I HAD KNOWN JULIE FOR 12 YEARS AND WHAT A JOY SHE WAS EACH TIME I SEEN HER. SHE WAS A PATIENT IN OUR OFFICE AND SHE WOULD LIGHT UP THE PLACE WITH HER SMILE AND SILLINESS. SHE HAS MADE A IMPRESSION ON MY HEART THAT WILL LAST MY LIFETIME. SHE WILL BE MISSED DEARLY.
we were shocked and saddened to hear of Julie's tragic and untimely death. Please accept our expression of deep sympathy to you as a long-time friend and associate, and please convey our sympathy to her family.
This is Michelle Kvanli in San Marcos. I received word from Ben that Julie was in an accident this week. I am so sorry. I do know that Julie was a wonderful person who just wanted to get people in boats. We all share the same passion, and I was shocked and very sad to hear of her passing. I know that the love she imparted to others will stay with them always. Truly, I wish I would have been able to spend more time with her. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. Sincerely, Michelle Kvanli
I'd like to contribute to your collection (for the ACA) on behalf of Julie Basham. I did not know her, but we share the same first name, and she died on the day I celebrated my birthday, so it feels like a sort of connection.
just a note to let you know we are thinking of you. I've been sick about the news today and can only imagine how you must feel. I am actually just shocked. It just doesn't seen possible.
If there is anything I can do, please don't hesitate to give me a call.
I am so so sorry to hear about Julie. It's very hard to believe. I was thinking earlier this week how nice it would be to go paddling with you guys this summer. Its just so hard to realize, someone can be gone that fast...if there is anything at all I can do please let me know. I really mean that, don't hesitate.
I will cherish all those hugs she was so eager to give out! She was so good to my children and all children she came in contact with. Her skills and mentoring will be sorely missed.
i was shocked to hear that julie had passed.. i loved kayaking with her, and i will miss her dearly. I remember when we used to always go get starbucks together and i will never forget those times.. I WILL MISS YOU JULIE ALWAYS KNOW THAT!
What a wonderful person. A loss to the world. I will always miss her sharp wit and humour. My heart cries, but I know she is out there paddling somewhere.
Julie and I have been friends for almost 16 years. Next to my own mother, she knew me better than anyone else and has been the best friend I've ever known. I can't even begin to describe the void that losing her has left in my heart.
I don't think anyone who ever spent more than a few minutes with Julie was left unchanged. She made a huge impact on this world in her short 44 years and squeezed more life out of that time than most people who live twice as long.
So here's to my wonderful friend, my confidant, my inspiration, and the wonderful Auntie Joules who loved my baby girls so very much. Our family is smaller without her, but our love is deeper and life so much richer because of her. What an amazing legacy she left us all.
I was quite a shock to here it at FTLOTL and I generally go into brain pause until my emotions and thoughts can process. I spent yesterday trying to get it together. I know I only got to see her a few times over the last couple of years, but I feel like I've lost a close friend. It's weird when you don't see someone all the time. It makes it harder to come to terms with their being gone. I read the comments on her blog. Seems she had that effect on many others. A tribute to her.
Julie made me wear feather boas and stupid party hats while training for the Safari. The other racers steered clear of us because they thought we were crazy. On the 2nd day of the Safari, I asked Julie if she'd slept at all the night before. She said- absolutely- I had 4 very restful minutes of sleep. (We'd bundled up in garbage sacks under a bridge swatting clouds of mosquitos during a bad thunderstorm.)
The next day she sang show tunes to keep herself awake. We finished the race in 78 hours, sunburned, dehydrated, covered with bug bites and ankle deep in dead mayflies.
I was humbled by the experience and priviledged to have spent so much time with Julie.
I can't paddle the San Marcos without sensing her presence. I feel better just knowing she's there.
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One of the best friends you could hope to have!
I HAD KNOWN JULIE FOR 12 YEARS AND WHAT A JOY SHE WAS EACH TIME I SEEN HER. SHE WAS A PATIENT IN OUR OFFICE AND SHE WOULD LIGHT UP THE PLACE WITH HER SMILE AND SILLINESS. SHE HAS MADE A IMPRESSION ON MY HEART THAT WILL LAST MY LIFETIME. SHE WILL BE MISSED DEARLY.
