Judith S. Everett, 79, of Palmer Twp., PA, died Thursday, May 3, 2018 at home with her daughters by her side. Born July 29, 1938 in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Gertrude (Stuckel) Seifert. She was a 1956 graduate of Easton High School and received her Bachelor of Science degree from Penn State University and her Master’s in Education from Lehigh University. Judy taught 7th grade life science for the Easton Area School District for 34 years and in her own words: “loved every day of it!”
She was a very active 40 year member of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church where she was involved in SAW and served on the Nursery School Board. She was also very active in the community, volunteering for many organizations including Safe Harbor and the Woman’s Board of Easton Hospital. Always willing to provide meals for those in need, she loved baking, cooking, and making soup for others.
She is survived by 3 daughters: Susan E. Walther (husband Tom) of Elkins Park, PA, Kristen A. Everett (husband Woody Truitt) of Jefferson, MD, Jennifer Everett (partner Mark Hartman) of Yap, Micronesia; sisters-in-law: Dolores Seifert and Karen Nowak (husband Walt); 6 grandchildren: Andrew, Erik, Erin, Gabrielle, Eva, Reuben; niece and nephew: Lori and Scott; and cousin: Bruce. Her husband John M. Everett and her brother Richard Seifert predeceased her.
A memorial service will be held 3:30 PM Thursday (May 10) in St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 3900 Freemansburg Ave., Easton, PA with a calling period 2:30 to 3:30 PM. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 3900 Freemansburg Ave., Easton, PA 18045. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Mary Ahmed
May 5, 2018 at 9:32 am
I am so sorry for your loss. Judy was such a lovely, kind person.
Lori
May 5, 2018 at 11:56 am
I will miss my Aunt Judy very much.
Emilie Freer Jansma
May 6, 2018 at 8:55 am
Judy was my EHS and PSU classmate. Our family friendships extend back through many generations. She will surely be missed as is John. My sympathy to her many loving family members.
Ken and Janie Agren
May 6, 2018 at 11:22 am
Judy was one of our favorite people at St. Andrew’s church… Always caring for others through Safe Harbor and other ways… Always took interest in how our sons were doing… Gave the best Children’s Sermons, always engaging the children with her manner and message… A sweet lady all around… She will truly be missed in so many ways… Our sincerest condolences to her family and friends.
Allison Berger
May 6, 2018 at 11:45 am
Mrs. Everett was a wonderful teacher to me at EAMS. I also had the pleasure of being a member of St. Andrew’s with her. She was always willing to help with any event we were planning. She was such a kind woman and I will miss her very much. I was her student when her husband passed and it brings me peace to think that she is reunited with him.
Beth Wightman
May 6, 2018 at 7:45 pm
She will always be Mrs. Everett to me: a great teacher who inspired my love of biology. My condolences to her family.
Mariellen Reilly
May 7, 2018 at 8:09 pm
Condolences to Judy’s family on your loss. I worked with Judy for awhile at EAMS. She instilled a love of learning not just to her students, but to many of us as well. She had a keen mind and a kind heart. She will be missed.
Erin McCabe
May 8, 2018 at 5:24 pm
She never wasted a day of her life. From volunteering to teaching, she was always giving back to her community. She dreamed of working retail after teaching, so she volunteered in her local hospital gift shop– which she LOVED. Every year she visited somewhere, either new or a favorite spot; she never stopped traveling. I will always remember my loving Grandmother being an inspiration and a very loving woman.
Fay & Jim Slater
May 10, 2018 at 8:49 am
Judy will be so missed. She was such a giving woman. She and I were involved in the Christmas Ingathering for many years. We were fortunate to be asked to contribute to her Safe Harbor meals. She gave wonderful Children’s Sermons, and so many other ministries at St.
Andrew’s and in our community. Her “footprint” will always be remembered.
Laurie and Ron Roth
May 10, 2018 at 4:59 pm
You have our deepest sympathy Susan, Kristin, Jennifer, and families. Judy lived a life of service and it was an honor to know her. God bless you all. Laurie, Ron, Sarah, and Elizabeth.
Linda M. Fisher
May 11, 2018 at 10:23 am
I extend my sincere condolences to Judy’s family. I worked with Judy at EMS and found her to be a compassionate teacher, who always tackled each day in a positive manner. She will forever be a positive influence in the hearts of her students and all those who knew and worked with her.