JULIA DEL CAMPBELL MAYER

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JULIA DEL CAMPBELL MAYER On Saturday, July 30, 2016, Julia departed this life surrounded by her beloved family and close friends. Julia was born in Virden, Manitoba on April 26, 1969, arriving 20 minutes before sister Sheila; special gifts for Glen's second birthday. We are all deeply saddened by her death, yet feeling relief that her brutal encounter with ALS is finished. We can now savor our memories of her being vibrant, earthy, versatile, cheeky, elegant, tough, beautiful and loving. Left to grieve her absence are her loving husband Dean Mayer and their proud sons, Liam and Sean. She also leaves her soulmate twin sister Sheila and husband Trevor Baziuk and their children: Michael, Hannah and Rachel. She is also survived by her loving parents, Ethel and Paul Campbell, and parents-in-law, Sandra Backus and Ron Mayer (Karen Reid). Many beloved uncles, aunts, in-laws, cousins and friends will miss her deeply. She was predeceased by her brother Glen in 2000, uncle Doug Kinley in 2008, and by her four grandparents. Julia spent her growing years with her family in Morden, Oxford England, Regina and St. Vital. As a young woman she expressed her independence by working for years in the hospitality industry. When she and Dean connected and they welcomed their sons, she spent years working for Great-West Life and then the federal Department of Transport. We are proud of her accomplishments as a ball player where she excelled at the plate and in covering first base. So many of her solid friendships began on the diamond and those after-game gatherings. Over the years we don't think she missed any of her sons' basketball, volleyball or other sporting events. With Dean's introduction Julia fell in love with Mexico: its people and cultural delights. They spent many winter vacations there, prompting Julia to learn to speak Spanish fluently. Julia took particular joy in the power of ocean waters and the delights of whales and dolphins. During summer she enjoyed family times at the Whiteshell cottage where she loved to swim and where she taught all the children the skills of diving. She often said that music was in her soul and she loved to sing and dance. And Julia's favorite saying was: "Go Riders!!" With the imposition of disease Julia declared a strong request to spend her days at home, thus she was gracefully cared for by Dean and Sheila and many others. Near the end, Julia provided this message to her main care providers: "Santana and Vanessa, because of you I lived my last years at home. I could not have lasted without you." Their loving devotion will never be forgotten. Thanks also to cousin Mark who provided weekly comfort through massage. Those many professionals that Julia encountered over the last months treated her with utmost respect. So, in spite of ALS, Julia was able to finish her life in a dignified manner. We will never forget her wonderful smile and those "I love you" eyes. Thank you to so many good folks who supported Julia and the family with visits, messages, meals, flowers, prayers and goodwill over these many long months. No flowers please. If desired, donations in Julia's memory may be made to ALS Research or any other charity. A service of remembrance and celebration is planned for 1:30 p.m. Friday, August 12 at St. Mary's Road United Church, 613 St. Mary's Road, Winnipeg, MB. Family and friends may sign a Book of Condolence at www.glenlawn.ca Glen Lawn Funeral Home 204-982-7550

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 06, 2016