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Isanti and Cambridge, Minnesota

In Memory of Julie Branville

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Julie Branville obit photoJulie Branville, age 31, of Isanti died September 1, 2013 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center – Fairview. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, September 9th at Spirit River Community with Pastor Jim Crecelius officiating. A time for visiting will be held one hour prior to the service.

Julie Kay Branville was born September 25, 1981 in Coon Rapids to Clifford James and Brenda Kay (Cook) Smith. Julie graduated from Braham High School, Class of 2000. She attended Anoka Ramsey Community College in Cambridge. On November 14, 2008 she married Roger Branville and they made their home in Isanti. Julie was a member of Spirit River Community Church in Isanti. Julie loved children and worked at Next Best Thing To Mom, Little Red Wagon and Teddy Bear Care in Isanti before her illness. She loved taking pictures, painting and drawing. Her favorite place was going to Duluth, the North Shore and Gooseberry Falls with her family.

Julie died September 1, 2013 at University of Minnesota – Fairview Hospital at the age of 31 years, 11 months and 6 days.

Julie is survived by her husband, Roger of Isanti; 3 children, Stephen of Coon Rapids, Jason and Cecilia of Isanti; parents, Clifford James Smith and Brenda Kay Smith of Braham; grandparents, Ernest and Marlene Cook of Longville, Cecil and Pat Smith of St. Francis; brother and sisters, Cheri Smith of Braham, Crystal (Terry) Erickson of Brainerd, Barbara Smith of Braham, Ryan Smith of Braham; mother and father-in-law, John and Donna Branville of Anoka; sister-in-law, Dawn (Jimmy) VanderVegt of Ogilvie; and many other relatives and friends.

 

Guestbook Entries:

  1. Brenda & family. I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter. I am sure god greeted her with open arms. If there is anything I can do please don’t hesitate to ask. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

    Dana

  2. Brenda, Cliff & family. I am sorry for your loss. You have been and continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. May you take comfort in knowing Julie is with God resting in perfect peace.

  3. My deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss. I have many great memories of Julie that I will hold deeply in my heart. She was certainly a spitfire who brought much joy to those around her. I am sure she will continue to surround you each and every day like your personal Angel from above. My thoughts and prayers are extended to you and your family.

    Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you in this trying time.

  4. My deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your precious daughter. May you find comfort in the loving memories you shared. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

  7. Brenda and Cliff (and all the Smith family),

    I am so sorry to hear about the struggles your family has gone through lately. I was privileged to have know Julie while she attended ARCC and remember her bright smile. You and your family are in my prayers (especially Julie’s daughter!). Let me know if there’s anything I can help you with!

  9. Brenda and family,

    I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you as you mourn the loss of your beautiful daughter. May you find comfort in loving memories and peace that comes from God.

  15. Julie embraced life so very much. In her all too short life she lived it to the fullest. Every day was another chance to fulfill a dream, make a difference and meet and make new friends. We miss you so very much.