Christene M. Judson

August 14, 1962 - May 6, 2016

Christene Martha "Chris" Judson passed away Friday Evening after bravely and boldlyoutliving a long term illness. Born on the Air Force Base in Glasgow, Montana, Chris travelled globally with her family and finally settled in Concord for Over 30 years. Chrissuffered with JRA for over 40 years but never gave up the fight. Chris used her passion for writing and traveling with her life partner, David, documenting the accessibility of the myriad of parks and placed of interest in California and beyond. Her desire was to share the information with other handicapped travelers, letting them know where they could go and what to expect when they arrived. Christene was a strong and courageous woman and often put others before herself. Christene was a longtime member and Deaconess at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Pleasant Hill. Chris found much joy with her church family, especially her long time friends, Bertie and Peggy. She has a strong spirit and great sense of humor. Her love for her family was endless and she always found the goodness in everyone. She often ended her visits with a goodbye and "I love you". Living her life to the fullest, she was admired by many blessed enough to know her. She is survived by her mother Judith Judson-Baker; father John (Connie) Judson Sr.; longtime companion David Brady; sister Laura (David) Whitt; brother John (Stacie) Judson Jr.; nieces Emily Whitt & Alyssa Judson; nephews Taylor & Tanner (Lyndie) Whitt and Justin, Jake & Jaxon Judson as well as her service dog Pax and cat Blu. She was preceded in death by her grandparents and her stepfather Peter, "Pop Pop" Baker in 2013. Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 1601 Mary Drive, Pleasant Hill. Burial will be private. Family prefers donations to St. Andrew's Church Memorial Garden.