Oregon in October

I too was thinking about being in Portland in Oct. The last time for me was when she had her colon surgery> I walked around the hospital many times picking up the beautiful fallen leaves and collecting them. After she got home from the hospital and was able we walked along the Clackamas river with Carmela, went to the pumpkin farm and the dahlia farm. What a great time we had.
Mom

Thinking of Julie Today

I have been thinking of Julie all day today. I was quilting and she always loved my quilts. I got to bring two of them home and have hung them in my home. On my walls in the quilting room are the cards, calendars, and gifts that Julie has sent me over the years. I remembered shopping with Julie a few times at the gift shop at Tillamook Dairies. We always enjoyed the ice cream, but loved the gift shop even more. She and I both loved the the pretty little gifts they had there and well, the cheese too!

On the way to Tillamook from Oregon City is a big barn that has a quilt painted on the side. We stopped there once and inside they had the most interesting exhibits on quilting and weaving. We loved to go to antique stores and hunt out the old linens. What wonderful memories!

Last October she took us to Sister's OR. It is a town known for quilting and it's little shops geared towards quilters and crafters! We had a wonderful day and it was so beautiful in October with the leaves turning and the fall colors. I remember that each time we went to OR for a visit, we found a quilt store or fabric shop, Julie was thoughtful that way. Course we always tried to go to a store she liked too....that wasn't too hard to do!

I think Julie is in heaven right now smiling when we think of her. Her smile was contagious! I hope she is enjoying ice cream because she had the biggest smile when ice cream and shopping were involved.
Vicky

Julie's Parents thoughts this week

This week we celebrated Julie's birthday. We missed being able to talk to her that day and wished we could hear her voice. We could always tell how she felt by her voice. We thought of her often that day and thought about past birthdays. We celebrated by thanking God for taking her to her Eternal Home free of the pain and suffering she had endured too long. It is such a comfort that she is at peace and no longer will need to endure the troubles and worries of this world.

We love you Julie

Love
Mom and Dad

Obituary in the Ocheyedan Press

Julie Truckenmiller, 44, died at her home in Oregon City, Ore., on Wednesday, September 17, after a long battle with cancer. A memorial service and celebration of her life was held Sunday, September 21, 2008 at the First Baptist Church in Oregon City. Julie was born October 14, 1963, in Worthington, Minn., the daughter of Alan and Mavis Truckenmiller. She grew up in Ocheyedan. She graduated from Ocheyedan High School as valedictorian of her class and gave the graduation speech. She was also the editor of the high school newspaper and involved in jazz band, concert band, as well as choir. Julie moved to Laramie, Wyo., where she worked as a phlebotomist. She then moved to Cheyenne, Wyo., and worked as a medical transcriptionist. When she moved to Oregon City, Ore., she worked for Kaiser Permanente as a medical transcriptionist. Julie was a member of First Baptist Church. She was a part of the praise team. She was involved in the drama ministry, serving as assistant drama director. Twice she was honored with the award "Drama Member of the Year." She served on the stewardship board and helped with different work projects for the church. One of Julie's most treasured memories was being a part of the mission team when they helped a church in El Salvador in the summer of 2007. Survivors are her parents, Alan and Mavis Truckenmiller, Tucson, Ariz.; one sister, Vicky(Jim) King of Rio Rico, Ariz.; niece, Megan Rath; nephew, Macintyre Rath; maternal grandmother, Gertrude Bosma of Sibley; special friend, Dan Frenchko; and her dog, Carmela.

©Ocheyedan Press 2008

Today would have been Julie's 45th Birthday. I really miss her. Here is a picture I found to share with you today. It was one that Pastor John and Kathy had of her in El Salvador.

New Photos scanned today

I had some free time this afternoon and had the most fun scanning photos of Jul when she was a kid. I scanned them from youngest to kindergarten. Here they are for your enjoyment.

Poem that Rhonda read at the funeral

Joined with Thee
 
My sister died this morning,
Oh, how I long to see 
Her gay and glorious spirit
As it is joined with Thee.
 
Is it possible I'm sobbing,
Yet oh so glad inside?
Is it possible I'm joyful
When the one I loved has died?
 
I see the heavens opened,
And there's laughter all around.
Oh, how could I be selfish
And regret the joy she's found?
 
My dear Lord, I do thank you
For letting me be near
This strong and mighty Christian
Who was so very dear.
 
Written by:  Irene Guenther- San Jose, California