Julia (Julie) Kristine Allen

Julia (Julie) Kristine Allen (née Jacobsen), aged 71, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend passed away after a long and courageous journey through Alzheimer's. Survived by her husband, Thomas; children, Erik (Jennifer Logan Allen), Jeffrey (Alison Allen); grandchildren, Finn, August, and Layla; brother Steven Jacobsen (Edie); sister Karen Hansen (Paul); honorary sister Susan Erickson (James). Preceded in death by mother and father, Theodore and Freda Jacobsen; and brother, Mark. The essence of Julie was her role as peacemaker, wherever she went. She was known to treat all with love and respect. In the end, her good heart prevailed, despite what all her mind forgot. Julie was born November 15, 1952 in Clearwater, Florida, and grew up there and in Mt Prospect, Ill. She graduated from Forest View High School, where she met and went on her first date with future husband, Tom, whom she married in 1973. Julie went on to get a bachelor's degree in Biology from Luther College and another bachelor's degree in Nursing from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. She worked in cardiac care nursing and nursing staff development. Julie shared her natural leadership skills with numerous non- profits when her children were younger. Eventually, Julie encountered her real passion for organization development, which led her to work as an independent consultant for Shared Decisions Minnesota and in her own consulting business. Julie was in church choirs from the age of 5. Her passion for singing stayed with her throughout life. She was a founding member of Giving Voice Chorus, a choir for those suffering from memory loss, and their caregivers. As the disease progressed, Julie kept singing, even when she could no longer speak. After Julie was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, she was active in leadership in the local and the national Alzheimer's Association, making presentations throughout the country and internationally regarding her experience. A special thanks to all the people who have supported Julie along the way, especially the choir and people of Central Lutheran Church, the Alzheimer's Association, Giving Voice Chorus, Johanna Shores of Arden Hills, Compassion and Choices. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers to any of the aforementioned organizations. A visitation and funeral service will be held in her honor at 2pm and 3pm, respectively, on February 6, 2024 at Central Lutheran Church, 333 S 12th St, Minneapolis, MN 55404.

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Julia (Julie) Kristine Allen

November 15, 1952 - January 16, 2024

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Julia (Julie) Kristine Allen

November 15, 1952 - January 16, 2024

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