Judith Beverly Lorenz, devoted to nursing and family

Judith B. Lorenz, 80, of Ocean View, formerly of Silver Spring, Md., passed away suddenly from a slip and fall at home Friday, Aug. 7, 2020.  

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, David; son Kurt (Camie) Lorenz of Chesapeake, Va.; daughter Kathleen (David) Mastrangelo of Far Hills, N.J.; daughter Elizabeth (Jorge) Garcia of Sharpsburg, Md; brother Robert (Jacqueline) Meinzer Jr.; and sister Dr. Kathleen (James) Williams. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Judith was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Mary Meinzer.

Judith had a 60-year career in nursing and was proud to be one of the first Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioners in Maryland. Neighbors and friends relied on her for medical advice, and she also officially mentored dozens of student nurses through the University of Maryland. Devoted to nursing, she tried to retire three times. As a lasting legacy, she inspired two of her grandchildren to become nurses.

Her long-lasting marriage was one for the ages. She loved dancing with her husband, baking, entertaining, animals, the beach, and her Washington Redskins football team. She founded the annual crab feast at Glenwood Pool to raise funds for the swim team. Ahead of her time, Judith was always fiercely passionate about women’s and social justice issues.

A private family memorial is scheduled for a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in the memory of Judith Lorenz to the Brandywine Valley SPCA (bvspca.org), BVSPCA, 1212 Phoenixville Pike West, Chester, PA 19380; or Alzheimer’s Association (act.alz.org).

Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.