The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a terrible toll on our Santa Barbara County communities ― as of this writing, 396 of our neighbors are dead. In an ongoing series, the Independent is recognizing and remembering these individuals as people, not just statistics. To share a story of a lost friend or loved one, contact Senior Editor Tyler Hayden at tyler@independent.com.
Judy Forshey
Judy Forshey was 82 years old when she died January 30 of COVID-19 complications. She loved to dance, especially to country music.