthered her education by attending Misericordia Hospital School of Nursing in Milwaukee. Even at a young age Judy wanted to care for others and she "always wanted to be a nurse." Though she was shy as a youth, Judy was a kind caring woman who loved everyone. Her mother taught her the value of prayer and telling the truth. What she loved most about her father was his sense of humor.
On September 10th, 1966 Judy married one of her former patients from University Hospital in Denver, Larry Buhlke. They wed at the First Presbyterian Church in Aurora. Larry preceded Judy in death in March of 2000. Larry was a camera repair man until he was forced to retire due to disability.
Judy and Larry lived in Denver until they moved to Delta in 1978. They raised their 2 daughters Nancy Ayle and Connie Buhlke in Delta for 12 years. Judy worked as an RN at the Delta County Memorial Hospital. She was named the employee of the month in November of 1985. In 1990 Judy, Larry, and Connie moved to Phoenix. After Connie's high school graduation in 1992, Judy became a traveling nurse and worked various nursing assignments all around the country including Connecticut, Florida, Arkansas, and Wisconsin. They lived in a 34 foot motor home for 9 years. One of their favorite winter assignments was to the Cocapaw Bend RV Park in Yuma Arizona. Her best friend Rose (husband Ed) Dittmer also traveled to Yuma each winter. One of their favorite summertime destinations was the Denver area to be with their daughters and granddaughters. Though it was not her favorite travel assignment, her last travel assignment was to Oahu, Hawaii. She lived and worked in Waikiki for 4 months. Judy returned "home" to Delta in 2001. She continued doing home health for patients in their homes with Rocky Mountain Nurses Association out of Delta. She was unfortunately forced to retire after spine surgery in 2009. She then moved into Crossroads Assisted Living in 2010.
Judy was a member of the Delta Presbyterian church where she once served as a Deacon. She belonged to the P.E.O. Sisterhood until 2009. Judy was a very active volunteer in the Delta community until her surgery. Judy volunteered with her church, including at Crossroads (prior to her surgery), she delivered meals on wheels, she took blood pressures at the Columbine Senior Center, she prepared income tax returns for seniors, as well as other community service projects.
Judy has loved living at Crossroads the past 2 years. She partakes in all the activities that she can including bingo, playing cards, painting, arts and crafts, exercise for seniors and watching movies. She also leads a very social life with church activities, Bible study every Tuesday morning, concerts, plays, and breakfast club. Judy was the current President of the Resident's Council at Crossroads. The Activity Director at Crossroads is quoted as saying Judy was "the leader of the pack" encouraging all of the other residents to partake in activities. The Executive Director at Crossroads said that Judy took care of everyone sometimes trying to tell the staff if she felt someone was ill or had other problems. Judy loved to read and sew in addition to her busy social life.
Those grateful to have shared in Judy's life include her two daughters: Nancy (husband Lincoln) Ayle and Connie Buhlke. Three beautiful granddaughters: Nicole Fischer (20), Amber Ayle (9), and Autumn Ayle (5) all of Aurora, CO. She is further survived by her brother: Wayne (wife Geri) Zabler of Louisville KY, her sister: Barbara Kopfmann of Germantown, WI, and one sister-in-law: Mary Beth Buhlke of Junita, NE.
Judy was preceded in death by her husband Larry, her sister Michele Cale, and her parents Norman, Ida, and Lillie Cale.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 10th at the Delta Presbyterian Church at 4thand Meeker Streets in Delta.
There will be a viewing from 1:00pm until 1:45pm with the services beginning at 2:00pm. Reverend Alisa Secrest will officiate.
Burial will follow the services at the Mesa View Cemetery in Delta.
A gathering for friends and family will follow the burial at the Delta Presbyterian Church in Westminster Hall.
Arrangements are being handled by Taylor Funeral Service, Delta.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Delta Presbyterian Church, Columbine Senior Center, or to the family to cover final expenses c/o: Connie Buhlke, 21854 E Lake Place, Aurora, CO 80015. [56597]
Judith "Judy" Ann Cale was born on June 22nd, 1939 to Norman and Ida (Werner) Cale in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
She was raised by her father and step mother Lillie (Zabler) Cale, after her mother Ida passed away when she and her sister Barbara were very young. They grew up in West Allis, Wisconsin and attended Catholic School at St. Rita's grade school and Pius XI High School.
