Julia “Judy” Marie Jarsko, 101 years old, passed away on July 3, 2024 in White Bear Lake, MN
Preceded in death by her husband Harry and her daughter Jane.
Survived by her daughter Peggy, of Fairport, NY, son-in-law Paul, of Sarasota, FL; six grandchildren, Alison (Jeff), Ann (Trevor), Evan (Marissa), Stephen (Tan), Martin (Christina), and Gina (Brett), also 16 great-grandchildren ranging in age from 16 years to 11 months old.
Judy was born in Grey Eagle, MN. She attended Miss Woods School in Minneapolis, which led to her career as a teacher and director of the preschool at South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church, for many years. She also substituted in the White Bear Lake School District.
Judy spent much of her adult life serving both her community and her church at South Shore Trinity, living in the same house on Floral Drive in White Bear for 73 years before she moved to Cerenity Assisted Living. She was a member and past president of the White Bear Lake Women’s Club, actively participated in politics, and volunteered at Cerenity – among other activities. As a member of her church, she sang in the choir, organized and wrote the Mother Daughter banquets, taught Sunday School and wrote the children’s Christmas programs (retiring at the age of 90), was a mentor to confirmands, and participated in Trinity Guild, Dorcas Circle, and Bible Study groups. Even when she stopped driving, Judy found ways to continue volunteering and serve her church and community.
Judy spent a lot of fun times at the family cottage on Big Birch Lake in Grey Eagle. She loved to travel; she and Harry enjoyed road trips together and winters in Florida on Bonita Beach; even after his death, she continued to enjoy traveling. Judy loved to have fun! She played games and was an avid Minnesota sports fan; she loved baking and to entertain family and friends. She loved birds, music, and writing poetry.
Judy was fortunate to live a long and fulfilling life. In her words, she loved “Jesus, her family, and little children.” Her life reflected these loves.
A private interment was held July 8, in Grey Eagle. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, July 19 at 11:00 at South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church, 2480 South Shore Blvd., White Bear Lake, with visitation an hour before. Arrangements with Honsa Family Funeral Home,
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