Julie's Obituary

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Monday, Nov 23, 2009 - 04:20:41 pm PST
Julia 'Julie' Ann Johnson
Julie was born in Oregon City, Ore., on Jan. 6, 1952, to a musical family and learned to sing before she was a year old. Being the oldest of the seven siblings that followed, they formed their own choir at home. Her parents, Ron and Gloria Camp, needed a piano player to accompany their ensemble, so they sacrificed to ensure Julie had lessons.
Julie soon became a pianist at Calvary Mennonite, a church founded by her great uncle. She also sang in choirs and played in bands throughout her school career. Not only did Julie play the role of a big sister, but she found a niche in ministering to children at church and on mission trips with her youth group. God had gifted Julie with a passion for music and a deep love for kids. So, majoring in music education was a perfect fit for her.
In 1970, Julie graduated from North Marion High School in Aurora, Ore. She went on to college at Oregon College of Education in Monmouth, Ore., where she received her degree in music education. Julie met Greg Johnson during her senior year in college. She led him into a personal relationship with the Lord. Their wedding, July 20, 1975, was a celebration of music and a commitment to live out their faith in the Lord together. They continued to serve the Lord's extended family in a variety of roles for the past three and half decades. They lived in Oregon from 1975-1983 and in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, from 1983 to present.
Julie has passed on her passion for family, music, love of kids and faith in the Lord to each of her children. Emily is both raising her kids and working with little ones at school. Jake is following in his mom's footsteps and is studying to become a music teacher. And Betsy enjoys being a Mother and is passing on her musical gifts to her boys. Julie seemed to always have enough energy to balance both family and school. Julie has not only taught music to generations of kids through the years, but she always created a caring environment where kids experienced joy. She taught music in the Coeur d'Alene School District for 23 years, most recently at Fernan Elementary.
Julie went to be with the Lord on Nov. 22, 2009, after a year and half struggle with cancer. Julie loved God and people unconditionally all through her life.
Julie's "Celebration of Life" service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at Real Life Ministries (No. 2) in Post Falls. Family will be greeting visitors at the visitation from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at English Funeral Chapel in Coeur d'Alene.
Visit Julie's memorial and sign the online guest registry at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.

Julie singing to Zoë

Aunt Julie, My Mom (Janice) , My Daughter Zoë and Me (Abbie)

My Dear Aunt Julie

Thank you for your prayers and love. My Aunt Julie went to be with Jesus early this morning. Please pray for my family. For strength, peace and encouragement. We will miss her terribly.

Please Pray for my Aunt Julie and Her Family

Please pray for my Aunt Julie and her family. Click here to get to their blog. My mom is there right now. This is very hard for all of us.

Please Pray for my Aunt

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