
Judith DeMier Crewson, 82, of Tulsa, OK passed away peacefully on April 28, 2021, with her devoted husband of 64 years, Joel Crewson by her side. Judy was born on July 13, 1938 in Tulsa, OK to Fred and Martha DeMier. Judy was preceded in death by her parents and two siblings, Michael DeMier and Elizabeth Follis.
Judy spent her formative years growing up in Miami, OK prior to moving to Tulsa just before her senior year in high school. Judy attended Oklahoma University and was introduced to her bind date, Joel, a recent graduate from Oklahoma A & M and the rest as they say was “history”. Judy and Joel eventually settled in to call Tulsa their forever home.
With a thirst for continuing knowledge and an adventuresome spirit, Judy took an ultimate leap of faith and delved into the working world. It was with this move that she forever changed her personal course of history and became Oklahoma’s first female commodity broker. Her drive would additionally carry her forward to obtain her licensure in securities, insurance and other investments. Judy would successfully retire after 35 years from a thriving career with Morgan Stanley as Associate Vice President and would continue to call many of her clients her friends.
Judy loved her husband and family dearly and together assisted both daughters into a thriving adulthood. She firmly believed in a good education and used her professional acumen to see that both daughters, Elizabeth and Martha, were provided with the tools they needed to succeed. Elizabeth Crewson Paris, of Washington, DC and Martha Crewson Mitchell of Fayetteville, AR will be forever indebted to her for her gifts of knowledge, life and fortitude and will continue to carry on her legacy.
Her survivors include, Joel, Elizabeth (Dave Press), Martha (Jack) and Martha’s children, Zachary Rolle (Kristen) and their son, Andrew of Fayetteville, AR, Shannon Rolle of Kansas City, MO, and Hannah Rolle of Lexington, KY, and brothers, Fred H. and George DeMier also of Tulsa, as well as her beloved golden, Sadie.
The family wishes to thank Green Country Hospice as well as all of the staff and volunteers at Clarehouse, Tulsa, OK. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to Clarehouse or visit their “Wish List” at www.clarehouse.org. A private family service was held on May 3, 2021 at Calvary Cemetery and a celebration of Judy’s life and accomplishments will be scheduled for a later date.
I was sorry to hear of Judys passing yesterday as I was having lunch with a colleague of ours. I worked with Judy at Dean Witter and while we didn’t work closely, she always said she looked forward to seeing me there every day and wondered what scarf I would be wearing that day. RIP sweet Judy. xoxo, Katie May
Katie May
Liz and Martha, I was so sorry to hear of the your mom's passing. I remember some good times at your home when we were all at TU. Wishing you peace, Rebecca Henry Jones
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Kelly E Deal
I am so sorry for Judy’s passing. I had the privilege of being around Judy and the Cerwson family in the late 70s and in the few short years I got to know Judy I learned so much about life and decision making and my introduction into the professional world. I’ve always had such admiration and respect for her and her values. She was an amazing person and beautiful inside & out. I lost my dad this last Christmas Eve and I still feel that pain every day. We’ve lost so many lately. But I remember the positive impacts they’ve all had on my life. But Judy is right up at the top of my list. I’ve always missed her. Now I will miss her even more. Godspeed Judy. Kelly E Deal
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