Julie VanSciver Obituary

Julie Margaret "Meg" VanSciver, 39, of Silverthorne, CO and Golden, CO, and formerly of Boulder, CO and Philadelphia, PA, passed away in Lakewood, CO, May 12, 2013.

She leaves a loving family behind, including her fiancée, Christopher Webster of Golden, CO; parents, Carol M. and Joseph B. Van Sciver III of Philadelphia, PA; sister, Carolyn Armstrong of Orlando, FL; brother, Joseph B. Van Sciver IV and sister-in-law, Katherine Olson of New York,NY; and three nieces.

Meg was a graduate of Philadelphia's WilliamPennCharterSchool before going on to LehighUniversity and receiving her BSME degree. She received her ME and MBA at The University of Colorado. Meg was also a graduate of the US Peace Corps; she served in Tanzania.

An adventurous spirit, Meg enjoyed all that the Colorado outdoors had to offer. She was an avid paraglider pilot and a member of The Rocky Mountain Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association; she hiked, skied and biked avidly. She competed in triathlons regularly with her brother, Jay. She was also an accomplished swimmer and diver.

Meg travelled the world and provided her expertise in many different sectors. She worked in fiber-optics and Telecom in addition to founding her own business, Vanland Real Estate and Investments, LLC. Meg believed firmly in the work of non-profit organizations. She worked with Engineers Without Borders for two summers in Rwanda and recently began work at Africa Aid.

Meg did more in her 39 years than most people do in a lifetime and made many friends all over the world. She entertained and endeared herself to all she met with her dry sense of humor and incredible joie de vivre.

A memorial service will be held at the Sunshine Amphitheater at the Flagstaff Summit above Boulder, CO, on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 10:00 in the morning. A second memorial service will be held at Saint Paul's Episcopal Church in Philadelphia, PA, on Friday May 24th, also at 10:00 in the morning.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Meg VanSciver to the William Penn Charter School, Africa Aid, or the Human Society of Boulder Valley, CO.

Published by The Daily Camera on May 16, 2013.
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This world holds no sadness that God can not heal. May you find comfort in knowing that He is providing the strength you need to endure the days ahead.

C Johnson

May 27, 2013

Meg was a warm, wonderful, giving person. I am deeply saddened by her passing. My condolences to Chris and her family.

Susan Kent

May 23, 2013

My heart goes out to you all with the passing of such a wonderful person...may God be with you all and help you through this tough time...know she is in a better place! Much love from the Clausens...Lois Dave and Ashlyn

Lois Clausen

May 22, 2013

Deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. May Psalms 55:22 prove to be a comfort to family and friends during this difficult time.

Wallace

May 22, 2013

To my dear "Hill" friends, Joe and Carol:
I can't imagine how devastating this loss is! When someone passes on while living one's life to the fullest following one's passions as Meg did, her sense for love of life must contribute to our better understanding of what drove Meg in fulfilling her dreams.
I remember Meg's early years when I lived on the Hill.
PETE CROSS

Pete Cross

May 20, 2013

Meg, I didn't get to know you for very long, but your bright spirit and the blessings you brought to others will shine in my memory forever. God speed.

Allen Reid Sparks

May 20, 2013

We are with you in spirit and keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. With Love, The Stranges

May 19, 2013

I had only met Meg last year as I began work on her house in Silverthorne, I recognized her as a notably kind and wonderful person and am deeply saddened by her passing. Rest well, Meg, you will be missed.

Jeff Shelker

May 18, 2013

I remember Meg's energy and love of life from when I taught her music in Lower School at Springside. Much love to her family and friends at this tragic time, with gratitude that she lived her life so fully.

Martha Crowell

May 17, 2013

It seems to me that you did not waste your life resting. Rest peacefully, well earned.

May 16, 2013

We are very sorry to learn of the passing of Julie, but very grateful for her service to our nation as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Tanzania.

Our Condolences,
The National Peace Corps Association

May 16, 2013

We may have lived miles apart but you were always in my heart and thoughts.

Aunt Carole

Carole Henegar

May 16, 2013

Meg and I served in the Peace Corps together. Words cannot express how sad I am over Meg's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. Love, Betsy

Betsy Pass

May 16, 2013

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