Julia "Julie" A. Owen, 74, of Coffeyville passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born on November 24, 1949, in Coffeyville to Orval J. and Maryellen (Wallingford) Staton. Julie grew up and received her education in Coffeyville graduating from Field Kindley High School where she was a member of Drum and Bugle Corp.
Julia's life was defined by her profound commitment to her family and her faith. She married the love of her life, Jim Owen, on the 2nd of June, 1968. Their union was blessed with two beautiful children, Sarah and Michael. Julia's role as a mother was only surpassed by her joy in becoming a grandmother to Kale and Addison, whom she loved dearly. Julie was a long-standing member of the First Presbyterian Church in Coffeyville, where she found comfort and community.
Julie spent her professional career as a bookkeeper at Orval Staton Motors, and later worked at Med-Econ Pharmacy and was appreciated for her meticulousness and dedication. She cherished the simple joys of life—reading, attending her grandchildren's activities, and spending cherished moments with her family. She was an active member of various local groups, including the Field Kindley Faculty Wives, and Tornado Sideliners, contributing her time and energy to better her community.
Julia is survived by her husband, Jim Owen of the home; her children, Sarah Owen of Coffeyville and Michael (Afton) Owen of Niotaze; her grandchildren, Kale Owen and Addison Owen of Niotaze, her sister, Sandi Edmundson of Gladstone, Missouri and her her brother, Jim Staton of Coffeyville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Orval and Maryellen Staton.
The family will greet friends on Monday, September 2, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 North Cline Road in Coffeyville. They will also greet friends on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 402 West 8th Street, Coffeyville followed by a memorial service celebrating Julie's life at 10:00 a.m., with Pastor Diane Massey officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donation in Julie's memory to the Coffeyville Public Library or Coffeyville Friends of Animals; contributions may be left with or mailed in care of David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 North Cline Road, Coffeyville, KS 67337.
In honor of Julia, we encourage those who knew her to share their memories and upload photos to the memorial page at www.dwbfh.com.
