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Julie Rodenberg Obituary
Julie Rodenberg
Resident of San Jose
78, passed peacefully October 26th after a long battle with cancer. Preceded in death by her mother, Consuelo Downing, whom she lovingly cared for at home until Consuelo died at 96, and her brother Bill Downing. Survived by children Barry (Sharlene), Stephen (Jen), Gordon (Astrid), and Karla (Matt) Ryan, and their father, Harry. Grandmother to Evan, Leann, Erik, Jacqueline, Dylan, Kevin, Lauren, and Andrew.
Julie was hard working, selfless, a great cook and an amazing mother. Despite the demands of raising a family alone, Julie encouraged her children in their activities with her presence and passion.
Always scanning TV cooking shows for new recipes, Julie enjoyed cooking - especially for her grown family when they visited. Julie was independent, strong, and a fighter. She lived far beyond initial diagnoses, stubbornly proving doctors wrong time and again. We were blessed to have the extra time together.
We love you Mom! 2 Cor. 5:1-8
Memorial is Wednesday, November 10th at 11AM at Westgate Church, 18510 Prospect Rd., Saratoga, CA 95070.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Sandra Giordano-Frost
November 6, 2010
There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories.
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