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Julia Nuttall Obituary

Julia Larsen

NUTTALL

Julia Larsen Nuttall passed away in Reno, NV on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 following an 18 month battle with cancer. She was born January 30, 1973 in Billings, MT. Following graduation from Senior High, she attended BYU on a National Merit Scholarship, and then taught junior high and high school in Nevada, first in West Wendover, then in Reno. At the time of her death she was a teacher at Hug High School in Reno. She married Brent Nuttall in the Mesa AZ LDS temple on March 16, 2001.

She is survived by her parents, Carl Larsen of Billings, Joan Whiteford of Renton, WA, her sister, Anne Marie Garza of Billings; niece, Celestina, as well as many beloved relatives and friends throughout the world.

Funeral services will be Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 10 a.m. in Reno at the LDS Chapel located at 8080 Lemmon Dr Reno, NV 89506.

Julia has requested everyone wear there favorite shoes to the funeral.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Hug High School Scholarship fund in Julia's name. Please contact Dee Parks 775-327-5607. Walton Funeral Home, Reno entrusted with arrangements.

Published by The Reno Gazette Journal and Lyon County News Leader on May 29, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Julia Nuttall

17 Entries

Lora Reynolds-Hirsch

June 9, 2008

To Julia's family, friends, students and all who's lives she touched,

We have been friends for 30 years and it is truely hard to say goodbye. I have enjoyed reading everyone's entries in her guest book and it fills my heart to know that everyone loved her as much as I did. Though she is no longer gracing our presents I have no doubt in my mind that she is smiling down upon everyone she knew and has on a silly pair of shoes. I will cherish all my memories of growing up together, the birthday parties, slumber parties, rollerskating, playing in the ditch, and so many more. My heart and prayers especially go out to Brent, Anne, Joan and Carl. I will see you again Jules - All my love

Jennifer Hope

June 5, 2008

I was lucky enough to have Julia not only as a roommate but as a friend. She has always been a great listener and gave great advice. I will miss her immensely but am happy with the knowledge that she is out of pain and with Heavenly Father. She has always been a good example and I am grateful for having known her.

Jami Ann Schaffer

June 2, 2008

Julia was one of my first friends. She knew who she was so early. Through the years and different choices we made in life, she was constant. She inspired me to try things - painting my dining room table or discover something special in an old film. There is a hole in my heart since I read Brent's email. I, too, assumed I had many more years to sit on the phone like junior high school girls talking about the wonder of a SuperTarget or importance of Austen.

There was something special about Julia. Whether the goofy title subject lines of her emails or the thoughtfulness in the blanket she made for my oldest daughter, she was unique. Who else owned lime green shoes - and could carry it off!

I truly believe that she was pure of heart. I wish her family peace. We were all blessed to have known her.

I loved her and I miss her very much.

Heather Eoff

June 2, 2008

Julia and I were roommates at BYU. She was always so funny and I will remember her being "The Queen of Everything". Thinking of her makes me smile. I am glad to have been in contact with her over the last few years, but regret I never got to talk to her there at the end. I guess in vain I thought we had more time with her. Brent, you are in our prayers.

Laura Lovett

June 1, 2008

It broke my heart to hear of her passing from one of my friends. Mrs. Nuttall was so full of life, so happy and always showed off all of her favorite shoes to us in class =). Thanks to her I pushed myself more at school. I always looked forward to her class.
There was one day I came to class in my bubblegum pink ballet slippers and she became so excited when she saw them. Asking her why, she didn't say anything but stepped out from behind her desk and pointed to her own feet. She was wearing the same shoes! We laughed and she made me a little jealous by saying she had them in 2 other colors.
Mrs. Nuttall is a great woman, a magnificent teacher and a wonderful friend. I will miss her deeply and my condolences to her family.

Kerrie Young

June 1, 2008

To Julia's family,
I was a roommate with Julia at BYU. We had some good times in apt #310. I will remember Julia and her wonderful smile. Truly, those years have become dear memories to me. Till we meet again, Julia. I love you.

