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In Memory of Judi Potter
Judi Potter, dear friend and part of the Elixir family, passed
away on December 12, 2006. Throughout her treatment, Judi inspired
us with her tenacity, her sense of humor, and her love of her
family. She will be missed, but we will carry her spirit in
our hearts always.

Judith Ann Abbie Potter Born April 2nd, 1935 as the fifth
of eight children to Arnold and Alice Petersen in Denison Iowa
and passed away on December 12, 2006 at her home in Huntington
Beach, California.
Judi,
as she liked to be called, was married in 1954 to Gary D.
Potter who were both 19, in Long Beach, California. She began
working at the May Co. as a sale associate, then a waitress
at Mary Lou's Cafe. Judi worked at Long Beach Credit Union
as a file clerk until she was promoted to department manager.
In 1980 she worked with her husband at G.P. Building Enterprises
Inc., their development company in Huntington Beach, until
her retirement in 1995.
Judi
is survived by her husband of 52 years Gary D. Potter, two
children Gary W. Potter of West Hollywood CA. and Teri A.
Ross, her husband Vincent Ross and two grandchildren Emmett
and Kai Ross of Stanton; two sisters, Carol Maltsberger and
Janice Wachowiak of Anaheim, many nieces, nephews, in-laws
and friends too numerous to mention.
Judi
found enjoyment in earlier years on The Colorado River camping
with family and friends. Then raising and racing thoroughbred
horses at the three main Southern California Racing tracks,
with Bingo and gardening in the latter years.
Honoring
her wishes there will be no formal funeral services, however
a private celebration of Judi's life will be held at her
home and ashes scattered later. In lieu of flowers, she asked
that you remember those still battling cancer and give to
a charity that is near and dear to her heart www.elixirfund.org
-The Elixir Fund, P.O. Box 14786, Long Beach, Ca. 90853.
Any donations are tax deductible.
She
will be loved always as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother,
and friend. |