THE OFFICE LOVED YOU JULIE!!!!!!
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we were shocked and saddened to hear of Julie's tragic and untimely death. Please accept our expression of deep sympathy to you as a long-time friend and associate, and please convey our sympathy to her family.
Chris Nielsen and Marcia Borden
This is Michelle Kvanli in San Marcos. I received word from Ben that Julie was in an accident this week. I am so sorry. I do know that Julie was a wonderful person who just wanted to get people in boats. We all share the same passion, and I was shocked and very sad to hear of her passing. I know that the love she imparted to others will stay with them always. Truly, I wish I would have been able to spend more time with her. If there is anything we can do, please let us know.
Sincerely,
Michelle Kvanli
I'd like to contribute to your collection (for the ACA) on behalf of Julie Basham. I did not know her, but we share the same first name, and she died on the day I celebrated my birthday, so it feels like a sort of connection.
Julie (Abbott)
just a note to let you know we are thinking of you. I've been sick about the news today and can only imagine how you must feel. I am actually just shocked. It just doesn't seen possible.
If there is anything I can do, please don't hesitate to give me a call.
Bobby
I saw your posting on the website about Julie. My condolences to all of you!
Lynn
Know this is old news to you but just looking to find anything
about her and this was first thing that came up pertaining to her.
http://www.joenickp.com/water/texaswatersafari.html
Thought it might bring back some good memories.
Bubba
I am so so sorry to hear about Julie. It's very hard
to believe. I was thinking earlier this week how nice
it would be to go paddling with you guys this summer.
Its just so hard to realize, someone can be gone that
fast...if there is anything at all I can do please let
me know. I really mean that, don't hesitate.
She will be missed very much.
My prayers are with you and the family
Shirley Weber
I will cherish all those hugs she was so eager to give out! She was so good to my children and all children she came in contact with. Her skills and mentoring will be sorely missed.
i was shocked to hear that julie had passed.. i loved kayaking with her, and i will miss her dearly. I remember when we used to always go get starbucks together and i will never forget those times.. I WILL MISS YOU JULIE ALWAYS KNOW THAT!
What a wonderful person. A loss to the world. I will always miss her sharp wit and humour. My heart cries, but I know she is out there paddling somewhere.
Julie and I have been friends for almost 16 years. Next to my own mother, she knew me better than anyone else and has been the best friend I've ever known. I can't even begin to describe the void that losing her has left in my heart.
I don't think anyone who ever spent more than a few minutes with Julie was left unchanged. She made a huge impact on this world in her short 44 years and squeezed more life out of that time than most people who live twice as long.
So here's to my wonderful friend, my confidant, my inspiration, and the wonderful Auntie Joules who loved my baby girls so very much. Our family is smaller without her, but our love is deeper and life so much richer because of her. What an amazing legacy she left us all.
I'll love you always, my friend.
Loretta
I was quite a shock to here it at FTLOTL and I generally go into brain pause until my emotions and thoughts can process. I spent yesterday trying to get it together. I know I only got to see her a few times over the last couple of years, but I feel like I've lost a close friend. It's weird when you don't see someone all the time. It makes it harder to come to terms with their being gone. I read the comments on her blog. Seems she had that effect on many others. A tribute to her.
Fran
Julie made me wear feather boas and stupid party hats while training for the Safari. The other racers steered clear of us because they thought we were crazy. On the 2nd day of the Safari, I asked Julie if she'd slept at all the night before. She said- absolutely- I had 4 very restful minutes of sleep. (We'd bundled up in garbage sacks under a bridge swatting clouds of mosquitos during a bad thunderstorm.)
The next day she sang show tunes to keep herself awake. We finished the race in 78 hours, sunburned, dehydrated, covered with bug bites and ankle deep in dead mayflies.
I was humbled by the experience and priviledged to have spent so much time with Julie.
I can't paddle the San Marcos without sensing her presence. I feel better just knowing she's there.
See you at Seadrift, Julie.
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