This week we ran an obituary for Trish Hudson who died suddenly on a trip to New York. While the version in the paper was a traditional obit, I had gotten so many sweet comments from friends that I wanted to share.
“Her friends were her life,” said John Altier, who worked with Hudson at Dr. Pounders’ office. “We laughed all day long.”
Henry Rivas, another friend, said, “The joke with Trish always was, no matter who she was with, someone else would come by and they knew her too. Or you would invite her to a dinner to meet new friends and they knew each other already.”
Jason Harlow said, “She always called me her little brother. She was a pop culture genius. She knew music, artists, actors and movies. She would be my lifeline on a TV game show.”
Pam Timme said, “She cared more about making everyone around her happy that she often put herself last. She would do without so you could have. She never took the spotlight away from you, but made sure it was put directly on you. However, she might knock you over to get the microphone for karaoke as she loved to sing and dance. There were many nights after our weekly Survivor parties that turned into karaoke until 2 a.m.”
I met Trish when she came into the office to confirm that two men who were on a plane that crashed off the coast of Florida were a local gay couple. Jeff Byron and Greg Arceneaux were two of her closest friends and other friends said she has been grieving their deaths since the July accident.
Since then, she has been a great source for my health reporting. Has her office, which has a large number of patients with HIV, received any H1N1 vaccine? Who should I call about any number of other health related questions? She was always helpful, friendly, funny. I’ve only known her a short time and mostly as a phone contact but I’ll miss her too.
Still no word on autopsy results. The funeral is this afternoon.
— David Taffet
This is all really touching. Thanks David. I wish I knew her.
This was sent to me via Facebook:
Trish Hudson Memorial
The Dallas Memorial Service will be held Sunday November 22 at 4pm. The services will be held at Cathedral of Hope located at 5910 Cedar Springs Road Dallas, TX.
Following the service, there will be a dedication of the Living memorial Flower Garden in Lee Park located at 3301 Turtle Creek Blvd.
There has also been a “Trish Hudson Memorial” fund established to help raise funds for the donation costs of the Trish Hudson Memorial Flower Garden as well as the memorial service itself.
Please send/Make check donation payable to:
Trish Hudson Memorial
C/O American National Bank
2725 Turtle Creek Blvd
Dallas, TX 75219
This fund will also be the beginning of a wonderful charity that is being created in honor of our precious Trish. The charity will be known as “Trish’s Wishes”.
“Trish’s Wishes” will select candidates on a case by case basis to recieve assistance with rehabilitation programs, medications, basic needs, tuition, and any other cause that Trish would have wated to participate in. All who knew Trish knew of her giving heart and tireless spirit to assist those in need. By learning from her example in life, we can carry on her legacy of helping others now that she is no longer able to do this for herself.
I am asking everyone to give generously to this cause to create a strong foundation needed to continue to help others in our community. Please keep an eye on this site as we will be delivering information as well as links to the new “Trish’s Wishes Website”
May God Bless You all
Great article! Trish truly was one of a kind. She had a way to make you feel everything was going to be alright with a hug and a smile anytime you were down. I remember going through a rough time a while back and she chatted with me over a cup of coffee at BULI Cafe and I left feeling like I could conquer the world. Watching her enjoy an evening of karaoke at the Round Up was something to behold. The singing, the laughter, and the enjoyment had by all when Trish and Jason Harlow would sing was something that could light up an entire room. Our community has lost a loving friend and a loyal ally.