We just learned that Judy Erickson, one of President Obama's earliest and most ardent supporters, passed away on February 18 after losing a hard-fought battle against ALS.
She began volunteering for President Obama at campaign headquarters shortly after he announced his candidacy. We don't know all that she did for the campaign but here's what we do know:
was a campaign intern,
worked the Iowa caucus,
answered phones in the call center,
responded to correspondence,
worked the convention, and
became a receptionist at campaign headquarters.
Those of you who worked at 233 North Michigan probably saw Judy even if you didn't know her by name. She spent many hours there week in and week out.
After the election and before she became ill, she worked with Organizing for America in the fight for health care reform.
Judy is survived by her loving husband Dennis, her wonderful daughters Eve, Laura (Cliff) and Catherine (Tom), her amazing grand daughters Rose, Anna and Miranda, her stepdaughter Hope and her sister Katherine Livingston (Art).
Memorial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Les Turner ALS Foundation. www.lesturnerals.org. If you choose to make a contribution, please add "OFA" after your name so the family will know your connection to Judy.
If you would like to send a note to the family, here is Dennis' address: 1460 N. Sandburg Terrace #2102, Chicago, IL 60610-1538.
We're sorry to share this sad news but we thought you'd want to know.
Regards,
Kathy Gallo
Susan Gottlieb
Janet Taylor
