Julia Ann Adler

1957 - 2017

BORN

1957

DIED

2017

Julia Adler Obituary

Julia Ann Adler of Lorane, Oregon, passed away at RiverBend Hospital in Springfield, Oregon on November 9th, 2017. She was born on November 7th, 1957, in Stockton, California to Robert George Adler and Barbara Ann Barton Adler.

She became a paraplegic at a very young age but lived a full independent life. Despite all of the challenges life presented to her she rose above it all. Many would describe her as care free and the life of the party. She had an excellent sense of humor and her laugh was contagious. Julie enjoyed music, animals, swimming, gardening, and traveling. She was extremely intelligent and read voraciously. The thing she enjoyed the most was sharing good food and fine wine with friends and family.

Julie fell in love with Philip Balesteri, who was an important part of her life for many years. Together they had three beautiful daughters and menagerie of animals.

She is survived by her daughters, Tiffany Diangson, Megan Adler, and Tess Balesteri. Her grandchildren Brent, Cherish, Riley, and Ava. She is also survived by her brother-in-law Bruce Robertson and her Aunts Marilyn Christensen, and Vicki Nelson. She will be missed.

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Published by Eugene Register-Guard on Dec. 17, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Julia Adler

7 Entries

Shawn Warren

January 6, 2018

Julie will always hold a very special place in my heart. What a tenacious spirit! And she was so much fun. We got our best dog ever from Julie, after Tess urged us to go see her Great Dane puppies. And one time we were visiting she has a big bruiser male Dane. That dog pushed the big front door with his paw, it hit my head, (wrong place for my head) and it cracked open like a melon. Crazy! But we all laughed because Julie made things fun, and funny. I kick myself for not staying in touch with her. She was a true beauty, so evident in her beautiful daughters. Godspeed Julie, I hope to see you again.

April Schoen

January 5, 2018

Dear Aunt Julie- I have known you ever since I can remember. You were considered my Mother's sister.
Every call you made to my mother, a quick hello and I love you would follow.
We held a similar unspoken bond as we have suffered some challenges in life. You have inspired me more then you could know.
Your sweet smile, spunk, and spirit will be missed greatly.
We love and Miss you

sue schoen

January 4, 2018

To my best friend Julio(her nickname). Julie and I were the best of friends for over 43 years, even tho we were separated by many miles. We were soul sisters in every way. She had three girls, I had 4.We both lost our parents at a early age, so we "raised ourselves!". We prided ourselves on the accomplishments we made in our lives. We both loved animals, good wine, our daughters, and grandchildren ,redwood trees, rhodies (thank you Eric for planting those rhodies),gardening , herbal medicine ,reading, swimming, our homes and how we worked to get them the way we wanted them ,and traveling. Most of all we loved our true friends. My beautiful friend,you will forever be in my heart ,thoughts, and prayers. Until we meet again----, Happy Travels!!!!

Nancy Caperon

December 30, 2017

I met Julie Ann around 1959 when I began working as a transcriber in the Adler home in Auburn (later in rented office space). Even then she seemed happy and found ways to get around despite her disability. After the untimely deaths of both her parents, I often wondered what became of Julie. It appears she had a full and happy life and was loved by many. My sincere condolences to her family.

Eric Norstog

December 22, 2017

When I moved to Lorane 15 years ago, I was aware of Julie only as the person whose llama sometimes challenged traffic at a curve on Siuslaw River Road. We met when she called me to do some carpentry work on her lovely, secluded forest home. I became a regular at Julie's parties with a lively assortment of local folks, and sometimes hosted Julie and friends at my new home. When Julie became single, I asked her for a date, and we slowly became a couple, though we kept separate homes. Julie was smart, witty, very gregarious and a lot of fun, besides being a knockout beauty. Julie had remarkable presence of mind and poise, and I never heard her raise her voice to any provocation. Instead,Julie calmly let people know her expectations. Julie had nearly a photographic memory of who said what, when and in what circumstances. She asked me to be present at her bedside, with her lovely grown daughters, when she passed. I will love Julie in memory as long as I live.

Ken Bachelder

December 18, 2017

Very sad indeed to read of Julia's passing. I regret not going to see her as often as I should have. I will always remember her smile

Michael Rechel

December 17, 2017

I am so very saddened to see Julie's obituary. She and I shared a friendship/romantic relationship back in the late 80's. She'll always have a special place in my heart.

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