Julia “Julie” Ann (Wallace) Blaich, 83, of Coffeyville passed away Friday, April 11, 2025, at her home with her family at her side.
She was born on July 12, 1941, in Kansas City, Missouri to Opal and David E. Wallace. Julie grew up and attended school in several different locations where her father was stationed with the U.S. Navy, she graduated from high school in Key West, Florida.
After graduating from high school, she attended nursing school at Research Hospital in Kansas City. While in nursing school, she met Warren Blaich, a dental student. After their marriage in 1961 they moved to California where Dr. Blaich served in the U.S. Army. In 1964 the family moved to Coffeyville where Dr. Blaich established his dental practice.
Julie was very active in the Coffeyville Community. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi for over 45 years and Chapter DR, PEO for 30 years. She dedicated many years to the Coffeyville Historical Society, and Friends of the Mansion. She was involved in New Beginnings Arts and Crafts, taught art classes at Cultural Arts and served as Picture Lady. Julie was an accomplished artist and enjoyed china painting, gardening, and playing bridge. She was involved in PTA, Campfire Girls and Boy Scouts as her children grew up. She was an original member of Tuesday Coffee, which has been meeting for 47 years.
Julie and Warren enjoyed extensive traveling on road trips and cruises throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Survivors include her husband Dr. Warren Blaich of the home; her children LeAnn Hale of Pittsburg, Kansas, Jerry (Edie) Blaich of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Dr. Gary (Lorene) Blaich of Coffeyville and Steve (Tammy) Blaich of Coffeyville; her grandchildren, Lauren Hale, Scott (Sarah) Hale, Mason Blaich, Presley Blaich, Julianne Blaich, Annallen Blaich, Kenton Blaich, and Kendall Blaich, and step-grandchildren Patrick Holybee, and Paul Holybee; and six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Tirzah Barlow of Central Point, Oregon.
She was preceded in death by her parents Opal and David Wallace; her in-law Bernie and Eunice Blaich; sister Debbie Weizenegger; her son-in-law Todd Hale and step-grandson Carl Holybee.
Following Julie’s wishes cremation has taken place under the direction of David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville.
A Celebration of Julie’s life will be announced at a later date.
The family suggests memorials in Julia’s memory can be left to the Coffeyville Public Library; contributions can be left with or mailed in care of David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 North Cline Road, Coffeyville, KS 67337.
To leave a condolence for the family online, visit Julia’s memorial page at www.dwbfh.com
