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Julia Novak Obituary
She was born in Lynn, Mass., on April 12, 1976, and grew up in Oklahoma, Germany, New York and Virginia. She graduated from Hampton's Kecoughtan High School in 1994 before heading to Virginia Tech, where she obtained her undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Julia was a Professional Engineer with Draper Aden Associates, where her skills in civil and environmental engineering and in computer science found their niche. There, she volunteered for Meals on Wheels, the recycling program, and-of course! served on the Fun Committee. She achieved a 2nd Degree Black Belt and was a certified instructor at Abbott's Tae Kwon Do America, teaching both children and adults.
She is survived by her parents, Stanley J. and Eileen M. Hubbard Novak, of Woodbridge, Va.; sister and brother-in-law, Angela and Russ Lycan, of Hampton, Va.; grandparents, Richard and Virginia Flynn Hubbard II, of Tonawanda, N.Y.; aunts, Sue Gutterman, Kathy Hubbard and Lenore Regan; uncle, Richard Hubbard III; and cherished cousins. (Julia would want us to mention her two cats, Winnie and Daisy.)
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive SW, Blacksburg. Funeral mass will be conducted at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, in St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father James Arsenault officiating.
In keeping with Julia's commitment to service to others, the family asks that donations be made in Julia's name to Habitat for Humanity of the New River Valley, where she volunteered, in lieu of flowers. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Julia Novak
Gayle Schuetz
August 30, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about Julia. I know this will be a hard time for you but please try to remember all the wonderful joys that Julia gave you and everyone. I wish I could share some time with you. Love Gayle Schuertz
Mary & Jim Engoglia
August 24, 2008
Dear Eileen, Stan, Angela and Russ,
May your eternal love for Julia and the fond memories that you hold in your hearts, comfort you in the days ahead.
You are in our prayers.
Ann Bryant
August 18, 2008
Eileen, Stan, Angela and Russ,
I was very sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter. I pray that God will give you strength during this sad time. May the wonderful memories of your Julia help to heal your heart.
Ann Bryant, Hampton, VA
Gary & Janice Hess
August 18, 2008
Stan, Eileen, Angela & Russ,
So very sorry to hear of Julia's passing. Please know that you are all remembered in our prayers as you deal with this loss.
Gary & Janice
Thomas and Joan Brandt
August 18, 2008
We just heard about your daughter this morning via your e-mail. We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brian and Julie Allen
August 16, 2008
Stan, Eileen, Angela and Russ,
Julia was like a big sister to our daughter Nancy. The wonderful tributes throughout this book show how special she was - but you all already knew that. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tiffany Dickert
August 15, 2008
Mom, Dad, Angela and Russ - I love you and will always remember Julia - my big sister - for the wonderful person she was.
Richard Hubbard
August 15, 2008
Little Bird, Little Julia
I don't understand what's happening today
Everything is all a blur
Gentle and kind and affectionate
The sweet little bird you were
Julia, Julia
Little Bird, Little Julia
You were always such a pretty little thing
Everybody's favorite child
Gentle and kind and affectionate
The sweet little bird you were
Julia, Julia
Queen Pope
August 14, 2008
Stan and Eileen,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter Julia. My prayers are with you and your family.
Queen W. Pope
Patrice Irving
August 14, 2008
Stan and Eileen,
I'm deeply sorry for your loss and my heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bob and Linda Mitzel
August 13, 2008
Stan/Eileen: We were so sorry to hear about the passing of your daughter Julia. We ask for God's blessing on your entire family to help you get through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you each and every day. God Bless.
Corie G.
August 13, 2008
Julia will be greatly missed, I got to play softball with her at Draper Aden Associates and she was alway's a team player as. She will be in my prayers.
Bets Robinson
August 13, 2008
Dearest Eileen and Stan,
I wish I could be there to offer in person my love and thoughts for your comfort in the days ahead. What a joy Julia brought to so many people, and what pride you must have in her life and accomplishments. From great parents come great children.
With all my love
Janie Yoder
August 13, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Janie Yoder
Carrie Newman
August 13, 2008
Stan and Eileen,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that my prayers are with you all. May God bring you peace during this most difficult time.
Robin Thomas
August 13, 2008
Julia was such a wonderful gift to us all, despite her short time with us. Her joyful and giving personality came from the wonderful parents who raised her with so much love, and made her into such a lovely person. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this impossibly difficult time. (Wish I were there to give you both a big hug, as you have always been there and given them to me.)
Love,
Robin
Theresa Turner
August 13, 2008
I had the pleasure of playing golf with Julia in our Draper Aden league. She had a wonderful sense of humor kept me laughing the whole time we played. She will be missed by many.
Harriette Hoagland
August 13, 2008
Stan, Eileen, and Angela,
I am so sorry to read of Julia's passing. Please know you are in my prayers. I know God will keep each of you close. I pray you will have great courage and strength to face the coming days. Stay focused on all your wonderful memories.
Mike and Sandy Rathmann
August 13, 2008
Stan, Eileen, and family. We were so sorry to hear about Julia. Know that there are many of us praying for all of you. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Kathy Michaels
August 13, 2008
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Bob, Scott, and I fondly remember our exchange student days with Youth for Understanding.
Please accept our sympathy.
Kathy Michaels
Dee Kurek
August 13, 2008
Stan & Eileen,
May God help you through this most difficult times. My thoughts and prayers are with you. If there is anything I can do for you, please let me know. Dee
Jean Parra
August 13, 2008
Stan, Eileen, and Angela- I am so sorry to hear about Julia's passing. I hope that you can find comfort in knowing that she is one of God's special angels now doing her work in a much better place. Although her time on this earth was short, she was able to touch so many lives. I know that she was a blessing to you all and those that she touched. May God comfort you.
Becky amy Mauldon
August 12, 2008
Miranda, Ann, and I will miss Julia's patience, good humor, and push at the end. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family; we are grateful to have known her.
with sympathy,
Amy Mauldon
Barb Wert
August 12, 2008
Julia was a very "real" and unique person...I will miss her comfortable presence here at Draper Aden. She had a big heart, too...we will miss her at Meals on Wheels as well as on our office "Fun Committee." I pray for God's comfort, love, and peace for her family.
Susan Estes
August 12, 2008
Welcome to Moe's!
I will lunch with you and your smile.
Chris Nichols
August 12, 2008
Julia was a joy to be around. She will be missed by my family. All our best to her family in this difficult time.
Karen Weber
August 12, 2008
Your creativity will be missed. Elaine will know you through the blanket you made as will the many families whose children are warmed by your knitting talent.
Julia at testing Oct.07.@ Harding Avenue Elementary.
Teresa Abbott
August 12, 2008
Julia will missed by me and the enire Abbott's Taekwondo Family. She was an outstanding instructor and student. Our prayers are with her family.
Here is the sweater Julia knitted for Nellie the Bassett Hound!
August 12, 2008
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