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Julie Zimmer

1960 - 2019

Julie Zimmer obituary, 1960-2019, Tacoma, WA

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1960

DIED

2019

Julie Zimmer Obituary

Julie Zimmer Julie Ann Zimmer, 59, was called home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 26th, 2019, at the University of Washington Medical Center after a valiant fight against cancer. Julie was born on May 9, 1960 in Colfax, Washington, to C.F. (Fritz) and Arlene Zimmer. She grew up on the farm near LaCrosse, WA. Julie attended Washington State University after graduating from LaCrosse High School. After college she spent several years in Spokane. Julie's years in Puyallup included work for Good Samaritan Hospital, participation in Toastmasters, and as a parishioner of the All Saints Catholic Church. Julie's mother spent her last years in an Alzheimer's care facility in Puyallup where Julie kept a watchful eye on her care. Julie was keen to striking up conversation with whoever would talk about the current sports season. Julie was a die-hard sports fan and enjoyed rooting for her favorite teams especially the Cougs and Zags. Her Catholic faith and church family at All Saints Parish meant the world to her. Julie was a dedicated volunteer, serving in multiple liturgical ministries, singing in the choir, and volunteering countless hours as part of the parish theatre ministry. She was a charter member of the Columbiettes and participant in other parish groups. Her generous heart and hands touched many within the community; her presence will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her Mother in 1995 and her Father in 2017. She is survived by five siblings, Steve (Patti) Zimmer, LaCrosse WA, Allan (Faye) Zimmer, Portland OR, Mike (Lorie) Zimmer, LaCrosse WA, Susan (Ed) Gelmetti, Milwaukie OR and Marc (Lynette) Zimmer, Moses Lake WA as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:00pm Tuesday July 2, 2019 at All Saints Catholic Church, preceded by viewing and a rosary at 12 noon, and followed by a reception. There will be a graveside service in LaCrosse WA on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, UW Medical Center, American Cancer Society, or any charity of your choice.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Jun. 30, 2019.

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Maudeen Haisch Wachsmith

October 13, 2020

Julie, we were friends when we worked together at Good Sam, I remember visiting your sweet mom. I’d been thinking about you and decided to Google you and was so sad to find out you’d passed away. My late husband was also treated at SCCA; he had wonderful care. My sincerest condolences to your family.

Maudeen Haisch Wachsmith

October 13, 2020

Julie, we were friends when we worked together at Good Sam, I remember visiting your sweet mom. I’d been thinking about you and decided to Google you and was so sad to find out you’d passed away. My late husband was also treated at SCCA; he had wonderful care. My sincerest condolences to your family.

Don Lotz

July 2, 2019

Julie had an incredible knack for remembering dates and aspects of your life. You may have thought, How did she know? But she knew. She would send you greetings on birthdays and anniversaries and initiate conversations inquiring about your life. Julie was always interested in you, with a few stories about her family life on the farm thrown in for enrichment.

Her dedication to her faith was inspiring. Weekly service attendance was not enough. Julie immersed herself in the work and service of All Saints Parish. The health of our religious community was strengthened by her devoted participation on a nearly daily basis. Her faith was her life.

A quote from the great tennis player, Naomi Osaka:

You just gotta keep going and fighting for everything, and one day you'll get to where you want.

Julie got to where she wanted. She's in Heaven.

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