Julie Ann Holtz

Julie, Thinking about you so much today. I miss you and wish we were going old together. Love you, Nancy

Julie,

You would be 45 today. How I wish you were here! I can remember the day you were born and watching you as you slept in your crib. I miss and love you.

Nancy

Dear Julie:

I am missing you on your birthday. I will always remember your sweet smile and funny laughter. I just wish we could've helped you more... Love ya, Mary

Dear Julie:

It's been five years now and the time has gone fast and so many changes in our families lives. You would be so proud of Danielle and Mitchell's accomplishments. They are using gifts from you in their lives. We miss you and love you. Hug Mom and Dad for me! Love, Mary

Julie and Mary,

You are in my thoughts and prayers. I too have felt the sting of loss of a sibling, recently. I wish the family some feelings of comfort that you are in my prayers.

Hi Julie:

Today would have been your 25th wedding anniversary! You had such a beautiful Christmas season wedding. All the poinsettia's and lights. It was perfect. I miss you alot and wish you were her with all of us. Love you - Mary

Julie: I miss you more than ever. It's been three years today since we lost you. I remember all the loving times we had together - you cutting my kids hair, staying overnite at your house, being in your hot tub, exploring your house looking at all your collections of fun purchases and antiques. Sharing our worries and funny stories and everything together. You were the greatest!! You have to know how blessed I am to be your sister. Loving you, Mary

Dear Doug and Family,

I just learned of Julie's passing today, through the Christmas card you sent. I am so sorry to remind you of your great loss during Christmas. I worked with her at Regis, yes cutting hair, back in 1982 or 83. She was always smiley and friendly, remembered peoples names and made everyone feel special. She is the only person I kept in touch with from that job. She made me feel special, too.

We had babies at the same time. Danielle and my daughter, Sarah, are the same age. We traded birth and baby stories. Whenever I needed a lift, I called her.

Today I was cleaning and came across your Christmas card of 2001 and read it. She was so excited to be moving to Ohio. My deepest sympathies to your families loss.

Sincerely, Gail

Doug, Danielle, and Mitchell- We just learned of Julie's death now in August when Meg was home from college and reconnecting to her Robbinsdale roots. I'm so sorry for your loss. My memories of her visits when we all lived on Hubbard Avenue are filled with images of costumes and animals. Our thoughts and prayers are with you- we know all too well the pain of losing a family member far before what seems to be the appropriate time. Ann, Molly and Meg Montgomery

Julie - Today would have been your 39th B-day. I cherish the memories I have of you. I miss you and still can not believe that you are gone from this world. I know that you are happy now and in such a wonderful place that it cannot even be imagined. I will never forget you!!!

I just now heard about Julie's death and wanted to share my condolences with her family. For many years, Julie provided outstanding entertainment for my family and countless others in this community. What a tragic loss.

Doug and Family,

May Jesus get you through this difficult hour. Your Friend, Aaron.

To the Holtz family: Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Mitch as another season of marching band starts, we will miss seeing you,hope that all is well with you and that we are thinking of you.

The Champlin Park Band Association

we are truly blessed to have our lives touched by such a beautiful person like "Miss Julie", she glowed and made everyone around her believe they were important! My own children & daycare kids are so lucky to have had the chance to see a angel on earth and hear her wonderful stories. To the family- my heart mourns for your loss.

Julie was a year older than me in high school but I remember her well. She was a friendly and cheerful soul. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Julie told stories and I teach computers at day cares through out the twin cities. Our paths would often cross, and we would chat in the little time that we saw each other. I think of Julie often, it was always a bright spot in my day when I would run into her. My sympathies to her family, many friends and children who loved her so.

This is a poem I wrote in my journal the day Julie died. The Gilmer clan gathered together at Dad's house that day, and let the waves of grief wash over us. I found a quiet corner and tried to sort it all out in my own way. Doug, Mitchell, & Danielle. I love you.

