Judy Andreshak, a 44-year resident of Twentynine Palms, died April 8; she was 67 years old. She is survived by brother and sister Elaine Bowden and Dave Andreshak, of Twentynine Palms, and a niece and great nephew in New Berlin, Wisconsin. Andreshak retired after working as a budget analyst for Joshua Tree National Park. A service will be held at 11:00 on Wednesday, May 3, at Blessed Sacrament Church in Twentynine Palms with a private, family-only, crypt-side service at Twentynine Palms Cemetery. Judy Andresak was a very active member of the Theatre 29 family, serving on the Theatre 29 board and as historian for many years. She worked as a director, assistant director, stage manager, and as an actress. Judy was a frequent guest on the stages of several theaters in the Morongo Basin over the past thirty years. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in the name of Judy Andreshak to Theatre 29, Palms and Paws animal shelter, or the charity of your choice.
Words From Theatre 29
It is with a very heavy heart that we report the passing of a generous, talented, gracious soul who touched all those she met and worked with and leaves an indelible void in our arts family and, indeed, the Morongo Basin. Judy Andreshak, who had served on the Theatre 29 board for many of our earliest years and continued to serve as our historian, left this mortal coil early Saturday, April 8. Her sudden loss was a shock to all who knew her. Judy was a frequent guest on the boards of several theatres in the Morongo Basin over the past thirty years she was active in these endeavors. Never one to demand the spotlight, she was often a chorus member or background player on major musical, spritely comedy and deep drama alike. But the spotlight found her in such roles as Tituba in “The Crucible,” Helen O’Toole in “Exit the Body,” Mother Baker in “Come Blow Your Horn,” and Helga Ten Dorpp in “Deathtrap,” to name just a very few. She was also a director, having helmed “Clue The Musical” (2002) and “Quilters” (2003). Judy was also a vocal supporter and die-hard producing partner of the Theatre 29 Halloween haunt events since their inception a dozen years ago. Hers was the smiling face you would first see in the lobby before getting your wits scared out! She was a voracious patron of the arts, attending productions all over the Morongo Basin and supporting all of the companies, great or small, whenever possible. Generous with her time and her talents, Judy was a quiet, passionate force for good in our corner of the world. She leaves behind a wealth of friends, colleagues and family. To her sister Elaine, our most heartfelt condolences to you and your family. A unique light has left our world and our skies are a little bit dimmer. But a new star is in the heavens and she will have the best seat in the house ever after.