She furthered her education by attending Misericordia Hospital School of Nursing in Milwaukee. Even at a young age Judy wanted to care for others and she "always wanted to be a nurse." Though she was shy as a youth, Judy was a kind caring woman who loved everyone. Her mother taught her the value of prayer and telling the truth. What she loved most about her father was his sense of humor.
On September 10th, 1966 Judy married one of her former patients from University Hospital in Denver, Larry Buhlke. They wed at the First Presbyterian Church in Aurora. Larry preceded Judy in death in March of 2000. Larry was a camera repair man until he was forced to retire due to disability.
Judy and Larry lived in Denver until they moved to Delta in 1978. They raised their 2 daughters Nancy Ayle and Connie Buhlke in Delta for 12 years. Judy worked as an RN at the Delta County Memorial Hospital. She was named the employee of the month in November of 1985. In 1990 Judy, Larry, and Connie moved to Phoenix. After Connie's high school graduation in 1992, Judy became a traveling nurse and worked various nursing assignments all around the country including Connecticut, Florida, Arkansas, and Wisconsin. They lived in a 34 foot motor home for 9 years. One of their favorite winter assignments was to the Cocapaw Bend RV Park in Yuma Arizona. Her best friend Rose (husband Ed) Dittmer also traveled to Yuma each winter. One of their favorite summertime destinations was the Denver area to be with their daughters and granddaughters. Though it was not her favorite travel assignment, her last travel assignment was to Oahu, Hawaii. She lived and worked in Waikiki for 4 months. Judy returned "home" to Delta in 2001. She continued doing home health for patients in their homes with Rocky Mountain Nurses Association out of Delta. She was unfortunately forced to retire after spine surgery in 2009. She then moved into Crossroads Assisted Living in 2010.
Judy was a member of the Delta Presbyterian church where she once served as a Deacon. She belonged to the P.E.O. Sisterhood until 2009. Judy was a very active volunteer in the Delta community until her surgery. Judy volunteered with her church, including at Crossroads (prior to her surgery), she delivered meals on wheels, she took blood pressures at the Columbine Senior Center, she prepared income tax returns for seniors, as well as other community service projects.
Judy has loved living at Crossroads the past 2 years. She partakes in all the activities that she can including bingo, playing cards, painting, arts and crafts, exercise for seniors and watching movies. She also leads a very social life with church activities, Bible study every Tuesday morning, concerts, plays, and breakfast club. Judy was the current President of the Resident's Council at Crossroads. The Activity Director at Crossroads is quoted as saying Judy was "the leader of the pack" encouraging all of the other residents to partake in activities. The Executive Director at Crossroads said that Judy took care of everyone sometimes trying to tell the staff if she felt someone was ill or had other problems. Judy loved to read and sew in addition to her busy social life.
Those grateful to have shared in Judy's life include her two daughters: Nancy (husband Lincoln) Ayle and Connie Buhlke. Three beautiful granddaughters: Nicole Fischer (20), Amber Ayle (9), and Autumn Ayle (5) all of Aurora, CO. She is further survived by her brother: Wayne (wife Geri) Zabler of Louisville KY, her sister: Barbara Kopfmann of Germantown, WI, and one sister-in-law: Mary Beth Buhlke of Junita, NE.
Judy was preceded in death by her husband Larry, her sister Michele Cale, and her parents Norman, Ida, and Lillie Cale.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 10th at the Delta Presbyterian Church at 4thand Meeker Streets in Delta.
There will be a viewing from 1:00pm until 1:45pm with the services beginning at 2:00pm. Reverend Alisa Secrest will officiate.
Burial will follow the services at the Mesa View Cemetery in Delta.
A gathering for friends and family will follow the burial at the Delta Presbyterian Church in Westminster Hall.
Arrangements are being handled by Taylor Funeral Service, Delta.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Delta Presbyterian Church, Columbine Senior Center, or to the family to cover final expenses c/o: Connie Buhlke, 21854 E Lake Place, Aurora, CO 80015. [56597]