Judith was a steadfast person of integrity and compassion; she was a wonderful and beautiful soul who made a difference in my life and that of my family. It's almost two years now that she's gone to the spirit world and I find myself thinking of how she used to share her stories, read her poetry, and probably most importantly, how she prayed before we would sit down before a meal, humbling herself to the Creator and to the Universe. I truely miss my dear friend and all that she stood for.

Judith's faith, or one could call it her deep moral outlook on the world, was ever-present in her poetry. She was always striving for clearer and more convincing inditements of oppression and materialism, and she studied, ennobled, and committed herself to Native American life, and herbalism, as a way of seeking alternatives. She also studied Welsh language and culture - I think as a way to find roots for herself outside the decadence she saw in contemporary white society. And to her great credit, she avoided letting her didacticism cloud her view of other's poetry. She was always supportive of other poet's true efforts, even when they were working far outside any similar moral concerns.

Judith attended Palo Alto Friends Meeting for many years and introduced me to Quakerism. There will be a memorial service for her on January 21, 2012 at 2:00pm at Friends Meeting, 957 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, Ca. All are welcome. Please email rseverns@stanfordalumni.org for further information.