COXON, Julie Ellen

1969-2008

Julie passed away on June 25, from pneumonia and complications of Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD), a rare and life-threatening genetic condition. She was diagnosed at age twelve and participated in CGD research at the National Institute of Health as well as the medical trials for the drug Interferon (now called Actimmune).

 Julie was born in Santa Barbara on June 22, 1969. She moved with her family to Oahu, Hawaii at age five and returned to Santa Barbara in 1979. She attended La Cumbre Junior High and San Marcos High Schools. She also attended Santa Barbara City College and received a degree in Radiology. She worked as a waitress for many years while also making two ten-month trips to the South Pacific. After completing her extensive travels, she began working at the Santa Barbara Medical Foundation as an X-ray Technician where she worked until her health issues forced her into retirement.

Julie loved life. She loved her family and friends plus her cats and bunny Bradley. She had a zest for life and was always working on a new artistic project. She had a huge heart and an abundance of love. She loved the ocean and walks on the beach. She learned to swim at Chinaman's Hat in Hawaii. Her family wishes to thank all the physicians who played a part in her care. In addition, to all RNs and staff members at Cottage Hospital who had any part in her care,we sincerely appreciated all your wonderful care. A special thank you to the entire CCU staff , Julie's care was impeccable. Julie is survived by her mother Gwen Coxon of Santa Barbara and sister Kristine Ewing (Todd) and nieces Ashlynn and Cayden of Ventura; nephew Jamien Ousey of Santa Barbara; uncle Mark (Jenny) Coxon and nieces Cheyenne and Joie of Santa Ynez; Uncle Bruce (Emily) Rolland of Redondo Beach; Aunt Gail (Michael) Stichler and nieces Kendra and Hana of Santa Barbara. Julie was preceded in death by her father Stephen Coxon; sister Deborah Coxon; grandparents Bruce and Hilda Coxon; and Raymond and Dorothy Rolland. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations be made to Calvary Chapel or Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter (BUNS) located at the Santa Barbara County Animal Shelter, 5473 Overpass Rd.

A private memorial service will be held for the family. Arrangements by Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapels