A Celebration of Life for Julia Ann ‘Julie’ Rector, 60, Lawrence, will be at 10 am Wednesday, July 13th at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory. Steve Steinbach will officiate. Julie passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, at LMH Health.
She was born May 2, 1962, in Wheatridge, Colorado, the daughter of Robert and Peggy Sue Ann Speer Rector. She graduated from Lawrence High School in 1982 and was a 36 year client of Cottonwood, Inc. She was an avid Jayhawk sports fan.
She was preceded in death by her parents Robert Rector and Peggy Santee. She is survived by her stepmother, Jan Grohs, Colorado Springs; three brothers, Mark Rector, Chicago, Jack Rector, Jackson, Colo., and Jon Scott Rector, Kansas City, Mo; her aunt, Norma Jane Pomeroy, Derby; and cousin Lois DeWitt, Kansas.
Memorials in Julie’s name may be made to Cottonwood, Inc.
Rest in peace ?️ Julie,
I away liked you smile, you will be deadly missed by me.
Julie was one of a kind, always happy and willing to help others. LHS Lion proud to KU Jayhawks forever a Lawrence girl! You will be missed!
You were a awesome friend to everyone! You will be greatly missed!!!
sorry for your loss
Miss Julie, it was an honor to share a little piece of your life. Now you have been reunited with your mom. And are no longer in your earthly body! Run, jump, do a flip!!! Until I see you there…
Used to live down the street from the Rectors in Lawrence. Went to school with Jack. So sorry to hear of this. My sincere condolences to the entire Rector family. Rest in Peace, Julie.
Condolences to family and friends . . . Julie, although it has been years. I’ll never forget your spirit lifting laugh. Take your Rest In Peace, my friend.
My husband, Doug, and I met Julie when we worked at cottonwood years ago. We always enjoyed being around Julie! She was so friendly and upbeat. She always had a smile on her face and was always cracking jokes.
Our condolences to Julie’s family and friends. She will certainly be missed!
I remember Julie from high school. Rest in peace. Condolences to her family.
Julie was always busy–she’d rather work than sleep. She had a very unique sense of humor, often delivering a joke deadpan and then laughing at the quizzical look on the listener’s face. A fine role model for people who might complain about their problems; she had faced many trials, but met them head-on and persevered. I’ve never known anyone so strong-willed and strong-minded. Heaven welcomes a good woman. May she be at peace–no one deserves it more.
My sympathies are with dear Julie’s friends and family. Her shining light will be missed.
Julie was one of the sweetest & happiest people I have ever met! Xoxo Marla
Oh Julie, I will miss you so much! I loved hearing your stories, your jokes and your laugh! You are missed…
Julie, we always enjoyed your sense of humor and admired your positive attitude for life. Thinking of you brings back many fond memories of times with you and your folks. Your many friends will miss you.
You lived your life on your own terms, each and every day. You were a woman to be reckoned with. We will miss you.
Julie…you provided such laughter for me as your supervisor. Your sense of humor is legendary and I will miss you forever. God’s peace sweet angel!
Julie, you were the champion pizza box folder!! And I will never forget our trips to Colorado with Parks and Rec back in the day!!!You will be missed! Rock Chalk!!
Julie … you are missed already. I am so sorry I didn’t get to see you one last time. You were amazing … I hope you know that. Peace be with you dear Julie.
I will miss contagious laugh and your love for your Jayhawks!! You will be truly missed!!
Rest In Peace Julie. You’ll be dearly missed!