Think of Judy often and her contributions to counseling. Often, when we talked, she would have her grandchildren with her. I will never forget the joy in her voice. Oh how you are missed!

Judy, we miss your loving and encouraging energy. I pray that you are watching over us, especially your friends, family, and the school counseling profession. May you continue to rest in God’s peace.

You were an icon in the School Counseling world, Dr. Judy Bowers. We continue meeting across Southern Arizona to collaborate and it all started with you!

Judy I think of you often and remember your words of wisdom in working with teams. I miss our talks!
God Speed until we meet again…

Judy and I had the pleasure of being counselors and friends at Sabino High School,when she had moved to Tucson from Ilinois in the 70's. We remained close friends until her passing. I was fortunate to job share with her for almost 2 years at the end of her illustrious career in TUSD.
Judy was a true leader and devoted her life to benefit others. There was never a doubt that her priorities were family, students ,friends and colleagues. She lived the role of counselor in every aspect of her life. Her dedication to providing a legacy for other counselors to follow is in the curriculum she developed and the life she lived. I will always miss her and never forget her many attributes.

Judy would be so surprised to find me in a Secondary Teaching Position, as she understood my passion for supporting all the students on campus with weekly social/emotional learning. I wish she could share her tips and tricks for working with this age group, as they are so different from my 'littles' even though I recognize they are dealing with same issues, just in bigger, hormonal bodies. I am sure she gets a chuckle up in heaven when I am lost for words at least once a day.
Thank you, Judy, for your enduring support and positive influence in my life. I miss you dearly

I just reviewed the posts on this website for Judy and once again realized the great impact she had on so many lives, including my own. What a life well lived. Her legacy lives on. 

The counseling profession misses your expertise, loving encouragement, guidance, and presence. May you rest in God’s peaceful embrace.

In the many months since Judy's death, I have marveled at her enduring influence in the field of School Counseling! Her passion and dedication for supporting students' through wrap around services is ever present in schools across America, and beyond. As my mentor, she championed my efforts to improve counseling services, and always supported my professionally and personally. I respected her, loved her, and am still processing life without her shining light.

Hard to believe that it has been two years since Judy died. I still reach for the phone to ask her a question, only to feel the raw spot her death has left in my spirit.

Yet, I recently started mentoring a first-year Elementary School Counselor, and I think Judy must be smiling down on us, as the baton has been passed to me.

So many colleagues and I have been sharing memories as we passed the anniversary of her death in the past month. We are leaving her name on the AzSCA Research Committee to keep her memory alive with our group. She will always be loved and never forgotten.

Oh how I miss you! What a true treasure you will always be to us all! You continue to touch lives with your legacy including mine. Your phone calls of support, guidance, and encouragement are deeply missed. I often long for the meeting we were to have.... it wasn’t to be. So I hold on to your wisdom of leadership. Until we meet again my friend, I will celebrate today a life well lived!

I think of Judy's shining light often, especially when I am with brand new educators. I try to provide them with the same level of positive support Judy always gave me. I pray that her family is blessed with her guiding spirit today and always.

We were at an AZSCA board meeting last weekend and we’re asked to update our rosters. Judy and I co-chaired the research committee for several years. Dr. DeVoss, my new co-chair, and I agreed to leave Judy on our roster as she was the heart and soul of the committee and will forever be our guiding light! We miss you Judy!

I first met Judy in February, 1996 at an ERIC/CASS Training Workshop in Greensboro, NC. We would meet often after that at ASCA Conferences and I always made sure that I attended one of the sessions that she facilitated because I was sure to learn a lot from her. She was always so encouraging and supportive of me and of the school counseling program at Wesley College, Belize, which I was privileged to lead for 24 years. Over the years, other school counselors from Belize also had the opportunity to meet Judy. Judy was a giving person and she was always willing to share from her wealth of expertise. What we shared with school counselors in Belize about comprehensive school counseling programs, especially in the early years, is credited in a huge way to Judy. She was very happy when the Belize School Counselor Association became a reality in 2012 because she knew of the journey to get the association going. This tribute comes from school counselors in Belize whose lives were impacted by Judy: Elizabeth Goff, Licia Castillo, Carolyn Wesby, Lucia Ellis, Delcia Chan and Denise Lopez. We are all so thankful to have met her and remember her kind and caring spirit.

There are those who touch lives and then there are those who inspire others by their example. Judy did both. She brought elementary school counseling to the national level and contributed greatly to the field touching and inspiring those around her. Her love for kids and for their betterment was extraordinary. She had a beautiful heart and led with passion without seeking credit. I will miss our heart to heart talks and hearing about her beautiful grandchildren!

I love you my friend and that is forever! You will always be amazing to me. Until we meet again...God Speed!

