Julia Ann Elkin

Julia Ann Elkin, 37, of Berkeley, CA passed away on February 25, 2024 in Redwood City, CA from traumatic brain injury. She was hit by a car while jogging and was hospitalized for thirteen-days before succumbing to her injuries. She was born August 3, 1986 in Westerly, RI to Herbert R. and Jane M. (Cynewski) Elkin.
Surviving are her parents of Annapolis, MD, a sister Kimberly Alice (Derek) Rice and their children Mason, Natalie, and Nolan of Bel Air, MD, and aunts/uncles Paul Cynewski of Florida, Judy (Ed) Phelan of Macomb, IL, and Ed (Nancy) Elkin of St. Charles, IL, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Bill and Lois Cynewski, and Robert and Carmen Elkin, uncle Billy Cynewski, and aunt Sylvia Cynewski.
Julia graduated from Broadneck High School in Annapolis, MD in 2004. The College of William and Mary in 2008 where she received her B.S. in Environmental Policy. She went on to the University of Michigan where she obtained her Master's Degree in Environmental Policy and Planning graduating in 2015. She was currently working at the Sonoma Land Trust as a Climate Adaptation and Natural Resource Management Professional.
Julia had varied interests including being an avid outdoor enthusiast (traveling extensively, backpacking, sailing, tide pooling), an accomplished amateur artist, classical flautist, folk harpist, and singer of sea chanteys along with being a remarkable cook. Julia was an organ donor, known to have saved at least five lives.
A private Memorial Mass was held at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Macomb on March 12th. Father Joseph Domfe presided assisted by Deacon Larry Adams. There will be a Celebration of Life in Annapolis, MD on Friday, April 26, 2024.
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