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Nancy Julian Obituary
Nancy Jane Reinecke Julian passed away on April 16, 2020. Her illness was brief, and she passed in peace. Nancy was an avid explorer, artist, SCUBA diver, philanthropist, chef, and family woman who fostered strong values and cultivated the passions of her children, grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren. She was born December 17, 1936 in Belle Fourche, South Dakota and spent her early years at her family ranch in Wyoming. She attended a one-room schoolhouse and traveled there each day on a horse shared with her sister Sylvia. She earned her Physical Therapy degree at University of Colorado Medical School, where she met her future husband, John. Together the couple founded Physician's Physical Therapy Services and ran it for over 30 years. Nancy embodied kindness and honesty in all areas of life. She showed her children that a woman could accomplish anything she set her mind to. She lived every day in search of the next great adventure and pursued new opportunities with boundless enthusiasm. Her zest for life and her guiding presence will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, John. She is survived by her children Gianna (Bradley), Joseph (Amy), Anthony (Belinda), Monica and John; her grandchildren Kristina (Luke), Kathleen (Freddy), Christopher (Romy), Megan (Michael), Devon, Amanda (Dugan), Ashley (Matthew), Toni Lynn (Zach), Anthony Jr., Sister Madonna dei Poveri (Giovanna), Joseph, John, Rose, and Josephine; great grand-children Addisyn, Vera, and Baby Butts; sister Sylvia, brother Gene; and loving nieces and nephews. Friends and family will miss her humorous and kind spirit. Contributions in memory of Nancy may be made in her name to the Christ Child Society of Phoenix, 4633 N. 54th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85018. A Visitation with Rosary will be at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Visitation will begin at 11:00 A.M. with a Rosary Prayer at 12:00 P.M. We invite participation via staggered visitation; due to the COVID 19 restrictions funeral services will be limited to ten (10) people in the chapel at any time. Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home will be broadcasting the Rosary Prayer via Facebook at, https://www.facebook.com/WhitneyMurphyFH/live. A Funeral Mass and a Celebration of Life are planned for a later date. Nancy's interment will be in Wyoming by John's side. For those unable to attend, Condolences and Hugs from Home may be expressed at, www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com.
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Katie Johnston Ramfield
April 24, 2020
Nancy and John were great neighbors. They had an outdoor oven and we would have meals together. The kids would come over and swim in our pool. Katie
April 24, 2020
So sorry to hear about Nancy. She will be missed by all. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Juanita Baker
John Cardani
April 21, 2020
Nancy was a true inspiration! It was an honor and privilege to know her. She always welcomed us as family and showed a compassion that could only be described as "motherly!' She had enough supplies in her purse to fix anything, and enough love in her heart to heal anyone! She will truly be missed by all who had the blessing to have met her!
April 21, 2020
So very sorry for your loss. I remember all the good times in Rocky Point and all the other shared memories. Cheryl Preston
April 20, 2020
My condolences are extended as you mourn the loss of your dear loved one. May you find comfort and strength to cope during this trying time. (Psalm 90:10)
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