Julie Annette Slade, age 64, of Mesa, Arizona passed away on March 28th, 2025. Born May 28, 1960 in Grants, New Mexico Julie moved to Arizona with her mother and brother at the age of 8.
Julie attended Emerson Elementary, Carson Jr. High and graduated from Westwood High School in 1978. She took a few college courses at Mesa Community College.
Julie married Jess Slade in 1979. She was a devoted wife and mother and raised two children. She began working along side her husband, Jess, at their pizza restaurant in 1985 and continued there until retiring in 2024.
Julie loved playing softball and volleyball, the color purple, and watching her favorite Arizona Diamondbacks. She was an avid reader, enjoyed every minute with her grand kids, and basked in the love of her animals and the wonders of Chihuly glass. She was a frequent shopper on QVC and even the deliveryman suggested an intervention might be in order.
Julie is survived by her husband, Jess E. Slade; son Ryan Slade and daughter Justine Leslie Slade; grandchildren Owen Slade, Kinsie and Kaleb Tomas; brothers, Brett and Kirk White and sister Amber Blanch.
Arrangements by Bunker’s University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.
Julie brought warmth every time I saw her!! I felt lucky when we shared time together. I will miss her joyful heart and friendship. My deepest condolences to Jess and all of her precious family ❤️
I love you forever, grandma. You mean the world to me. I look up to you and you taught me how to be a strong woman and to live my life to the fullest. I wish you could watch me grow more. I’ll visit you as often as I can.