3.8.03

remembering your hands

lots of rings

you showed me how to transform

fold

a bright balloon

into an animal

a flying mouse an elephant a giraffe a dachsund a hat

just some of the lessons

doug was REALLY good he could make a pregnant bear

you told me the one rule

of clowning

i must obey

do not look children in the eyes with your clown make-up on

you'd tried it

only on the occasion of little brats

they cry instantly

i see you

pushing up your glasses with the back of your hand

can hear your laugh

eddie murphian laugh

with an oh gawd uh uh uh

than your fears

am i good enough

your crowded house filled

with things

filling up

something missing

filling

little figures little bunnies little children little kittens little disney land

miniature works

not a space to spare

bare

i didn't until today realize your gifts to us

the doors

the presents are opening up now

in this sadness

pieces coming together

a painting

a poem of loving

memories

smells

sounds

feelings

hugs

kisses

and tears

remembering

how you shared

your awe in the mystery

dancing in the basement to the muppet movie record

standing on the side of mainstreet you marching by leading the band

lighting your deck on fire

did you know about that

i tried to grill chicken for your children

it tipped over

went between the slats

i put it out

that hero disguised as a chicken

watching you take off your make-up

you became Miss Julie

taught me to put my face on

how to paint a happy face

magic tricks

you shared

and fears

worry

yen to be understood

accepted

energy

feelers

so sensitive

intuition

connection

feelings

emotions

so intense

so loud

so tiring

you shut out the noise

shutting one door

opening others

your people come together now

crying

laughing

remembering

loving

acceptance no longer important

questions no longer answered

there is only one

emptiness

filling

with our love for you

with our love for each other.

I read this story somewhere, and it made me think of you:



The young mother set her foot on the path of life. "Is this the long way?" she asked. And the guide said: "Yes, and the way is hard. And you will be old before you reach the end of it. But the end will be better than the beginning."



But the young mother was happy, and she would not believe that anything could be better than these years. So she played with her children, and gathered flowers for them along the way, and bathed them in the clear streams; and the sun shone on them, and the young Mother cried,

"Nothing will ever be lovelier than this."

Then the night came, and the storm, and the path was dark, and the children shook with fear and cold, and the mother drew them close and covered them with her mantle, and the children said, "Mother,we are not afraid, for you are near, and no harm can come."



And the morning came, and there was a hill ahead, and the children climbed and grew weary, and the mother was weary. But at all times she said to the children," A little patience and we are there." So the children climbed, and when they reached the top they said, "Mother, we would not have done it without you."

And the mother, when she lay down at night looked up at the

stars and said, "This is a better day than the last, for my children have learned fortitude in the face of hardness. Yesterday I gave them courage. Today, I have given them strength."

And the next day came strange clouds which darkened the earth,clouds of war and hate and evil, and the children groped and stumbled, and the mother said: "Look up. Lift your eyes to the light." And the children looked and saw above the clouds an everlasting glory, and it guided them beyond the darkness. And that night the Mother said, "This is the best day of all, for I have shown my children God."



And the days went on, and the weeks and the months and the

years, and the mother grew old and she was little and bent. But her children were tall and strong, and walked with courage. And when the way was rough,they lifted her, for she was as light as a feather; and at last they came to a hill, and beyond they could see a shining road and golden gates flung wide. And mother said: "I have reached the end of my journey. And now I know the end is better than the beginning, for my children can walk alone, and their children after them."

And the children said, " You will always walk with us, Mother, even when you have gone through the gates." And they stood and watched her as she went on alone, and the gates closed after her. And they said:

"We cannot see her, but she is with us still. A Mother like ours is more than a memory. She is a living presence."



Your Mother is always with you. She's the whisper of the leaves as you walk down the street; she's the smell of bleach in your freshly laundered socks; she's the cool hand on your brow when you're not well.

Your Mother lives inside your laughter. And she's crystallized in every tear drop.

She's the place you came from, your first home; and she's the map you follow with every step you take. She's your first love and your first heartbreak, and nothing on earth can separate you.. Not time, not space...not even death!

Doug and Family,



Our heartfelt condolences on your loss. You are in our prayers. God Bless.

Miss Julie brought joy to my daycare children every month. She put a twinkle in their eyes and I thank her for that. We will miss you greatly!

Dearest Holtz family.



