Judith “Judy” Amelia Campbell
December 23, 1959- October 28, 2024
Judith "Judy" Amelia Campbell passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024, following a lengthy and courageous battle with Alzheimer's and dementia.
Born on December 23, 1959, in Rochester, Minnesota, at Olmstead Community Hospital, she was the beloved daughter of the late Dr. Malcolm K. Campbell and Marlys Hawkinson Campbell. She is survived by her husband Barry Wolfe of Alameda, California and brothers Andrew of Portland, Oregon, and Bruce in Rochester.
Judy entered the world just 20 minutes before her twin brother, David. Judy and David were one of three sets of twins born that day. Judy grew up in Rochester and attended Mayo High School, graduating with the class of 1978. During her childhood, she developed a passion for horseback riding, particularly English riding. She and her cherished horse, Bailey, competed successfully at county fairs, winning numerous awards and accolades. Her dedication to equestrian pursuits continued through high school and led her to spend several memorable months in England at the Moat House, a celebrated riding academy.
After a brief time at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia, she transferred to Pitzer College in Claremont, California, where she earned a B.A. in human biology. She later pursued a cytology program at UCSF, leading to a fulfilling career working in hospital laboratories as a cytologist. Judy dedicated over 20 years to her work at Alta Bates Hospital in Berkeley, where her contributions to the cytology lab were widely appreciated. Later, she attended Golden Gate University in San Francisco and earned a Master's degree in health care administration, further enhancing her skills and commitment to the medical field.
In 1986, Judy met her future husband, Barry Wolfe, in Berkeley. Barry pioneered in the natural foods industry, working in retail, sales and manufacturing, and volunteered for many years as a DJ at KALX-FM at U.C. Berkeley. Their shared love for music, films and comedy were some of the many bonds they enjoyed throughout their lives together. They resided in Berkeley, and later in Alameda. In addition to her work, Judy also enjoyed following politics and once worked briefly with the Ralph Nader campaign.
Her warmth, kindness, sense of humor and gentle spirit will be forever remembered by all who knew her. Judy's legacy is one of compassion, resilience, and dedication, leaving behind a lifetime of memories cherished by her loved ones.
A memorial service in her honor is planned for early summer in Rochester.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Alzheimer's Association, act.alz.org, would be appreciated by the family.
