Julie Schlesser Bell

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Prayers of comfort and support for family and friends. Julie was an such an important part of Truman elememtary school where my children attended. Always a smile and a laugh and genuine love of the students and staff. She and Ed were also supportive of youth sports. What a blessing to all.

Julie was a friend all through grade school and high school who, though quiet, went out of her way to make you feel special. Though we went to Oregon together our paths didn't cross into our adult lives. Julie will be missed and remembered as a very special lady and friend. Rest in peace and you will forever be remembered. Jill Belford Carter

I have many fond memories of Julie both from the Vancouver school district and at Church of the Good Shepherd! In the school district Julie was always there to lend a helping hand, initially in the classroom and later assisting administration and teachers with the many special Ed regulations. And although she was very efficient with these special tasks she never let the task at South take precedent over the person! She was there for you when you needed her, and there were times when I did,...

To clarify my entry as Lynn O'Brien Wolfe, my maiden name was Lynn Ellingrud, class of 1964, Lincoln High School.

I met Julie at Lincoln High School in Portland when we were sophomores. She was very soft spoken and kind. I came from a lower-income family and Julie from a high-income family. Julie invited me to her home one day and I was in culture shock because they had a maid!!! But none of our socio-economic differences mattered to Julie. She invited me to spend a weekend at her parents beach house in Gearheart and she, and her parents, were so gracious in welcoming me. I hadn't seen Julie for a...

So very sorry to hear of your lose, of Julie. She was a good friend to my brother Pete, nephew Eric, and sister in law Diana Amundson, she and I connected, with our family ties. One of my good Facebook friends, loved seeing her photos, and we did send her photos of our " neck of the woods " Haines Alaska. I will miss her banter in our Facebook accounts. Bless your hearts, remember the good times!! Linda Amundson-Geise

Julie was a longtime member of the Truman elementary family. She was actively involved in activities and loved the students and staff. Staff and students loved her back. She will be greatly missed. Ann Varkados