Julie McElmeel
August 16, 1955 ~ June 6, 2021
Julie M. McElmeel, 65, formerly of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at the Paula J. Barber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Julie was born August 16, 1955, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to John and Katie McElmeel. She worked at Options of Linn County and Goodwill Industries for many years. Thank you to all those who helped Julie so much throughout her life. Julie was blessed with so many people who loved her, especially her very good childhood friends Diane and Connie Larson. Her life was filled with challenges, but with so many wonderful people to help guide her through the journey, she lived life to the fullest.
Survivors include her brother, Michael (Stacy); sister, Lori (Leon III); her uncle, Vern Havlik; and her nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Katie McElmeel; her grandparents, Henry and Mary Althaus; and her aunt, Helen Havlik.
Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 11, 2021, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, with a visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Burial: Mount Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Casual dress is requested by the family.
Memorials are suggested to the Animal Rescue League, 5452 NE 22nd Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50313. Julie loved cats and horses and wanted only the best for all animals. The family has requested no flowers.
Friends and extended family are invited to watch the service via livestream. Please find the livestream link on Julie's Tribute Wall and share your support and memories with her family at www.stewartbaxter.com under Obituaries.
Julie you are free from your pain. Dad and Mom will be with you now until we can all meet again.
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My first memories of Julie were her wonderful smile, excitement in showing off her room and her stories of friends and working at Options and Goodwill. She loved her independence and while she couldn’t be quite as independent in her later year, she always had a smile for my dumb jokes and delightful, gleeful giggle she broke out on special occasions, like her birthday or Christmas. My lasting memory will be of how she would say my name. Rest in the Lord, Julie. Love – Lee-On
Lori reached way back into the archives for some of these photos of Julie! Enjoy!
My thoughts and prayers are with Julie’s family and friends. I will miss her smile. I remember when I would tell her something & she would reply “Oh, Julie.” We would laugh alot. She really loved to play bingo & our Friday morning music, actually any music. Her laugh was contagious. May you rest in peace, Julie.
The picture posted of Julie perfectly captured the smile I remember her sharing with me when I visited Options and Goodwill. For some reason she felt the need to tease me about one thing or another, but it was always with a beautiful smile. Condolences to her family. I’m sure she will be missed.
Thoughts and prayers go to the family. My heart hurts and just to hear her “helloooo” again would be everything. She was a kind hearted individual. You will be missed beautiful. May you Rest In Peace !
My condolences to her family. Julie was such an amazing woman. I will miss her bright smile and her contagious laugh. I wish I could have one more day with her.
I remember caring for Julie through Linnhaven and I loved her smile. After she had to go to the nursing home the house went to visit her. We were all sitting around the table and before we left she pointed at me and said, “I’m gonna give you a hug.” Made me feel like I made a difference in her life.