After years of suffering from Alzheimer's disease, Julie Brotherton passed peacefully on May 6, 2024. She took her last breath while holding the hand of her husband and love of her life, Dale Brotherton.

Juliann Currey Brotherton was born in Denver, Colorado on June 17, 1934 to Clifford and Enid (McCollister) Currey. After moving from Englewood to Alamosa, and Cañon City, the Currey family settled in Greeley Colorado, where Julie graduated from Greeley High School in 1952. Julie attended Colorado State Teacher's College in Greeley (now the University of Northern Colorado) where she studied Elementary Education for three years, until something better came along.

In the summer of 1954, Julie agreed to accept a blind date offer, and on that evening she met the man who would become her lifelong companion — Dale Frederick Brotherton. Dale and Julie were married on August 28, 1955. After a honeymoon in the Black Hills of South Dakota, the newlyweds moved to Denver. Dale began his schooling, Julie worked at the downtown office of the telephone company, and the two lived in several different apartments throughout South Denver. Julie put her phone job on hold and became a full-time homemaker to raise her four children — Vicki Louise (1957), Kenneth Dale (1958), Kristi Ann (1960) and Tammi Sue (1962).

Julie was one of the pioneer settlers of Northglenn, Colorado, and the family moved into a new home February 1960. Julie always loved to be with people and made friends easily. She had a keen knack for organizing events and managing people and was involved in a variety of service organizations. Julie was the first president of the Jaycee-ettes, the Brownie leader for Troop #125 (for each of her Brownie daughters), and the Neighborhood Chairman in charge of all twenty Girl Scout troops in Northglenn. Julie and Dale were charter members of the Northglenn United Methodist Church when it was organized and were instrumental in the construction of the new sanctuary. For many years, Julie was very active in the Yaddah-Yaddah book group, the Yellow Rose women's group and Cuddle Makers, where she helped make small quilts and stuffed teddy bears to donate to hospitals. In 1976, Dale and Julie moved to the west side of town. As her kids moved away from home, Julie continued to make lunch and afterschool snacks for her grandkids who attended Northglenn High School.

Julie was an artist and always crafting items to give away as gifts. She enjoyed sewing outfits for her kids, making dolls, cross-stitch, and painting — her preferred subjects were flowers, horses and landscapes. Julie also loved writing letters (and getting mail), her favorite project being the writing of her annual Christmas letter (with humorous themes and illustrations). In 1970, Julie and Dale bought a small piece of land at St. Mary's Glacier in Clear Creek County to build a cabin. The cabin was designed and built by Dale (for Julie) with the help of family and friends, and furnished with items collected by Julie's parents (for their dream cabin). The family spent every summer for the next 40 years at the cabin — no phone, no TV, just a round fireplace with a wrap-around couch, a picnic table with wooden stools and lots of time to laugh, play card games and read. Julie also enjoyed road trips with Dale and family, as much for the adventure as for the time spent having fun with family (and staying in motels and eating at restaurants).

Julie was a sweetheart, who could also be surprisingly outspoken. She always shared her feelings and was not shy in telling others when she felt that they were wrong. Julie had the uncanny ability to make an ordinary day special. She felt that her family and friendships were very precious, and each person enriched her life in a unique and important way. Julie loved her life and felt very fortunate. In the end, Julie thanked God for all of the blessings, and the undying love of her family and friends.

Julie is survived by her husband Dale Brotherton, sister Janet Williamson, children Vicki Whiteley (Jim), Kenneth Brotherton, Kristi Brotherton, Tammi Jones; five grandchildren, Carli Nantista (Joseph), Dayle Steinke (Steve Bryze), Keeli Ayars (Ryan), Jay Whiteley (Amanda), C.J. Jones; three great-grandchildren, Natalia Nantista, Kelsey Juliann Ayars, Connor Ayars, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Cliff and Enid Currey.

A service to commemorate the life of Juliann Currey Brotherton will be held on Sunday, June 23, 2024, 2:00 PM at Northglenn United Methodist Church, 1605 West 106th Avenue, Northglenn, CO 80234.

Instead of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Julie's memory to the Northglenn United Methodist Church