Julee Moake Montgomery, 57, a loving, compassionate daughter, sister, aunt, and mother, passed away on May 29, 2024. Julee was born on August 5, 1966, in Salt Lake City, UT, to Donald Melvin Moake and Sharyn Burns Moake. Julee loved being surrounded by her family and enjoyed crafts and traveling.
She is survived by her children, Thomas and Haylee; her mother, Sharyn; and her siblings, Scott Moake (Sharon), David Moake (Bruce), Stacey Moake Hodges (Stephen), and Brent Moake (Limor). Julee graduated from Olympus High School and Fortis College, earning her nursing degree. She worked as a registered nurse for over 10 years, most recently at the Heart Center at St. Mark’s Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her father, Donald, and her twin baby girls, Emma Lee Montgomery and Gracee Lee Montgomery.
Julee struggled with endless health problems for most of her adult life. Her life was her kids. She fought pain almost every single day but would never give up because of her kids. She always loved children and always wanted to be a mom. Even as a teenager, she was the best babysitter ever. She has always been a beautiful caretaker, not only to her own family but to her patients and friends as well. To her nieces and nephews, she was their “Nudder Mother.” Her happiest and saddest moments were because of her children. The joy of all her children being born and their accomplishments brought her the greatest happiness. The passing of both the twin girls was the most devastating part of her life. She always made sure to celebrate everything: making holidays, birthdays, and special achievements extra special. She was sensitive and sentimental; she felt all things very deeply. She loved her career and the individuals she met along the way. She had a special way with her patients and connected with them deeply. She loved traveling and was lucky enough to travel the world. She was very artistic, skillfully crafting, cooking, and sewing. Many people were lucky enough to be recipients of her accomplished gifts, such as her blankets, baked goods, and other special crafts. She was very appreciative of the arts. Listening to her son, Thomas, play the cello and watching her daughter, Haylee, dance really emphasized her love for not just the arts but also her children.
Special Memories of Julee:
Julee was such a “daddy’s girl” that, as a little girl, you could find her almost every night on her daddy’s lap watching “Rawhide” on TV.
I remember my aunt “Chewy” making me a peanut butter and jelly “swamich” at grandma’s house when I was a little kid.
She would drive me around in her Mustang to the mall to get pictures taken or to go and get a treat.
Over the last 35+ years, I could count on Julee sending me a card every year on the anniversary date of when she beat me in a game of H-O-R-S-E, reminding me how delicious her victory Slurpee tasted.
She was bold, fun, sweet, gentle, playful, and always ready for a good party.
She loved cats and had the biggest one we’ve ever seen.
Julee made really good cookies!!
After I had Maverick, Julee was the first person to come visit us. She spent her entire lunch break with us. She took me to Disneyland and SeaWorld for my senior trip.
There aren’t enough words in the English language to describe the impact she had on all of us and the ways she changed our lives.
Every time Julee would pick me up for sleepovers, we would always stop to grab Little Caesars on the way back to her house. When I had a hard time swallowing pills, Julee would crush up my melatonin in a water glass, and I still couldn’t do it.
My mom was always there for all of my dance endeavors. She went to every single dance competition and event and always cheered me on. She was my confidant, my role model, my best friend. She fiercely defended and protected me and my brother.
Julee was a wonderful daughter-in-law. She has been an excellent mother to my grandchildren and will be very much missed.
Mom, a name synonymous with strength, love, and resilience. I remember how she had always been there for me, no matter the circumstances. Even during the most difficult moments of our lives, she put on a brave face, never letting me see her struggle. Providing for my sister and I was always her top priority, and she worked tirelessly to ensure our well-being and happiness. Mom was the kindest, most thoughtful, and hardest-working person I have ever known. Her unwavering dedication and boundless love have left an indelible mark on my heart, and her memory will continue to inspire us every day.
A viewing will be held at 9:30 am, followed by a graveside service at 11:00 am on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East Dimple Dell Road (10600 South), Sandy, Utah. To view the recording of the services, click on the "Watch Services" button above.
Guestbook/Condolences
Loved working with Julee, she was a great co worker and friend. She will missed alot.
Loved working with Julee, she was a great co worker and friend. She will missed alot.
She was a great friend. My heart goes out to the family. We will miss her at the 40 year class reunion of Olympus High but she will always be remembered in our hearts by her loving example of being there whenever you need that special love and kindness.
I was so sorry to hear of my cousin Julee’s sudden passing. She was so fun growing up and she had the best smile and laugh. Our prayers go out to Thomas and Hailee, her mother Sharyn, and of course, the rest of the family. When her family visited us in California, we warned them of the sun, but everyone left with a sunburn to remember! God’s blessings and our sympathies to her family!
Such a great cousin, always cheerful and bubbly. Had a few tough breaks but always battled through. Very sorry for Thomas and Haley’s loss and the rest of the immediate family. Always knew our generation of Moake’s was getting up in years. Never for a minute would have thought it would be her to go. Now there are 33. Rest in peace dear cousin.