Julia Ann Coe-Kramer Obituary (1972

Julia Ann Coe - Kramer, born November 27, 1972 wife of Scott Kramer, daughter of Ann Schmella passed on April 12, 2013. With husband Scott holding her hand and her mother's arms around her, she ended her battle. She was diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiforme in October 2010 and faced the many treatments and challenges of the next two and half years with bravery, dignity and a sense of humor that was Julie. Julie was born and raised in the Yakima Valley leaving to attend college at WSU, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Hearing Sciences. She completed the Master's in Audiology program through WSU in Spokane, doing her internship at Hearing and Speech in Yakima for whom she later worked as an Audiologist. She continued to work at Hearing and Speech while obtaining her Doctorate of Audiology through Salus University in Pennsylvania. In June of 2010 she began working for Valley Vision and Hearing in Ellensburg, focusing on the specialty of cochlear implants. Julie particularly loved working with children and her special 'old vets.' Julie faced her cancer with strength and determination, never complaining except when her driving privileges were taken away. Julie was active in band at Toppenish High School, acting as drum major for three years. She also participated on the golf team which won the regional championship in 1991. Julie wore an honors cord as she graduated with the class of 1991 from Toppenish High School, her parents and grandparents were also Toppenish High graduates. Julie and her husband Scott happily gave many volunteer hours to the Toppenish Rodeo. She was an outdoor girl who loved fly fishing, camping, horseback riding, working cattle and her beloved yellow labrador, Ruger. Ruger lovingly spent many hours as her companion during her illness. Julie was preceded in death by her brother Brent Shearer in 2003, stepfather Ray Shearer, grandparents Dick and Bernice Schmella and Gene and Cay Coe, and Mitch Coe, her father. She is survived by her husband Scott Kramer, step children Kyle and Kelly Kramer, mother Ann Schmella, mother in law Arlene Kramer, sister in law Ronnalee (David) Chandler, Uncles Michael (Vera) Schmella and David (Laurel) Schmella, Aunt Sandy (Bill) Bourgeois, Cindy (Jim) Ebberson, Godgaughter, Dallas Kraft, and several cousins. Special thank yous to Dr. Brady and staff, Drs. Figgs and Chen, doctors and staff at Swedish Cherry Hill Neuroscience Department, and Phil, pharmacist at Shopko, Union Gap for his kindness and patience. And all dear friends who kept her spirits up and supported her through prayers and many thoughtful gestures. A Celebration of life will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday, April 20 at Saint Michael's Episcopal Church with a luncheon following in the church Parish Hall. Inurment will follow at a later date. Instead of flowers, donations may be made to the Yakima Humane Society or Memorial Hospice. Peace and love to you our Jules - take care of the family until we join you. Death is not the last sleep, It is the final awakening' Walter Scott. SERVICES Funeral service Saturday, April 20, 2013 2:00 PM St. Michael's Episcopal Church 5 S Naches Ave Yakima, WA 98901