What a treasure Julie was! The service today was a moving tribute to a person who clearly made everyone around her feel loved and special. We don't get too many angels down here, so we must cherish the memory of this one. Bless you all, hugs and comfort.



With much love,



-Jann Garofano

I would like to express my deepest condolences for your loss. I will always remember Julie as I knew her, high-spirited, kind and fun to be with. I still can't believe she is gone. I also regret my inability to attend any of the services, as half my staff is on spring break and I am holding the fort with a skeleton crew. You are in my prayers. Doug Anderson

To Miss Julie's family:

Miss Julie was the storyteller at my son's daycare. He is now 9 years old and talks of her frequently. He was very saddened to hear of your loss. They daycare world will be at a loss without her wonderful talent and her smiling face. You are all in our thoughts.

I just wanted to express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Miss Julie performed at my daycare for several years. She was a truly giving person with her anual food drive and crayon collection. She always walked in my door with a compliment and a smile. What a blessing it was to have her be a part of our daycare. She was very special to my son Tyler who is now ten and still believes every magic trick she did was real.

Doug and family:



I was saddened to hear Julie is gone from this earth. We started to play French Horn together in 5th grade and she sat next to me in band for next 8 years. My memories of her are all of sweetness and laughs. I will truly miss seeing her at our future class reunions.



Ann (Miller) Sheahan

To the family of Miss Julie,

I didn't know Julie, but she's been a part of my children's lives for years. She was their "Story Lady" at their daycare and touched many young lives with her creativity. My heart goes out to you, her family, in this sad time and know that many thoughts and prayers are with you.

Doug and family:

I have so many fun memories of Julie. She was truly a great personality! She touched all of our lives in such a wonderful way - I miss her terribly.

Doug and Family,



My heart aches for you and your family. Julie was a very sweet lady. Had a smile everytime I saw her. I know our paths have gone different directions but memories of the times we were together will always be there. God bless you and your family. You are all in my prayers.

Dear Doug, Danielle, Mitchell and extended family members, Your mother entertained in my daycare home for over ten years. The children anxiously awaited "storytelling" day. Miss Julie would come in the door with a twinkle in her eye and loads of fun. Julie was so gentle, kind and patient with the children. Her voice was soft, musical and like magic, would draw the children into her stories. She was so compassionate - always inquiring how my own family was doing. Since your family moved to Ohio, storytime was never the same without Miss Julie. Julie touched many lives with tenderness and joy. I will always hold Julie in my heart and my prayers are with your family. In loving memory, Susan and the children of Homegrown Daycare

It broke my heart to hear of the loss of Miss Julie. The world has truly lost a bright shining star. She was so sweet. She made the kids so happy. She was the best. We are going to miss her terribly.

We are so very saddened to hear of the loss of a woman who connected so well with children. Julie was loved by all the children and parents at our sons' daycare--Dar's DayCare in Maple Grove. Just before moving she performed at our home for our son's 3rd birthday--she brought smiles to all the guests and made a lasting impression in our hearts. You are in our prayers.



The Lahr Family,

Jeff, Joey, Drew and Brock

Maple Grove

Doug and family:



Jason and I are so sorry for your loss. We enjoyed visiting with you and Julie when we had the chance. Her smiling face will always be remembered. God Bless.

We were very saddened to hear of Julie's loss- she really was a very beautiful person.

We got to see Julie perform as "Miss Julie" at the Edina Xmas Open house. What a treat it was to watch her with the kids. Our Granddaughter didn't want to leave her side. She brought a lot of joy and happiness into this world. Hold on to each and every memory of her, draw strength from those memories. Our prayers are with you.

Julie was a 6th grade student of mine / and a sweet and loving girl--who went on to be a caring person who will be much missed. My condolences are extended to Doug and all other family members!

We will miss "Miss Julie" in our Daycare. The children are very sad to her the loss. We will miss her terribly. We will think of her in our hearts.

Our deepest sympathy, Julie was the most friendly person I ever met in my life.She actualy "GLOWED" when speaking of her family.She will be deeply missed.

I am very sorry for your loss. Julie was a wonderful entertainer for young children and showed such a passion for that. May you find strength and comfort in your many fond memories.