Debbie Wilson-Taylor

June 1, 2008

Julia, was a great friend of mine since Junior High. I have been remembering some of the fun that we had in high school. I am so glad that I got to meet her husband Brent, at our high school reunion. He is such a nice guy and I am so sorry for his loss and that of their families. My only regret is not keeping in better touch. I spoke with her in August and had such a fun conversation. I wish so much I would've called her back and not but it of until tomorrow. As they say don't but off till tomorrow what should be done today. I know that I will miss her elegance and her radiant smile.

mari ramirez

June 1, 2008

I was a student of Mrs. Nuttal this year, i was in her government class. This being my senior year was very tough, but she always pushed us hard so that we would make it to graduation. It breaks my heart to know that she didin't make it to graduation because i know how much she was looking foward to it. I admire how tough she was, even though she was in pain she was still there to teach us and to guide us. At graduation she will be in our thoughts and heats we will miss her..

Nicole

June 1, 2008

I remember the day I graduated looking out into the crowd and seeing Miss Larsen's face. She had moved on to bigger and better before I had graduated but her memory was never forgotten in West Wendover High School. She brought so much culture and life into her classroom and I think that is one thing she gave to all of her students. I am saddened to hear of this loss. But she will never be forgotten in our hearts or in our memories.

BM Hunt

May 31, 2008

We are so sorry to hear about the passing of "Julianne" as she was fondly called by us, her neighbors. Our love and prayers to Brent and her family.

The Hunt Family,
Jeff,Bona,Rachael and Morgan

Howard Copelan

May 30, 2008

Julia taught our daughter Anna and son Sam at West Wendover. We and they remember her fondly. She was a wonderfully sweet woman and we delighted in her acquaintance. We rember she came all the way back from Reno just to attend our daughter's graduation. That kind of commitment is very hard to find. Partly because of her our daughter went on to study linguistics at Hebrew University. Our best to Julia family and she is in our prayers tonight.

Annastaysha Ponsock

May 30, 2008

Mrs. Nuttall, she was my favorite teacher at Hug High. My best friend and I had her as a teacher all four years, first as an English substitute and then the last three years as our French teacher. She used to tell me I had a great mind, and great potential but that I just needed the push to achieve my greatness. She was an awesome woman, always happy-go-lucky and always "not looking" when we really needed her to be a friend and not a teacher. She was the greatest! I just wish I had come back to see her, to tell her life's going great for me but now it's too late and all I can think to really tell her is simply. Thank You. Thank you for being there when I needed someone to talk to, or just someone to tell me that I really meant something to the world.

Thank You Mrs. Nuttall, for everything you've ever done for me, whether it be willing or subconsciously.

Jody Bergstrom-Dunlap

May 30, 2008

Julia,
Its funny how life has taken us to so many different places. The funny part is we started together at Highland. You began your journey and I began my search. I remember your strong beliefs carried you all the way and all those books (which I used as shelves for the most part.) You were never caught without a smile, style and grace and I know the Lord found your beautiful face just the same way when you came to Heaven. We love you, we miss you, we will see you again my dear!

Rebecca Despain

May 30, 2008

Julia was my friend. We had a lot in common, music, shoes, and books. It seems like just yesterday when I took her husband's place at a concert where we got to relive our teen years. I will never be able to read the Count of Monte Cristo or Persuasion again without thinking of her. I love the fact that when you walked into her home, she had her shoes right there, and books. She will be missed.

Chris Thomas

May 29, 2008

I had Julia as a French teacher my junior and senior years, 2002-2003, and 2003-2004, at Hug High School. She was a great inspiration for me to continue onto college. I remember one time sitting in her class and I made up a word She jokingly said that she would make sure I'd have to retake English if I kept using the word, though I don't even remember the word. I also remember visiting her a few months back and it made me sad to see her having to get chemotherapy. She is a teacher I will always remember, playing a huge role in my choice to go to college. Julia will surely be missed.

Kristine Gotchy

May 29, 2008

To Mrs Nuttall family, I am a parent of a Hawk and if it were for her he would not be graduating, she was the best of them all. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Eldena Bear Dont Walk

May 29, 2008

To Julia's family,
I havent seen Julia since high school but I always remember her as one of the few truly bright shiny faces from that time. I'm truly saddened and my sympathy goes out to her family.

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