Ms. Bowers was my Sabino High School counselor and friend. I graduated in 1984 as valedictorian, left for college, and later became a medical doctor.  She helped me believe in myself and achieve my goals. I am forever grateful and will always remember her selfless attitude and big smile! After I left Sabino, I came back to see her several times.  I just learned that that she passed away this week, yet just last month I was again thinking of her and reminiscing about all the wonderful things she did for me and others. Thank you, Judy, for being a wonderful teacher. Thank you, Bowers family, for sharing your beloved Judy with the world. She has left a legacy. 
Michael Harbour, MD

The school counseling profession will always be indebted to Judy Bowers! She was an important voice during ASCA's transition years to help make it the incredible organization it is today!!! She was a great role model for me and her influence will continue to impact my counseling practices. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends during this time!

It was so very hard to read about the passing of my friend and colleague Judy Bowers. The love, passion, commitment and dedication she felt for the school counseling profession was only surpassed by the love she felt for her family and grandchildren. I was so very blessed to have the opportunity to partner with Judy as co-authors of the ASCA National Model. I have many fond memories of our collaboration on this and other projects at ASCA conferences, AzSCA events. trips to her home in Tucson, and during our joint time working together on the ASCA board. She was incredibly dedicated. I fondly recall one LDI when we locked ourselves in a room and worked day and night reviewing state models. I'm so very sad to read of her passing after so bravely fighting cancer for many years. The profession is forever changed because of the leadership Judy modeled, the seminal work she contributed and the selflessness she consistently demonstrated. God bless you Judy Bowers.

Judy, all of us in the school counseling field will miss you. You have been a mentor to several generations of counselors and a friend to everyone who was fortunate to cross paths with you. I am so glad to have been one of them. Thank you sharing your knowledge, wisdom, compassion and love!

I will remember Judy always for her kindness to me & everyone; her strong advocacy for what's best for students & her tenacious ability to pursue placing school counselors in all the schools. Whether writing a grant, giving a speech or gently, yet powerfully making a case to administrators, she was a champion for school counselors. Judy touched the lives of countless people. She fought her personal battles courageously sustained by the love from her friends, family & adorable grandchildren. Her memory will live in my heart.

I met Judy in 1993, and she mentored me through so many stages of my career as a Professional School Counselor. She guided me through personal and professional ups and downs, encouraged me to pursue my doctorate in educational leadership, and to be a risk taker. She was there for me when my husband was severely injured in 1996, and when he died in 2009. She attended my wedding in 2012, my daughter's wedding in 2013, and other special occasions. She graciously gifted me with some of her valued counseling resources, but most importantly, she gifted me with her positive presence and influence in my life.

Judy Bowers was the glue that held our class of '87 together. I knew of her health struggles over the years and always appreciated her speedy replies to my surprise emails. Since she was truly in the people business, I felt it important to keep her updated on the many lives she positively impacted. Judy will always be a special lady to so many and her family should feel comforted that people living around the world are thinking of them now during this difficult time. We will certainly raise our glasses in her honor and fond memory during the upcoming 30th class reunion.

Judy Bowers has had an immeasurable influence on school counseling first in Arizona and then on the National level though her co-authorship of the ASCA National Model and then as national leader and trainer of school counselors. Judy’s was a patient, kind and loving person with a wonderful sense of humor. I learned a lot from Judy! It was a privilege to call her a friend and colleague.

My deepest condolences to Lisa, Brian, Bob, and the grandchildren. Judy was an extraordinary person and had an everlasting influence on me. I will forever be changed by Judy. We knew each other through ASCA and served on the board for several years. Judy encouraged me to excel, and she set the bar high from the beginning. Her experiences and resources were shared with others. I was privileged to be a part of the development of the model. Judy helped to lead this collaboration of creating a vision, gathering resources, and developing the framework to unify the profession. The significance of the model was tremendous... We were articulating higher standards, accountability, collaboration, leadership, advocacy, and defining what school counselors do best.
Judy was also my "permanent roommate," a designation that meant we spent many hours saying, "Okay, we need to go to sleep and quit talking." Judy and I shared many joys and difficulties of life as "sisters." We were bonded by our love of counseling and found lifelong friendship in each other. i will miss her terribly. Judy, however, left a legacy and changed the world in a way all of us strive to do.

Judy was such an inspiration and a mentor to many counselors in Tucson as well as around the world. We are better because of her.

The Hawaii School Counselor Association mourns the passing of a great friend and mentor, Judy Bowers. You instilled in us a passion for school counseling. Thank you for your friendship, love, and support! We will miss you! Aloha my friend! Until we meet again!

Judy was an inspiration to me as a younger counselor educator back in the days of the Education Trust and NOSCA. I admired her and her work. She was an excellent role model for me. I know that her work will live on many years beyond her passing, because of all the lives she touched.

Judy was an amazing advocate for her profession. She served as a great role model as a leader, teacher, and mentor to many of us. Her contributions to the school counseling profession provided tools and resources that have helped all of us serve our students more efficiently and effectively. Her friendship and guidance meant the world to me. She was a great lady who will be deeply missed.

