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Julie Koefoot Obituary
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Leo's Catholic Church, with the Revs. Harold Kurtenbach and James Schmitt officiating. Burial will be in the St. Joseph's Cemetery at Broken Bow.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the church, concluding with a Christian wake service at 7. Apfel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Koefoot was born June 28, 1954, at Ogallala to William C. and Mary (Mecke) Doty.
Survivors of the immediate family include her husband, Bruce; two sons, Tim Koefoot of Knoxville, Tenn., and Johnny Sullivan of Grand Island; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jessica and Chris O'Fallon of Knoxville, Tenn., and Alison and Jeremiah Baker of Lincoln; her father; and three brothers and sisters-in-law, Mark and Susan Doty of Lexington, Pat and Linda Doty of Broken Bow, and Scott and Lori Doty of Fremont.
Additional survivors include four grandchildren, Carlin Baker, Audry Baker, Camden O'Fallon and Madelyn O'Fallon.
He grew up and received her education in Broken Bow, graduating from Broken Bow High School in 1972.
She attended nursing school at Methodist School of Nursing in Omaha, receiving her BSN from Nebraska University Medical Center in Omaha. Julie worked in Omaha, Phoenix and Pine Top, Ariz. She then worked as a school nurse in White River, Ariz. Julie married Bruce Koefoot on Dec. 18, 2005, at Farwell.
She worked for a short time with St. Francis Home Health as well as volunteering with Hospice and Birthright.
She was a member of St. Leo's Catholic Church and the Nebraska State Nurses Association. Julie enjoyed animals, hiking, traveling, cooking, and especially being with family, children and grandchildren.
Julie was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Doty.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309.
Online condolences may be directed through www.apfelfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Julie Koefoot
Vikki Hagadorn-Dickinson
July 15, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of Julie's passing. I remember her cute little face from high school. She was adorable and so sweet. She will be missed by many. May you find comfort knowing that her suffering is over and she is waiting patiently for you. As so often said, gone but not forgotten. Bless you and your family.
Mike and Deb Novosad
July 14, 2011
Dr. Koefoot and Family, May God bless and comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Becky & Mike (Arnold) Crawford
July 12, 2011
Since forever, I've known both Julie's family & Bruce's family. Thought it was wonderful you found each other. I'm so sad that Julie's time on earth is gone. She'll wait for you, believe it!!!! So sorry for family's loss.
July 11, 2011
From the moment I met Julie 22 years ago, her spirit lit up my life and the world. She has a way of connecting heart to heart like no other. Her smile and presence IS God's message - simply - To Love All. Thank you Julie for your gifts of BEING. I will miss you. Bless your angel heart. God Bless you Bruce, Alie, John John, family and friends. May God surround you with Love and wrap the wings of angels around you.
Love, Cindy Rudolph (Sarah Somers mother) Show Low, Az.
Jim & Marilyn Nelson
July 11, 2011
May God bless and comfort you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Denny and Mary Joseph
July 10, 2011
Bruce and family,
We will miss Julie very much. She was a beautiful person. I am so sorry that your time with her was so short. At the same time thankful you had that time. Your love story is a beautiful one.
We are here for you whenever you need us. Your friends.
Maria Mattera
July 10, 2011
Bruce, God's garden has been made more beautiful the day Julie arrived in haven. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Much love, Joe and Maria Mattera
Melanie O'Boyle
July 10, 2011
So sorry for your loss. Her beautiful smile will be missed!!!
Cheryl Retzlaff
July 10, 2011
Dear Dr. Koefoot & family ~
Words cannot express the deep grief and sadness I feel at hearing of your loss of Julie. She touched my life and made it richer by knowing her ~ her smile lit up a room and touched many hearts. May God, family and friends help to comfort you at this very difficult time.
