Julie Schlenker

Julie Schlenker, daughter of Ed and Marjorie Schlenker and sister to John (Jack) Schlenker, was received into heaven on March 3, 2016. Born February 20, 1941, Julie grew up in Ankeny, Iowa and was a graduate of Ankeny HS and then Central College in Pella, Iowa. Upon the death of her father, Julie managed and relocated the family dairy farm to land on Spring River, south west of Alba Missouri in 1979.

A great equestrian, Julie's love of and horses was evidenced in her life by her raising beautiful Arabians and competing in horse shows regularly where she received many accolades and awards. She enjoyed camping and riding with friends all over the country in different scenic areas including Colorado, Arizona, Wyoming, Montana, Canada, Arkansas and Missouri. Julie and her cousin, Bill Schlenker, enjoyed camping in Colorado together and she rode often in the Mark Twain National Forest on Lake Table Rock, with friends Kelley Myers, Susan Hughey, Traci Lusatter and Marilyn Colburn. Julie was an expert on wild flower identification and a true nature lover.

Family and friends looked forward to receiving her annual Christmas cards containing photos of her on horseback in breath-taking locations and great stories of her riding adventures and “sleeping under the stars” in our beautiful country.

Julie will be greatly missed by her many friends and especially by her nephews Randy Schlenker (Cherie), Byron Schlenker (Vicki) and Steve Schlenker (Susan). As she wished, and to the relief of her family, Julie was able to pass quietly in the comfort of her home thanks to the compassion and care given by friends, Kris and Tracy Stapleton.

Visitation will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, March 9, 2016 followed by service at 12:00pm at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue. Interment will occur at Oralabor Cemetery in Ankeny.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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