Judy was such a huge advocate for school counselors. I feel privileged to have been able to work with her and witness her fierce passion for the growth and betterment of our school counseling profession.

Thank you Judy, for your friendship, guidance and support. You were my mentor and model of Professional School Counseling. Thank you for sharing your time, expertise and many resources with me. I will always value the time we had together as co-chairs of the Research Committee of AzSCA, and the times we just hung out and talked. I still can't believe you're gone and won't be on the line when we hold the next meeting. I will continue to teach future PSC about the ASCA National Model and the advocacy you held so dear. Good bye dear friend, until we meet again.

Judy Bowers was the chair of the Guidance & Counseling Department at Sabino High School during my tenure as Principal. Judy was always motivated to improve our guidance and counseling services. I encouraged Judy to become involved at the state and national level in guidance and counseling; she quickly became a leader in Arizona’s development of a written guidance and counseling curriculum that became a national model. Thank you Judy for being a great role model for my daughter and everyone else you interacted with.  I suspect God has already found a way to use your talent in Heaven. We Sabercats will miss you, but always remember your love and compassion for us.

Lisa,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your mom. I know you adored her and was so proud of her for all of her accomplishments in making a difference in the lives of students and teachers worldwide. Take comfort in remembering your fun trips afar with her and all of the happy moments you shared in life. She is no longer struggling or in pain and can now rest in peace.

Judy gave so much to so many! Her passion for school counseling was an inspiration to school counselors everywhere and she made us all better in so many ways. Working closely with Judy for many years made a huge difference in my career and life and I am forever grateful! Judy modeled what it was to be courageous, a trailblazer and a super Mom and Grandmother! She will be greatly missed.

Judy paved the way for all school counselors to be treated as professionals. Judy was a mentor and advocate. Many of us can attribute where we are today to Judy Bowers.

Such an influence on so many lives, thank you for your guidance, caringand compassion you showed your students at Sabino high school for so many years. You truly changed so many lives Rest In Peace Mrs Bowers ❤️

Judy ...the ASCA National Model helped me to become a better school counselor. But is was the conversations at LDI that ecouraged me to become a better leader. Western Region was the Best in the West...Thank you...Rest in Peace...Prayers to your family...Shirley Pate

I am deeply saddened by the passing of my friend and colleague Dr. Judy Bowers. She was a kind, honorable, warm, and compassionate spirit. I enjoy reminiscing about our time together at many ASCA events, serving on the ASCA Board, sharing the AzSCA experience, and hanging out, sharing fun stories in between. Judy had a positive impact on me and also touched the lives of countless others. Her tireless work and contributions to school counseling are immeasurable. I will honor her legacy by continuing to share with my school counseling students the importance of her work, the love she had of the profession, and her love for the kids/families she served. I miss you Judy. My wishes of peace to her family members. <3

I will always remember Judy's passion for the school counseling profession and for being a wonderful mentor. I am truly thankful for what you did for the school counseling profession at all levels, locally, nationally and internationally. You were a wonderful friend and one of the best grandmothers I've ever met!

Judy was one of the top 5 influencers of my life! I met her in 1998 when I accepted the position of Coordinator of the Northern Arizona University School Counseling Program in Tucson. She immediately introduced me to local and national leaders in the field and challenged me to become a leader and advocate for school counselors and K-12 students. She was a great colleague and a valued friend. I will miss our work and play together.

The one thing I will always remember about Judy is her ability to somehow get you to volunteer for something or to participate in something. I think that is what made her work so well with others.

There are so many wonderful things to say on behalf of Judy. She has been an inspiration since I first met her in my Master's of School Counseling program at U of A in 2000. Judy has pushed me to be a better counselor, leader, and over all person. She had such a passion for the school counseling profession and I am Blessed to have been part of her life. We were co-chairs for the AzSCA research committee the past couple of years and I have learned so much from her tutelage. As she was unable to go to Guam in summer of 2016 to train on the new edition of the ASCA National Model she suggested I attend and I did. What an experience! She pushed people out of their comfort zone to do amazing things.. things I would not have tried without her everlasting encouragement and assistance. Now its our turn to continue her work and encourage others to do the unexpected, to enhance their knowledge to share the love of the school counseling profession.

A beautiful person inside and out - she will be missed. She left a legacy with TUSD counselors. Families, students, staff, and community will mourn but she will live on through those she touched.

Mrs. Bowers, Thank you for being there for myself and all of the students you helped while at Sabino. You were very special to the class of 1987. Years later you gave me support when my Dad passed away from Breast Cancer. Godspeed

Mrs. Bowers will ALWAYS have a place in my heart. I would not be where I am or who I am without her guidance in High School. Oh I may not have graduated without her guidance either. Praying for her .

Judy will always be remembered as kind, thoughtful and loving. She never had a bad word for anyone. She was leader and champion for school counseling. My prayers are for her family

Love you Judy. So happy to have time with you before your departure.