Judy Murray Allrich

CARMEL, CA - Judy was born in Pittsburg in 1951 to Eileen and James G. Murray, Jr. She was the fifth of six siblings, five of whom were sisters. Early on, her mischievous tomboy spirit endeared Judy to her beloved brother, Jerry. The Murray family moved to Rome, Italy in 1957. Judy attended school at Trinita dei Monti and Marymount, becoming fluent in Italian and French. In 1966, the Murray family returned to the States, settling in Carmel, where Judy attended Santa Catalina School. She graduated from USC in 1974, then earned her masters degree from Thunderbird School of International Business in Arizona. She moved to Caracas, Venezuela, pursuing a career in brand management. In 1979, Judy married Joe Allrich and together they raised two beautiful daughters, Helen and Christin. They first lived in Chicago, then Southern California, Wisconsin, and in 1996, they finally settled in Carmel. Judy played competitive tennis and was a devoted member of the Carmel-by-the-Sea Garden Club, winning many prestigious awards for her floral arrangements. Judy was also an artist who loved color, working with her hands, painting and creating whimsical sculpture. She also loved to travel with friends and family. Judy is survived by her daughter, Helen McClenahan and husband, Tyler of Seattle and grandsons, Cade, Max and Oakes; also her daughter, Christin Hunt and husband, David of Santa Barbara; brother, James G. Murray, III and his wife, Esther of Palm Beach; sister, Patricia Huse of Hawaii; best friend, Susan Thacker of Carmel; and many nieces and nephews. Judy died peacefully in her sleep March 19, 2014. Her life will be celebrated Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. at San Carlos Cathedral, 500 Church Street in Monterey. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Carmel-by-the-Sea Garden Club, P.O. Box 1972, Carmel, California 93921 would be greatly appreciated. Judy will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her.