Judith Anne Curow

There was nothing more important than family for Judith Curow. She lived to be there for her loved ones. Being available for her family when she was needed was more important to her than any high executive job or the status that came with it. Her status and self worth came from taking care of those she loved and knowing her family felt secure. Although Judith was raised in Michigan she was born in Oklahoma.. Beautiful Oklahoma is one of the plain states covered with grazing lands and honey colored wheat fields. It is famous for producing cotton, coal and oil, but Denver and Anna (Foster) were most thrilled with their production of Judith there in McAllister, Oklahoma on October 30, 1943. World War II ended two years after Judith was born and once the soldiers returned from war the big baby boom began. Children were everywhere and Judith and her sister were raised during that era in Michigan where there father, Denver worked for the City of Muskegon. He faithfully drove graders and snowplows for the city to provide for the family while Anna stayed home to care for Judith and her sister. Judith attended elementary school and then went on to junior high at Bunker Junior High School. During junior high was when Judith first met Arthur E. Curow. After junior high she went on to Muskegon High School where she stayed busy playing the flute in the school band and in the orchestra. She was a social little lady and she found cheerleading with her friends to be a great sport as well. Her social life was busy but Judith also made time to see and flirt with Arthur over those years. In 1961, Judith graduated from high school and enrolled at Muskegon Community College and after a few dedicated years of study she graduated in 1963. By 1964, Judith and Arthur knew they wanted to spend the rest of their lives together as husband and wife. They were deeply in love and proudly made a public declaration of their commitment to one another through their marriage on April 19, 1964 right there in Muskegon. It was their diversity and their stability that made Judith and Arthur compatible. In time, their love produced two wonderful children, Arthur and Anna. The kids knew that there could not have been a better mom for them. Judith was dedicated to raising a wonderful family and that was just what she did. She was the most patient, understanding and loving woman that her children ever knew. Family time was more important than anything else, but Judith did work for the family business for awhile as the office manager. When the family business was finally sold, she was thrilled to have even more time to devote to those she loved. She was always prepared to drive the children to their many activities as they grew up. She worked hard but loved the work she did. She was a great Cub Scout, Weebelos and 4H leader and constantly volunteered to assist with sporting events and the like. As a family, Judith and Arthur would take the kids boating, camping and fishing together. Judith loved to travel and see the world surrounded by her family. Eventually the kids grew up and moved out, but in return, she was given two precious grandchildren named Alec and Millicent. They were the apple's of Judith's eye and every moment she spent with them was a cherished memory. If Judith's parents, sister, husband, kids or grandkids needed anything they knew they would be wise to come to her. She was unselfish and never used the word "no" with them. They knew that everything she did was out of love and that love lives on in the memories she leaves behind. The commitment that Judith and Arthur made together forty-two years ago was the beginning of something big for both of them. They created an amazing family full of priceless memories. They instilled quality values and ethics into their children that will continue to live on in their children's children. Judith knew that she was investing in the future when she sacrificed her time and energy and poured it out wholeheartedly into the lives of her loved ones. Despite weariness, she plunged forward to give her best to those she loved the best and they will be eternally grateful for her love. Judith was a hard-working, devoted wife and mother. She was intelligent and loving. Her yellow lab named Bear can attest to her tender devotion. Judith will be dearly missed and she will never be forgotten by her beloved family members. Judith Anne Curow passed away on Friday, October 6, 2006. Her family includes her husband, Arthur E., Jr.; her son, Arthur E. (Kelly) Curow, III of Muskegon; her daughter, Anna E. Curow of Grand Haven and 2 grandchildren, Alec Curow and Millicent Curow. Service will be held on Tuesday, October 10, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. at the Clock Chapel with Rev. Dean Bailey officiating. Interment at Lakeside Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday, 2:00-4:00p.m. & 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m., at the Clock Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Every Women's Place or Muskegon Christian Schools. Please visit www.lifestorynet.com to leave a memory or sign the online guest book.