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Julie McEwen Obituary

Julie Ann McEweJulie Ann McEwen, 42, Topeka, Kan., died Sunday (7/4/04). Born, Norfolk (10/6/61). Graduate, Lincoln East High School, Lincoln. Member, Delta Zeta social sorority, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Mu Phi Epsilon music fraternity, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Bachelor's in music education, UNL. Master's in music, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kan. Music Educators National Conference, Washington, D.C. Kansas Music Educators Association, Wichita, Kan., Kansas Music Teachers Association, Kansas Education Association, Topeka Education Association, all Topeka, Kan. Elementary music teacher, public schools, Topeka. Nationally certified music teacher.

Survivors: daughter, Brittany Ann Laughlin, Lawrence, Kan.; parents, Randall and Faye McEwen, Lincoln; sister, brother-in-law, Kim and Dave Stemper, Lincoln; brother, sister-in-law, Scott and Julie McEwen, Lincoln; nephew, Jeff Owen, Lincoln; nephews, Blake and Cole McEwen, Lincoln; niece, spouse, Katie Owen Bohling and Mike, Lincoln; aunt, uncle, Erma and Russell Lervold, Scandia, Kan.; special friends, G.R. and Amy Laughlin, Lawrence, Dr. Mahendra Patel, Robert Fowks, both Topeka.

Services: 1 p.m. Saturday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Lincoln Memorial Park, 6700 S. 14th St. Memorials in care of the family.

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Published by Lincoln Journal Star on Jul. 8, 2004.

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Jan Lervold-Kelch

July 12, 2004

My dearest Aunt Faye and Uncle Randy...remembering with you the life and love of someone very special...Jan

Sue Smith

July 12, 2004

Dear Faye,

I was so shocked and saddened to read about Julie. I had no idea she had health problems.

I think of you often as I "tool around" Bella Vista. I remember your telling me about Bella Vista and your considering moving here...and I was the one who did it!

Faye, I'm so sorry about Julie.



My sympathy, SUE SMITH

Cathy Gragg

July 11, 2004

This is a special note to Brittany from myself and my soon-to-be 16-year-old daughter, Lauren Swagerty. I have watched you grow from an adorable toddler in our play group to a beautiful teenager of today. Your mother and I were close during your early years then rekindled our friendship again while we lived in Seneca for a period of time. She was truly a gifted, kind-hearted soul that rarely had a negative word to say about anyone. I will miss her radiant smile and gregarious laugh. Our love goes out to you in this time of tragedy. Remember the precious times...she loved you more than life itself.

theresa steinlage

July 10, 2004

Julie was a very talented singer, pianist, and teacher. Julie was a very friendly person and very ambitious. She will be deeply missed.

Linda Anderson

July 9, 2004

My children were piano students of Julie's a few years ago. My heart goes out to all of you, and especially to Brittany, on the loss of her mom! I saw Julie last year sometime, and we chatted briefly. I knew she was having health problems, but had no idea they were so serious. Please know that you're all in our thoughts and prayers!



Linda, Jerry, & Family

Rob Fowks

July 9, 2004

I feel so blessed to have had you

in my life-the time was far too

short, but so wonderful. Sky sends

her love too--always, your wingman.

Sharron Moon

July 9, 2004

We just want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time.

Julie, the little girl, will always be in my heart.



Sharron Moon and family

Lynette Alcorn

July 8, 2004

I enjoyed knowing Julie in high school. Very musically talented. One of the few I've known with perfect pitch. I'm glad to see music was important in the rest of her life.

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