Julie Dee Fox, age 58 of Battle Creek passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024. She was born in Battle Creek on July 12, 1966, the daughter of Donald and Joyce (Roys) West. Julie graduated from Pennfield High School with the Class of 1984. She continued her education at Kellogg Community College KCC, Michigan State University where she graduated in 1988 with a bachelor's in elementary education and from Western Michigan University in 1994 with a master's degree in elementary education. Julie has served as an incredible & loving elementary teacher with Battle Creek Public Schools for more than 32 years. She was awarded the Golden Apple Award in education and the Volunteer of the Year Award for her fostering of animals.
Julie married Dustin M. Fox at St. Philip Catholic Church in Battle Creek on January 6, 2001; he survives. She is also survived by her children, Paige and Kyle Fox; her Collie, Tucker; and several brothers & sisters-in-law. Julie was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Joyce West; and her grandparents, Estelle & Clarence Roys and Ernest & Faye West.
Julie was an avid Michigan State fan. She loved animals, especially Collies and also enjoyed taking pictures, and was lovingly known as the team photographer of her children’s soccer & tennis teams, and was the Bearcat Varsity Tennis coach at Battle Creek Central High School. She was truly proud of Paige and Kyle, and loved supporting them at sporting events and spending time with them.
At Julie's request, cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 11th @ Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care, Battle Creek. A Celebration of Julie's Life will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 12, 2024 at the First Presbyterian Church of Battle Creek, 111 Capital Ave. NE Battle Creek. Memorials may directed to the Calhoun County Animal Center www.calhouncountyanimalcenter.org or the Almost Home Dog Rescue of Ohio https://www.almosthomeohio.org. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.
Friday, October 11, 2024
5:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)
Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Cremation Preneed Care
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)
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