Clarabel Dennis "Claire" Julian

1930 - 2019

BORN

1930

DIED

2019

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Clarabel Julian Obituary

Clarabel "Claire" Dennis Julian Clarabel (Claire) Dennis Julian, was born Jan. 14, 1930 in Greene County, MO and died on Jan. 16, 2019 at Jefferson-Abington Hospital in Abington, PA. Mrs. Julian, a classically-trained violinist and Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Drury College, Springfield, MO (1952), had a distinguished career as a high school math and physics teacher, then became the first female athletic director (boys and girls sports) of a major high school athletic district in the U.S. Mrs. Julian was married from 1952 until his death in 2011 to James I. Julian, a high school sports coach and math teacher. They taught concurrently at various high schools in MO and IL, then finished their teaching careers at Southeast Senior High School in Kansas City, MO, after which Mrs. Julian served as the Kansas City, MO district athletic director until her retirement. Mrs. Julian was the daughter of Warren and Mary Dennis of Greene County, MO. She was preceded in death by her parents and by her sister, Anajean Dennis Pettit, and brother, George Webb Dennis. She is survived by her only child, James P. ("Pat") Julian (Nancy), and by her nieces and nephew and their children and grandchildren. After her husband's death, Mrs. Julian moved to Philadelphia to be close to her son. She died unexpectedly from a brief intestinal illness. Per Mrs. Julian's request, her body was cremated and there will be no memorial service. The family requests that no flowers be sent.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Feb. 10, 2019.

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March 24, 2019

Hey Pat,

You probably don't remember me but I'm Kevin Boland, with my parents Shirley and Bob, and my brother Craig and sister Karen, we lived right next door to you on Booth street in Kansas City, MO.

Wanted to express my sympathy for the loss of your mother, and my you find comfort in the words of the students that your mom and dad touched for many years to come.

I didn't get to know your parents till I was a teenager, and you were already off to college, I started helping with mowing their lawn and we watch their house when they head out of town, I remember they would catch the train in Lee's Summit.

Take Care Pat, if you are ever back in Kansas City, MO., let me know, I live with my wife and family, my parents are both alive and we moved into a bigger house where they live with us now, in Lee's Summit, MO.

Marquetta Hughes

March 23, 2019

Loved her and Coach Julian they were the best teachers and coaches that you could ever ask for. They will truly be missed. Rest Well Mr and Mrs Julian . the knights and Lady Knights of the round table love you guys to the moon and back.

Rita Herman Henderson

March 4, 2019

Heaven is a much better place with you there. Thank you for the support you and coach Julian give to Southeast High School. Forever in my heart.

Tracy Baker

March 3, 2019

Mrs. Julian assisted me in securing a full scholarship to Rockhust College. She set me on a path to success. I will forever be grateful for her thoughtfulness and generosity and for believing in me. My condolences to her family.

Sylvia Williams

February 13, 2019

Mr. and Mrs. Julian were my favorite teachers and friends. I was in Mrs. Julian's calculus and computer classes. Coach Julian was one of my track coaches. They lived only a couple of miles from my parents. They were like my second set of parents. They called me the daughter they never had. Whenever I was out with them they would always introduce me as their daughter. I didn't get to see them very often after I got married and moved to Texas, but they would periodically stop by my parents house just to say hello and ask about me.

They both had a great impact on more kids than they will ever know. They will both be missed.
My condolences and prayers go out to Pat and his family. You had great parents.

Sylvia Tremble-Williams

Henry Tillman Jr

February 12, 2019

Mrs. Julian was my high school calculus teacher, Mr. Julian was my track coach & geometry teacher. May they Rest In Peace together eternally.

Kathy Erbacher

February 10, 2019

Pat & Nancy, we are keeping you in our thoughts & prayers. What a beautiful tribute. Mrs. Julian's legacy lives on through Pat & the many students she & her husband Jim taught & mentored over the years. She was a trailblazer and role model who used her gifts to help others. Godspeed.

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