Obituary
Judith Beecher “Judy” DeWolfe passed away in Sarasota on Sunday September 15. She was 82. Her death was the result of complications from a fall while walking the dog at her home in suburban Sarasota.
Judy is survived by her spouse and partner of 33 years, Adrienne Kaplan, Adrienne’s children, Meredith and Ben, Judy’s sister, Sandra Beecher Ringo, nephews Evans and Scott Ward, their spouses and children and Judy’s sister, Betsey predeceased her .
Judy was born in Chicago, the first child of Phyllis Channer Beecher and Nevin Beecher. She spent her formative years in Greenwich Connecticut and graduated from Abbott School and Bennett Junior College.
Judy had a long and successful career in fashion, notably as production editor of Harper’s Bazaar in New York City and later as owner of DeWolfe’s Casual Clothes in Lakeside Michigan.
Her first marriage, to Jim DeWolfe, ended with his untimely death in 1978. She met Adrienne Kaplan while living in Chicago in the early 90s. They were married in 2014.
Judy was passionate about fashion, was an accomplished portrait and still life painter. Her creative touches were evident in everything she did, from dressing to painting, to designing the many houses she lived in over the years.. She had a great laugh, enjoyed living on her own terms, cared about her family, especially her nephews Evans and Scott, and devoured the New York Times daily.
Her family and many friends mourn her untimely death but know that they were fortunate to have shared the life of such a spirited and unique spouse, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend.
There will be a ceremony in her memory soon at Amira Retirement Community and other personal remembrances of her life by her close family.
Contributions in Judy’s memory can be made to the Sarasota Opera, 61 North Pineapple Ave. Sarasota Fl. 34236.
Leave a reply