Judy Esmailzadeh, age 68, of Dublin, OH, passed away on Sunday, April 22, surrounded by her loving family. Judy was born on October 29, 1949 in Toledo, OH, to the late John and Ruth (Larberg) Bridenbaugh. Growing up there, Judy graduated from the University of Toledo focusing on her talent in the visual arts. She married her lifelong partner, Borik Esmailzadeh, on January 30, 1970. A painter, glassblower, and print-maker, Judy worked as an artist and art teacher for several years before devoting herself entirely to her family. She enjoyed nature, gardening, and the arts in all forms throughout her life. Judy was unpretentious and loyal, loving to friends and family alike. As a beloved wife and mother, she is survived by her husband, Borik, her two sons, Jason of Columbus, OH, and Aaron of Louisville, KY, and two grandchildren, Rocco and Gemma. She also is survived by her sister Carolyn Daaboul of Beaverton, OR, and her brother James Bridenbaugh, and preceded in death by her brother John Bridenbaugh. Funeral service and burial will occur on Friday, April 27 at 11:00 am at Kingwood Memorial Park, 8230 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center, OH. The family will greet friends from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Thursday, April 26 at the Egan-Ryan Funeral Home Northwest Chapel, 4661 Kenny Road, Columbus, OH. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.org, or National Multiple Sclerosis Society, www.nationalmssociety.org, in Judy's name.
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