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for JULIE MCGOWAN
Roberta Nemeyer-Lennon
June 1, 2012
Julie was an extraordinary young adult when I knew her, Had always hoped to re-connect and sorry our paths never had a chance to cross again. I wish her eternal peace and hope she is smiling on everyone who knew and cared about her.
Gillian Reilly
May 22, 2012
Sending Julie and her family and friends my prayers. I will always remember her as a poised, sophisticated hard-working woman. She was such a guiding light to all of us at TED,Inc.. Your wit and wisdom will be missed. JULIE!
Nora Joffe Elish
May 19, 2012
Memories of music and laughter together back when. Julie was smart, kind, funny, beautiful and a good friend - I am very sorry to learn of her death.
Andrew Amill
May 15, 2012
A wonderful person whom will be so very missed. Her wit carried a conversation, a room. Julie we know that wherever you are, you are captivating everyone, as you did us.
Derek Ungless
May 14, 2012
What devastatingly sad news. I fondly remember my years with Julie at the reinvention of Details: we stressed, laughed, cried, got angry, but ultimately found joy in giving birth to something new together. I know she'll be missed by all whose paths she crossed.
Corinna Barnard
May 11, 2012
She was my very dear, captivating friend.
Jason Lundy
May 11, 2012
I remember Julie as a dynamic, intelligent woman with an enormous capacity for laughter. I am grateful for her helping launch my career. She was a delight and will be missed.
John Rountree
May 8, 2012
I lost touch with you years ago, sadly, but will always have fond memories of the times I spent with you, Bob Sherry and Katie Lind. That was a great weekend in Cape Cod one summer...Your smile and sharp wit were amazing.
John Rountree
diane edwards
May 8, 2012
Years ago I worked at Food & Wine. Not for long but I do remember Julie as my boss. Intimidating sometimes, but also funny, smart, stylish and poised. I remember that red pen on correspondence, great shoes and a passion for books. Her correcting me -"we don't say, 'bon appetit!' - we say, 'enjoy your food and wine!'". And her point of view on the misuse of the word "incredible".
Julie's had high standards so a compliment was truly a compliment and I've never forgotten the ones she gave me.
To my old college classmate Kelly, my deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Jack Valente
May 8, 2012
Julie...I will miss you, and you will be missed by many.
My condolences to your family for their loss.
Dan Gershon
May 8, 2012
My co-Assistant Publisher at original DETAILS Magazine (1989) will be missed. Always will remember your laughter at
the little private fashion show
for you in your room at Beverly
Hills Hotel. Rest in Peace.
Joe Dolce
May 8, 2012
I am so saddened to hear this news. Julie was a wonderful colleague for many years.
Nelson Cunningham
May 8, 2012
So sorry to learn this news. Julie was a vibrant and talented woman who brought a lot of joy into the lives of her friends.
I hope someone can pass details of the June 22 memorial service.
May 8, 2012
"Ohhh... I am so, so sad to hear that Julie passed away so early and so young! We both attended Beginners Showcase in New Hampshire in the summer of 1974. I was 11 and I remember really looking up to Nancy - an incredibly sweet, smart, fun, lovely, talented and warm 17 year old young woman. Sending lots of love to Julie's family, friends and fellow admirers." - Norma Bowles (Los Angeles, CA)
Cortes Alexander
May 8, 2012
What a beautiful & talented girl she was, who grew into & beautiful & talented woman who had such a rich life. She will be missed by many.
Amy Sauertieg
May 8, 2012
I have wonderful memories of Julie from our camp days. She was an amazing person. So very sad.
Chip Gallagher
May 8, 2012
Well sweet, dear old friend, I love seeing your face here in this guest book, what a great photo of you. I wish I could of seen you in the flesh and blood just one more time as I'm sure everyone does. But just talking to you like this brings you into my heart and warms the feelings for you. So many memories stirred by this happening. I remember the last time we had dinner together several years ago with Susie and my friend Bruno( whom I thought you might hit it off with) you were telling me how content you were and the one thing you wish you had in life was a partner to travel with. Well you have the partner to travel with now. You take me all the way back to Grafflin school ; you running down the hill with Cathy Cummings, your waist long ,dirty blonde hair fling behind your brainy head and girlishly awkward body. Come visit frequently and lets talk more, happy traveling. I love you , my condolences go out to your family
Christine Hartzler-Suda
May 8, 2012
My condolences to the McGowan family.
Brett Millier
May 8, 2012
I owe more than I can say to Julie, and our lives were intertwined. I have lost of piece of my own being with Julie's going--as I know must also be true for her family and many, many friends. She was a generous soul.
Saul Myers
May 8, 2012
Julie,
Of all the people I have lost contact with, you were someone I imagined meeting again after thirty years. I have never forgotten how funny and cynical and caring you could be all in the same charming moment.
Jeff McGowan
May 7, 2012
To a cousin I hardly knew but felt a special connection in the McGowan clan that is few but strong and charismatic. I wish to have known you better and hope this leads to a lasting relationship with your adoring sister. You will be in good company in heaven.
J. Graham Hickey
May 7, 2012
Julie was a special person and Heaven is now a little more special place. I was lucky to know you Julie. My prayers are with all of her family and friends.
May 7, 2012
My Condolences to the McGowan family. I know that Julie will be missed.
Robin Travis
Hillary Kaylor
May 7, 2012
Julie, you are my mentor and my friend. You taught me how to buy a high quality shoe, how to write a speech, to always leave a work event early and without drinking too much, to never gossip (unless it was really interesting), how to wrap a proper present, the beauty of a hardbound desk diary, to have poise and grace, to always follow my heart and dreams. You taught me how to be a grown-up, to be a lady, almost as good as you. You have forever changed me and I will always be grateful for the time we spent together. May you rest in power. I love you very much.
James Buresh
May 7, 2012
It was my pleasure to have worked with Julie McGowan for a decade or so at Food & Wine. Memory often centers on details, and one thing that immediately comes to mind about Julie was her ability to distill the amply witty and precise aspects of her personality into the most wonderful notes. I still have a couple tucked away in a drawer. They always hit that elusive “sweet spot” between the erudite and the effortless, and receiving one always felt special. She even gave a delightful speech about the importance of note writing at one of our annual sales meetings, which stands out as the only motivational speech I have been able to retail in any detail beyond a week's time. …A note to Julie, we will all miss you very much.
Michael Pantaleo
May 7, 2012
Oh my gosh, so sorry to hear this. I remember well our last conversation at our HS reunion, how much you loved your career and life. Style and grace indeed.
Bless you my dear.
Daisy Swan
May 7, 2012
I have thought of you so often throughout all of the years we weren't in touch, wishing we were. I always appreciated your style, smarts and humor; not to mention your accomplishments. You are missed.
Julianne Jaffe
May 7, 2012
How lucky I was to have you as my dear friend for so many years. I cherished your charm, wit, grace and love. You will be in my heart forever..
Bob Sherry
May 7, 2012
Julie, you will always remain a lifelong friend who demonstrated uncanny wit, grace, and honesty. From our youth in Chappaqua to our continued bi-coastal friendship through publishing these past 26 years, you have and will always be a part of me. My prayers are with you, Consuelo, and Kelly.
Charlie Whittingham
May 7, 2012
God bless you Julie. You were style, grace and elegance defined. My prayers are with your family and friends.
Bill Springer
May 7, 2012
I will miss you every day. You meant so much to all of us
Kelley Perry
May 7, 2012
Your legacy goes on with your tremendous friends, body of work, and a sister who looked up to you very much.
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