Julia Anne Whitcombe, née Beebe, died in her home in Pacific Palisades on September 3. She was 93.
Born in Crawfordsville, Indiana, Julia attended Hanover College, the first member of her family to do so. After college, she met and married John Whitcombe, her devoted husband of almost 55 years.
Julia was active in the theater, her first and most enduring love. During her life, she performed with many theater companies, including Bonfils Theatre in Denver, Colorado; Thunder River Theatre Company in Carbondale, Colorado; and Theatre Palisades in Pacific Palisades.
Julia donated time to her community. She served on the Board of Theatre Palisades, on her homeowner Board of Directors, and, for many years, volunteered with what was then called Recording for the Blind.
She was an avid reader and book club participant. When she and her husband lived in Colorado, Julia was an active congregant at the First Christian Church in Rifle, Colorado.
Julia was predeceased by her husband John, her son, David Whitcombe, and granddaughter Faith Sheffield. She is survived by daughter Nancy Whitcombe, grandchildren John and Anne Baker, her sister, Jane Fisher, and nieces and nephews.
We would like to extend a special thanks to all of the caregivers who provided exceptional support to Julia in her final year.
A memorial service will take place at Theatre Palisades, 941 Temescal Canyon Road, on Saturday, September 16, at 2 p.m. RSVP, if possible, to nonajhale@aol.com or to the box office at 310-454-1970, especially if you would like to say a few words. No flowers, please, but donations to the theater are happily accepted.
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