BORN

1938

DIED

2017

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Juliana Wellman Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 1, 2017.

Juliana Louise Wellman was born October 23, 1938. She went to be with the Lord surrounded by her family April 28, 2017. Born to Rudolph W. and Grace L. Kalberer, Julie grew up in Lafayette Indiana in a very close family with her brother William D. Kalberer. In high school Julie enjoyed singing in the choir and there met the love of her life David C. Wellman. She attended Purdue University, joined the Delta Gamma sorority and later married David in 1959. As the wife of an officer, Julie moved around the country in support of David's Air Force career. Together they had 3 children; Dan, Marlene and Kris. Julie lovingly and selflessly cared for her family. They eventually settled on Mercer Island after Dave took a job with Boeing. She was involved in Welcome Wagon, Bible studies, choir, children's ministry and ladies' group with her church. Julie was the ultimate hostess, enjoyed large family gatherings and she was happiest when they could all be together. The favorite part of her life was when she was a mother with her kids at home. Throughout her life she exemplified the Christian life with her unconditional love. Julie is survived by her husband of 57 years, 3 children: Dan (Jennie) Wellman, Marlene (Tim) Lemon, Kris (Matt) Peterson, 9 grandchildren: Katie (Nate) Van Dick, David, Tom, Jeff, Debbie (Jared) Rose, Steven, Daniel, Natalie, Nathan, and 1 great grandson, Logan. A memorial service will be Saturday May 20th at 11:30 am at Evergreen Covenant Church. She will be laid to rest at Tahoma National Cemetery.

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May 19, 2017

Thelma Ritchie

I first met Julie Wellman at a Covenant Women's Retreat. I was new to the Covenant church and feeling like an outsider. Julie took the time to make me feel part of the group, welcoming me as a sister in Christ. Right from the start, I was so impressed with her friendliness, sense of humor, and love for the Lord. She truly loved life, and I could tell she knew she had a purpose for such a time as this.

Over the years, Julie was always a catalyst for fun at retreats or anywhere. She enjoyed laughing, yet showed reverence and awe for the things of God. One thing that forever stands out in my mind was sharing the telescope viewing of Saturn with Julie, and her saying in amazement, that she would never forget it. She never lost her wonder at God's creation, even beautifully depicting scenes of His handiwork in her impressive paintings.

Julie was hospitable and caring. She opened her home weekly to a group of Crafty Ladies, where we could follow our craft passions and enjoy the companionship of like-minded women. For many years, she took the leadership of our church small group, making sure we actually had meetings and a meeting place each time. In addition, she shared delicious homemade foods to people recovering from illness and surgery. Thoughtful and generous, she always valued people above things. From teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible School to organized Bible Studies, she immersed herself in the spiritual necessities in order to encourage personal and others' growth in the Lord.

I will always remember Julie as a unique and special friend. I was certainly a recipient of her generosity many times in my relationship with her. She had a way of making people feel loved and cared about, and one never had to wonder where they stood with her. She was real and transparent in all her relationships.

All who knew Julie will miss her terribly. She was a light to her world, and I miss her glow. However, I plan to see Julie again, and we will walk the streets of gold together.

May 19, 2017

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Janice Asmus

Julie was such a warm and loving person. I did not know her well, but her beautiful family, and the love and respect they all had for her, is her legacy. Her story is of a Christian life well lived, and I know there was great celebration in heaven when He received her. I am inspired both by her and her daughter Marlene, of whom Julie was no doubt very proud. I pray her family will be blessed with wonderful memories.

May 19, 2017

Tim Lemon

Love of God, Love of Family, Love of Friends, Love of Life! These are the things I remember when I think about Julie. Her smile was ALWAYS present, and would light up a room. She was always upbeat and positive, looking to be an encouragement to others. Her laugh was infectious and expressed her fun personality. The legacy of love she leaves behind is a blessing for all of us. I am honored and fortunate to have called Julie my Mother-in-Law. We miss you, but rejoice that you are now with Jesus!

May 9, 2017

Our thoughts are with the family. As the years went by, we all (cousins) seemed to go are different ways. Remember her in our early years.
Mr. & Mrs.Robert Oswalt Burch (Ohio)

May 8, 2017

Christie Hogue

Your mom was such a neat person! She was always so "young" in her thinking.

May 8, 2017

Sara Jarrard (Swick)

So sorry to hear of Julie's passing. The end of a generation of Oswalts' with the passing of her Aunt Bonnie Rose (Oswalt) Prentice. It seems like first generation of cousins are soon to come now. Love and prayers to the family.

May 8, 2017

Mary Wellman

Julie was my best friend for sixty years. I will miss her more than words can express.
Mary Wellman

May 8, 2017

To the family, I am sorry to hear the news about your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. Isaiah 61:1,2

May 7, 2017

Joan

REMEMBERING JULIE

When you lose your closest friend, it leaves a big hole in your heart. And when that goodbye happens over the span of years, it seems doubly painful.

But in spite of it all, I remember laughter and fun. I always had someone to call, or stop and see, to share special things. They could be good, or "less than wonderful", but I always had a listening ear.

Here, in no particular order, but just as they occurred to me, are some of my remembrances of Julie:
- Her unconditional love for her family. They were "the greatest". I watched the interaction between family members with huge admiration. What a family! All the years she cared for her mom were examples to me of selfless love. I will never forget it.
- She was centered in her faith. Her spiritual underpinnings guided everything.
- She was my "go to" person for any emergency need. Have a sewing crisis? Call Julie! She had an extra of EVERYTHING! Need to remove a spot? Call Julie! Need a special spice in a moment? Call Julie! Want to know where to shop for something? Call Julie! She was my Google long before it existed.
- Friday game nights, for so many years.
- Crafty Ladies: What a ministry! Besides being fun, we prayed for each other, and I especially treasure the years of loving a couple of dear friends through health declines. Of course, Julie was the catalyst for all of this.
- Israel trip: Julie and I standing in the back of the tourist "herd", softly moo-ing. We laughed about that for the last 28 years! I loved seeing her deep reverence for the sacred sites we visited.
- When Julie cooked for something, they NEVER ran out of food!
- She had knowledge of serious health issues lying in wait, yet she kept her determination to live fully. She "moved forward anyhow".

"Blessed are those who die in the Lord. They rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them." Rev. 14:13.

Rest in peace, my friend

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