With Prayers and Sympathy,
Former Cancer Treatment Center Receptionist,
Barb Strueby
July 10, 2011
My heart just aches for the loss of Julie. What a dear, dear friend! We laughed together, cried together, and played together. Her contagious smile lit up everyone's life. Rest in peace beautiful friend.
Jack Cox
July 9, 2011
Bruce, My Dear Friend and Brother in Christ, words of comfort cannot replace the loss of Julie as your wife,lover,best friend and soul mate,but I will share this with you and this is how she touched me and many others: " I shall pass this way but once, any good therefore that I can do, let me do it now, let me not defer nor neglect it for I shall not pass this way again" Julie truly exemplified those words and more to the people she came in contact with, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time,I Love You Bruce.
Paula Rathbun
July 9, 2011
Bruce, I am so glad that I got to know Julie. She was an amazing woman. Know that she is with God now and at peace and reunited with her mother. May God bless you and your family during this difficult time. Joel and Paula Rathbun
Meghann O'Fallon
July 9, 2011
Julie was an inspiration for us all! She was a wonderful woman. Though i only got to meet her a few times she made a lasting memory each time. Heaven was truly blessed with this angel.
July 9, 2011
Bruce, so sorry for your loss of Julie. You are in my thoughts and prayers, and also to Julies family.
Jacque Mogensen
July 9, 2011
So sorry for your loss. Bruce you and your family are in my prayers for this difficult time.
Norma Fink and family
Chad and Andrea Barger
July 9, 2011
Thoughts and Prayers are with you ALL.
Julie on Audry's 1st birthday
Dave & Claudia Baker
July 8, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. We will miss Julie very much. She was a great friend and a caring mother and grandmother.
Tom and Dana Traylor
July 8, 2011
Bruce, we are so sorry for your loss and can only imagine how difficult it is to say goodbye. Julie was an amazing woman, mother and wife and will be so missed by all. Our prayers are with all the family and wish we could be there with you but know we are thinking about all of you. We love you! Tom and Dana
July 2010-Bruce and Julie with Pete, Tish and Andy
Tish Petersen
July 8, 2011
Julie was everything I admire--smart, strong, wickedly funny, courageous, never self-pitying, always concerned for the people she loved, honest, wise, tender, and so vivacious. She loved with her whole heart and soul, and she loved unconditionally.
We have lost someone uniquely beautiful, but heaven has gained another saint. I am praying for solace for everyone who grieves for her.
Tish Petersen, Los Angeles
July 8, 2011
Julie was a caring, loving and positive person. She always put others before herself. She was a great friend and she will be missed dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Brenda and Ron Thompson, Pinetop, AZ
Brenda & Ron Thompson
July 8, 2011
Julie was a caring, loving and positive person. She always put others before herself. She was a great friend and she will be missed dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Brenda and Ron Thompson, Pietop, AZ
July 8, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Julie was an incredible person and a wonderful soul. - Jack Linder, Randy & Rebel Eichelberger
July 8, 2011
Julie was a special person....she was such a fun niece and we loved her so much.
Our thoughts and prayers go to Bruce and kids and Bill and his family.
We love you all.
Buck and Jacque
Judy Usasz
July 8, 2011
Will always remember her smile and how much we enjoyed talking while i was working on her hair. So sorry for your loss.
July 8, 2011
Bruce,
We are truly sorry for your loss.
In our brief time of knowing Julie ,it became obvious that she has a lovable soul. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ryan and Lisa Crouch
Karen & Paul Coffman
July 8, 2011
Julie was such a loving and friendly person. Her smile will forever light my memory. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you as we will know that you will miss her so very much. God Bless you all, Karen and Paul Coffman
July 8, 2011
We will miss her beautiful smile, her kindness and her incredible strength. Know that we are praying for you all. Love, Rick, Fran and Family
Bill Gerlach
July 8, 2011
We are very sorry for your loss of Julie.The late Don Gerlach, Marva Dave Barb Bill and Ann. We played together back in the 1950s.
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