Julia Gertrude Speer

Julia Gertrude Speer

Julia Gertrude Speer, longtime resident of Fall City, age 95, died June 3, 2013 in Enumclaw Washington. She was born September 24, 1917 to Norwegian immigrants Anders and Gertrude (Stølen) Ormbergstøl in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada.

Julia and her husband Rollin were members of Fall City Rebekah Lodge, Fall City Odd Fellows Lodge, Grange and the Fall City United Methodist Church. Julia loved reading and always had a book in her hand. She loved the countryside, mountains, and her garden especially her irises and humming birds.

Julia is survived by her daughter, Bonnie Barry; grandchildren Brad Barry and Brenda Nicholson; niece Wendy Bitney of Enumclaw, Washington; and sister-in-law Thursa Ormberg of Enumclaw, Washington.

She will be laid to rest beside her husband Rollin Speer at the Fall City Cemetery on June 30, 2013 at 2pm. Friends are invited to attend. A formal memorial is planned for the near future to be announced.

Donations can be made to “The Giving Fund”, Fall City United Methodist Church at 4326 337th Pl SE, Fall City, WA 98024.