Obituary of Julie Cupples

August 14, 1945 - November 25, 2012

It is with great sorrow that the family of Julie Cupples announces her passing on Sunday, November 25, 2012 in Cranbrook, British Columbia at 67 years of age.

Julie was born on August 14, 1945 in Delft, Holland at the end of World War 2. In 1951 her family immigrated to Ontario. In 1972 she came to B.C., where she has remained ever since. She was employed at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital for over 20 years until she retired.

Julie loved to be with her family. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were "the sunshine of her life." In her younger days Julie enjoyed playing baseball. She also loved bowling, camping and horseback riding. She liked to garden and she also loved to paint. Her oil paintings were beautiful and will be treasured always.

Julie is survived by her loving husband Dale Cupples, her mother Julianne (Fred), her father Nicolaas, her daughter Julianne (Levine), her brothers Barry (Donna), Willem (Sheila), Rick (Carol), her sisters Janie (Wayne) and Tina (Randy), her step-children Christina (Brian), Steven (Jackie), Colin (Susie) and Dana (Craig), and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sisters Mary and Jannetje, two uncles, one aunt and her oma and opa.

A memorial service for Julie will be held at First Baptist Church in Cranbrook on Monday, December 3, 2012 at 1:00 pm. Her Interment will be on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 11:00 am in the Kimberley Cemetery. Those wishing to make a memorial donation in honour of Julie may do so to the: BC Children's Hospital Foundation, 938 - 28th Avenue West, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 4H4.

 

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at:

www.mcphersonfh.com