Celebrating the life of
Judith Elaine Dech Focht
May 29, 1928 - September 08, 2016
Judith Elaine Focht, age 88, passed away on Thursday, September 08, 2016 at The Oaks of The Marshes of Skidaway Island, Savannah. She was born May 29, 1928 in Akron Ohio to Arthur Dech and Effie (Bennett) Dech, the second of two daughters with her sister Joanne Dech (later Wolf). From an early age, Judith’s passion for dance and the arts shines in a 6 year old performance of The Light Opera at the Goodyear Theatre. Classically trained in ballet, she performed often with her mentor’s Adeline Ott Lahrmer Dance Troupe, The Akron Civic Opera and The Akron Ballet. She attended Pembroke College at Brown University graduating with a B.A. in English and Drama. An enthusiastic member of The Brownbrokers, she acted in and helped produce numerous musicals and plays.
In 1951 she married her great love, Donald Focht. While living in Chicago, she was an English Teacher at New Trier High School. When they moved the family to Atlanta, GA in the 60’s, she opened a dance studio for young girls as had her mentor before her, teaching ballet and tap and enjoying every minute. She became involved in Atlanta supporting The Arts; she had magical skills in organizing events. She is also a past president (1970) of the Young Matrons Circle for Tallulah Falls School. After raising their family, then spending six wonderful years in Belgium, Don & Judith retired to Skidaway Island, Savannah where they enjoyed each other’s company to the fullest, married 61 years, at Don’s death in 2012. Judith considered her life with her husband and her two children her greatest accomplishment and joy. She is survived by her children Kimberly Skye Focht and Thomas Jeffrey Focht, his wife Lia, and by her four grandchildren, Elizabeth, Lindsay, Denver and Landon as well as her dear nieces and nephews.
There will be a private family ceremony in Ohio for both Donald and Judith who will be laid to rest together as one. The family wishes to express our deepest gratitude to everyone at The Oaks and to Hospice of Savannah for their attentiveness and loving care.
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
My sincere condolences to the Focht Family on the passing of your loved one. May Jehovah God grant you his peace while you await the fulfillment of his promise at John 5:28 [ to resurrect those who have been asleep in death]. May fond memories of Judith linger in your hearts and bring you peace in the days to come.
- Henry, Lawrenceville, GA
May Jehovah give your family the needed strength to cope with the loss of your loved one. Isaiah 65:17
- Jehovah's Witnesses, Pooler , Ga
I am so sorry for your loss! I found this scripture at revelations 21:3,4 encouraging, I hope it helps you and your family as well. Jehovah's witnesses
- Kelly , savannah, ga
May Jehovah the God of all comfort be with you and your family during this difficult time (2Cor1:3,4)
- Jehovah's Witnesses , , GA
To the family of Judith Focht, I really appreciated Mrs Focht life in reading her bio, she was very organized, skilled, trained and sounded like a wonderful teacher. I wanted to share with her you that the dead knows nothing at all, Ecclesiates 9:6, 10
- Pam, Pensacola , Fl
My sincere condolences to the Focht Family on the passing of your loved one. May Jehovah God grant you his peace while you await the fulfillment of his promise at John 5:28 [ to resurrect those who have been asleep in death]. May fond memories of Judith linger in your hearts and bring you peace in the days to come.
- Henry, Lawrenceville, GA
May Jehovah give your family the needed strength to cope with the loss of your loved one. Isaiah 65:17
- Jehovah's Witnesses, Pooler , Ga
I am so sorry for your loss! I found this scripture at revelations 21:3,4 encouraging, I hope it helps you and your family as well. Jehovah's witnesses
- Kelly , savannah, ga
May Jehovah the God of all comfort be with you and your family during this difficult time (2Cor1:3,4)
- Jehovah's Witnesses , , GA
To the family of Judith Focht, I really appreciated Mrs Focht life in reading her bio, she was very organized, skilled, trained and sounded like a wonderful teacher. I wanted to share with her you that the dead knows nothing at all, Ecclesiates 9:6, 10
- Pam, Pensacola , Fl
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
