Julianne died Wednesday, February 5th, 2014 after five years striving to create as full a life as possible for her family while courageously managing cancer. She defined herself not as a patient, but rather by her devotion as a wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend – and especially as the mother of Adam (8) and Matthew (5) whose care she put before all else.
Born in Oslo, Norway on July 15, 1968, Julianne grew up in Los Angeles, graduated from UCSD and received her Juris Doctorate Degree from California Western School of Law. An avid equestrian, world traveller and savvy shopper, Julianne married Marchus Nelson of Napa in 2005. A member of the California Bar Association, Julianne worked most recently as a Planner for the City of Napa, where she helped craft the long-range plan for downtown redevelopment. She was active in her neighborhood association, her children’s school, and charities raising money for cancer research. Her friendships – many of which spanned over decades and continents – flourished from her warmth and grace.
Her life will be honored at a funeral service at 1:00 Tuesday at First Christian Church, 2659 First Street, in Napa. The service will be followed by an inurnment and reception at Tulocay Cemetery, 411 Coombsville Road.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to assist her family can be made payable to UBS Financial Services, 703 Trancas Street, Napa, CA 94558, with a memo reading “Julianne’s Memorial Fund.” Donations also can be made to her sons' school, Blue Oak, 1436 Polk Street, Napa, CA 94559, noting that they are, “In Memory of Julianne Ward Nelson.”
Her family is tremendously grateful for the care and support shown by the many people who knew and loved Julianne.
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