Julia Falke Obituary

Former Anchorage resident Julia Ann Falke, 66, of Green Valley, Ariz., died July 30, 2007, at St. Mary's Hospital in Tucson, Ariz. She was surrounded by her family members.
A service will be in Anchorage at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Cathedral. A reception will be immediately after the service in the education center next door until 12:30 p.m.
Julia was born Dec. 28, 1940, in Bozeman, Mont. She graduated from St. Mary's Catholic school in Stockton, Calif., in 1958. In the early 1960s, she moved to Alaska with her family and met and married the love of her life, Kay O. Falke, on July 19, 1962.
As Kay describes it, "I loved her the first moment I saw her and still do."
Family wrote: "They had six beautiful children together, which were all born and raised in Anchorage. Julia retired from Providence Washington Insurance Co. as claims manager and after 35 years in Alaska, moved with her husband to Green Valley.
"She loved to read and go camping with the family on weekends in Alaska. She was very active in advocating for the first alternative schools in Anchorage and was very involved with her children's education."
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Kay O. Falke, of Green Valley; her children, Virginia Moring, Kurt Falke, Karen and Ray Hall, Julianna Falke, Kristen Falke and Eva Hansmeyer, all of Anchorage, Eagle River and Wasilla; 18 grandchildren, Dean Kriner III, Kathryn Daum, Miranda and McCaleab Moring, Chaix, James, Christian and Kendra Falke, Mary and Clinton Hall, Jessica and Natasha Falke, Brielle Perez, Justin and Joseph Falke, and Michael, Meghan and Christopher Hansmeyer; and one great-grandchild, Destini Falke.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Mary and Cecil Good; her brother, Pat Good; and sister, Louise Good.

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Published by Anchorage Daily News on Aug. 16, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Julia Falke

8 Entries

Krissy

December 16, 2024

Mom was a true angle to me. She always put us kids first. Each of us six children are one year apart, before bed she and Dad would make rounds singing lulliby, scratching backs to put each of us six to bed. She welcomed all our friends, worked full time yet made time to answer our calls when we needed her. She burnt the bacon just right and made the best chocolate chip cookies ever! She did not judge others, always treated everyone equal and never turned away someone in need. Mom was an angle in my eyes and I never realized just how special she was, or how much life she had spent giving to us kids untill she was gone. I miss you mom, I am one of very few to be blessed by having you as a mother.
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Joci Brown

August 20, 2007

Our first house in Alaska was down the street from the Falkes. Ginny was my best friend. I played endless hours with all the kids.

Memories I will alway treasure:
* Kay built a playhouse in the backyard with custom stove and sink set.
* When the Falkes were building a basement onto their Anchorage house, my older brother Kevin was climbing a 2x4 and got a 3" sliver in the palm of his hand and ended up in the emergency room.
* Julie alway had tubs of ice cream in the freezer.
* All of us kids would sit downstairs and huddle by the TV watching scary movies.
The list of memories go on and on.
Seventeen years ago when my father died they were at the funeral. I was in such shock I had no idea why I was there or what was going on. Julia gave me a hug and whispered, "It will be ok." in my ear. Later that evening when reality set in I remembered the look on her face. I still do.
Julia and her entire family mean so much to my family. She will never be forgotten.

Jessica Falke

August 20, 2007

The service was beautiful and i would like to thank everone for coming and sharing that with our family. I miss my grandmother very much and Grandpa you are always in my prayers. I love you both

James Dittlinger

August 18, 2007

I worked with Kay in 1980 and 1981 at Anchorage Center. My sincere condolences on your loss.

Kim Havelock (aka Feller)

August 16, 2007

Julia and Kay were like second parents to me while growing up. Julia always welcomed me into her family and home without question and with open arms. The family, especially Julianna, was a safe haven and warm place for me through many hard times as well as good times. I'll never forget all of the yummy pizza nights with cold pizza for breakfast at Hillcrest Dr. I have always thought of Julia with great admiration and deep love. She raised an amazing, loving family. I send my love to all of you. Julia is in God's hands now.

Mary Martinez

August 16, 2007

I also worked many years with Julia at PW. She was one of my favorite people. Her daughter Julianna babysat my son Ricky! I'm leaving town tomorrow morning and am so sorry I won't be able to attend the service but I'll certainly be thinking of you all. My heartfelt prayers and thoughts go to Kay and the family.

Sally H.

August 16, 2007

I worked with Julia at PW. She was a good friend and mentor.
She talked about her family all the time, you all meant the world to her and she loved you all SO much.
She will be greatly missed by all of us who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Eva Hansmeyer

August 16, 2007

This is her youngest daughter. She was loved and admired by all of us children.

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