Julie Ann Ballard

Julie Ann Ballard age 63 of Conifer, Colorado, was met by our Lord in her passing on July 1st, 2019 at UC Health Medical Hospital. She was born August 12th, 1955 to William and Dorothy (Taylor) Haas, where she grew up in Sioux City, Iowa. After graduating from North High, Julie studied music while attending the University of Nebraska. She began her career, as an innovative entrepreneur, when she opened her first business, Julie’s Dancercise Studio in Lincoln, Nebraska, sharing her enthusiasm for music and dance.

After moving to Colorado (1988), Julie continued her education, specializing in skincare, and opening her business, Beautiful Skin Professional Esthetics in Evergreen, Colorado. She became well known in this mountain community, not only as a professional business woman, but as an endearing friend to many, a beloved wife, mother of two sons, grandmother “Nana” to several grandchildren. Julie’s great love of life and positivity was felt by all those she met. She touched the lives of so many women in every stage of life, helping them to feel confident and beautiful. She was active in her community, sharing her musical talents through local theater, singing the National Anthem, and performing with her band Endorphin Holiday. She sang with several church choirs and praise bands. Julie was membership director for the Evergreen Area Chamber of Commerce, and a founding member of Women of Evergreen Businesses (WEB).

She was an active supporter for suicide prevention, and “Project Sanctuary”, an organization helping military veterans and families overcome the affects of PTSD. Julie loved her family immensely, cherishing each unique relationship she had with her sons, of whom she was so very proud, and all her grandchildren, which she took every opportunity to “spoil”. She will always be remembered as a truly beautiful blessing to all those that had the pleasure of knowing her.

Julie is survived by her husband Jack Ballard, her parents William and Dorothy Haas, her son Aaron Malone (Laura)- their children Ash and Logan(Aaron’s father Tom Malone), her son Judson Cushing (Dawn)- their children Madison, Lincoln, and Carter, her brothers, Rick Haas (Jeanne) and James “Jimmy”Haas (Christine) and several nieces and nephews. Also loved by Jack’s children; Jana Ballard (her son Christopher), Jeff Ballard, and Jill Ballard Grogg (Ben)- their children Cade and Ellie. A Celebration of Life will take place Sunday August 11th at 2pm. Aspen Ridge Church 27154 N. Turkey Creek Rd Evergreen CO 80439. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to “Project Sanctuary” @ www.projectsanctuary.us

~You're original, cannot be replaced

If you only knew what the future holds

After a hurricane comes a rainbow

Maybe a reason why all the doors are closed

So you can open one that leads you to the perfect road

Like a lightning bolt, your heart will glow

And when it's time, you'll know

“Firework” Katy Perry