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Julian Riepe Obituary
Julian P. RIEPE March 10, 1947 ~ January 9, 2011 Julian died peacefully at home last Sunday, surrounded by his daughter Annie, son Jackson, twin sister Jane, and his beloved wife of 27 years, Laurie, without whom he would not have been able to meet his life and death so completely. After a full battle with cancer, Julian chose to accept his death with grace and dignity. Julian was a sculptor, writer, poet, potter, and avid seeker of knowledge and truth. He was a professor of Interdisciplinary Arts at Western Washington University and later a bookseller with Half Price Books, Third Place Books, and Amazon.com. Cultivating meaningful relationships was the hallmark of Julian's life. He touched a broad community and was loved by many people. Julian faced his life and death with inspiring courage and compassion. Before he died he said, 'My relationships are so complete that there is no loss in the leaving.' For further information, please refer to the obituary at www.asacredmoment.com.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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J Darsnek
April 22, 2021
Julian was unfathomably kind to me during the time I spent in Seattle in the mid 1980s. He was a good man. I still have the very nice camera that he gave to me.
Carol Pederson
November 10, 2020
He changed the trajectory of my life decades ago. First as my professor, and then when he delivered in the offer to help edit if anyone needed it. He labored over my graduate school admission essay ... and I got in despite being among the least experienced applicants. That was 40 years ago and led to the career I still have as a clinical social worker.
January 24, 2011
I will always remember Julian for his bonhomie and positive attitude. I will miss him. Ron Sher
Wendy Manning
January 24, 2011
I will always remember Julian fondly.
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kelly higgins chevalier
January 16, 2011
Julian will be forever in my thoughts. I have so, so many memories of time spent so fully with this amazing family. You are my family and I love you all so much. Julian was an amazing, giving, brilliant person.....such a bright star seldom shines. I will always be thankful for having had a chance to be part of his life. He gave me so much in so many ways.....I am forever thankful.
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