Julia Soumarocoff

April 11, 1912-September 9, 2014

Surrounded in love by her family, Julia Soumarocoff, passed away peacefully at the age of 102 on Tuesday, Sept. 9th.

Born in Pennsylvania, the oldest daughter of 9 children, she gave up her dream of becoming a nurse to help support her family during the Depression. She moved to San Francisco in 1943 and in 1945 met and married the love of her life, her loving husband, the late James A. Soumarocoff.

Julia was a treasure. Warm, loving, humorous, affectionate, she was greatly loved by her children, grandchildren and extended family and friends. She was especially kind to children, the elderly and animals. Strong in her character, she was sustained by her cheerful spirit and her deep faith. Kind, considerate, and thoughtful, she put others first. Blessed with a beautiful voice, she sang in the church choir, sung many of the opera arias and loved music from Mozart to Santana and Zydeco. Great dancer. Fabulous cook. Always interested in history, current events, and people, she had a long, healthy, and rich life.

Julia will be dearly missed and will always remain in our hearts. She is survived by her loving daughters, Gail (Marty) Drexler, Julianna Soumarocoff, Jeanie (Jim) Duffey. Adored Grammy to grandchildren Alexandra and Nicholas Drexler; loving Grandma Julia to Kevin and Scott Duffey and six greatgrandchildren; loving sister of Catherine Buechi. She was predeceased by sisters, Marie, Helen, Barbara, Elizabeth, Enka and brothers, Frank and George.

Family and friends are invited to attend the Panihida, Sunday, Sept. 14, 7:00 P.M., and the Funeral, Monday, Sept. 15, 10:00 A.M. both at Church of All Russian Saints, 744 El Camino Real, Burlingame, CA 94010. Burial will follow the services at Serbian Cemetery in Colma.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony Dining Room in San Francisco, Season of Sharing (San Francisco Chronicle), Hospice of the East Bay or Church of All Russian Saints in Burlingame.