Julie Walling Dykes

Julie Walling Dykes, June 26, 1938 – April 19, 2005. Julie Dykes passed
away peacefully and is now home with her precious Lord and Savior. She conquered speaking and walking again after having a stroke fifteen months ago and had wonderful cherished moments with family and friends. Julie met every challenge she faced with dignity and grace. She impacted the lives of all who knew her. Her desire would be for all of her friends and family to know her Lord and Savior. Julie was born in Tremonton Utah on June 26, 1938. She moved to Phoenix with her family at a young age. She attended Camelback High School and was in its first graduating class. Julie married Charles Walling in 1960. They had two sons Jeffrey and Michael. Charles "Chuck" was a Fighter Pilot in the USAF and was listed as missing in action in Vietnam in 1966. During this time of her life Julie was involved with the National League of Families in obtaining a full accounting of the men listed as MIA/POW. Julie met Don Dykes in 1975 and they later wed in 1982. Julie and Don attended First Christian Church in Phoenix and later attended Chapparal Christian Church in Scottsdale. She was involved in Chris Town Woman's Bible Study and prayer group. She continued meeting with bible study groups throughout her life. Julie's pride and joy were her grandchildren. The love she showed them is a lasting legacy. Preceding her in death her sister Vicky Zalimas and father Wes Landvatter. Julie is survived by her husband Don, sons Jeffrey Walling and Michael Walling; daughters-in-law Lisa Walling and Dina Walling; step children Jeff Dykes, Julie Carpenter, Deana Sprague, and Denise Sanderman; and their spouses; grandchildren Austin, Cydnie, Tyler, Wesley, Kyle, Cole, Tony, Crystal, and Alaina, and her precious mother Cleo Landvatter, brother Richard Landvatter and wife, and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Saturday April 23 at 11:00 AM at Chaparral Christian Church 6451 East Shea Boulevard in Scottsdale AZ. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 East Flower Street, Phoenix 85014.