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Julia Louise Dolowitz Reagan

1942 - 2024

Julia Louise Dolowitz Reagan obituary, 1942-2024, Salt Lake City, UT

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1942

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2024

Julia Reagan Obituary

Julia Louise Dolowitz Reagan

Oct 30, 1942 - Jun 12, 2024

Salt Lake City, UT

Our beloved Julia Louise Dolowitz Reagan, 81, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

She was born Oct. 30, 1942, in Baltimore, Maryland.

Julia was a dedicated student, attending Olympus High School and Mills College before earning a Ph.D. from University of Utah. Her passion for lifelong learning and commitment to education left an indelible mark on everyone who knew her.

In December, 1965, Julia had a chance meeting at a dance with the love of her life, William Kevin Reagan. Their romance blossomed quickly and after five dates over three weeks, they eloped Dec. 26, 1965. They shared a remarkable 58 years of marriage filled with love, adventure, and cherished memories.

Bill and Julia were truly soulmates, rarely apart for long. They met while Julia was completing her Ph.D. through a prestigious NIH fellowship. Both supported each other while simultaneously Julia completed her PhD, Bill completed law school and started Reagan Outdoor Advertising. Also during this time, they had two children!

Julia's love of adventure, travel, and ballroom dancing was embraced and supported by Bill. Together, they traveled the world, visiting every continent and almost every country. Julia and Bill rarely missed the Third Saturday Night Dance Club.

Despite her introverted nature, many did not know that Julia was an avid sports fan. She passionately rooted for University of Utah sports and Utah Jazz. She was ecstatic about the arrival of professional hockey in Utah. Julia loved watching all her children's and grandchildren's participation in various sports, especially hockey.

Julia's most cherished role, and the one she excelled at, was that of being a Jewish mother. She raised their children while Bill grew their business. She perfectly balanced pushing her children both academically and athletically while being incredibly supportive. She spent countless hours helping her children with their homework, quizzing them, reviewing their work, and driving them to early morning and late-night sports practices. She guided all four of her children through their respective Bar/Bat Mitzvahs.

Julia's children's high school curfew was midnight, and at midnight, Julia was always perched reading at the kitchen counter, waiting to welcome, well - really inspect - her children when they returned home at exactly midnight.

Julia's generosity knew no bounds and she was always there for her family and friends. Her favorite pastime was shopping trips with her daughter, daughters-in-law, and granddaughters. Julia loved birthdays and holidays and often went, according to Bill, "a little overboard."

Julia was deeply committed to her community, volunteering with numerous organizations including Assistance League, Women's Legislative Council, Registering Voters, and National Council of Jewish Women. She also served as a board member of the Children's Center, Valley Mental Health, The Rape Crisis Center, and Foster Care Review. Julia's legacy is one of service, compassion, and leadership. She touched many lives through her volunteer work and board memberships, always striving to make a positive impact in her community.

Julia is survived by her husband, William Kevin Reagan; three children and their spouses, Daniel (Kari Jo) Reagan, Frances (Jake) Copinga, and William (Lucy) Reagan; siblings, Sander (Anne) Dolowitz, Susan Morgan, Wilma Dolowitz, and Fridolyn Hicks; and 10 grandchildren she was a proud and devoted grandmother to, William, Spencer, Brian, Caleb, Aurora, Brooke, Brynn, London, William, and James.

She was preceded in death by her son, Brian Reagan; and parents, Frances and David Dolowitz.

Julia's funeral will be 1 p.m. Friday, June 21, 2024, at Wasatch Lawn, 3401 Highland Drive. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 20, 2024, and 12-1 p.m. Friday. At a later date, the family will have a private interment.

All who knew and loved Julia are welcome to attend and celebrate her remarkable life.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Julia's memory to University of Utah Audiology Frances Dolowitz Scholarship Fund and University of Utah David A Dolowitz Scholarship/Internship fund reflecting her lifelong commitment to helping others.

Julia will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her legacy of love, kindness, generosity, and family will continue to inspire all those who knew her.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Norwalk Reflector on Jun. 20, 2024.

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Nancy Johnson

June 23, 2025

Sending my condolences to the Reagan family, may all your great memories of Julia keep a smile on your face, the legacy and love she leaves behind will shine bright and lead a pathway for others follow. R.I.P. Julia.

Aaron Norman

May 31, 2025

I traveling across the city of Indianapolis and kept noticing Mrs Julia Reagan so I researched her and have been touched by her wonderful legacy. Prayers for the family and Rest in peace sweet Julia may good keep you in perfect peace.

Mark Boidman

January 22, 2025

Bill,
I just received your beautiful card celebrating Julia. Wow was it special. And I loved your note. I had no idea you met her and married her a month later. Deeply sorry for your loss and hope all of these wonderful memories and her legacy provide some comfort.

Oliver Shuttleworth

January 15, 2025

It was always a pleasure to see Julia in New York and London. Julia will be enormously missed. My commiserations to all Julia´s lovely family. Oliver

Sarah Young

January 11, 2025

I´m sorry for your loss, and honor her great legacy with a contribution to the U in her name.

Sincerely,
Sarah Young

Jim Nolan

January 5, 2025

Bill,

You have my deepest condolences. I think the best tribute to Julia and you is the wonderful family that you raised together.
I want you to know that you and Frances, Dewey and Billy and the rest of the Reagan´s are in my thoughts.

Jim

Benjamin Fernandez

January 1, 2025

To Bill and the entire Reagan family: deepest condolences for your loss. We love the window into your lives that that your annual Christmas card provides, and are saddened to learn the news. You have a truly wonderful family and even though we never had the pleasure to meet Julia, it´s very clear how much joy she brought.

Joe Hollis

December 4, 2024

Such a beautiful tribute to a wonderful wife, mother, family member and friend to so many. The billboard tributes caught my eye and led me to read her obituary. A loving way to bring attention to a sweet lady in our community.

Madi

November 24, 2024

I didn´t know her, but have seen the billboard and wanted to learn about who she was. What a beautiful woman she was, and what a beautiful legacy she left

Ashley Allen Gaines

November 13, 2024

Spotted in Indianapolis, IN - Thank you all for sharing a piece of Julia´s love and light with us.

- AAG

Amy Mejias

November 13, 2024

I saw her memorial billboard in Chattanooga, Tennessee and decided to Google her. What a beautiful tribute and your story really touched my heart. I am sorry for your loss and may God bless you and your family. I´m sure she was an amazing person!

Ashley Lynn

November 5, 2024

Hi Julia´s family. Saw your billboard. May she rest in peace. Seemed like a lovely lady xoxo

Lori Graber

November 2, 2024

Passed several billboards while traveling in Utah, looked up Julia and read her beautiful legacy. God bless your family. Happy October 30th. A special day for a special lady.

James M.

November 2, 2024

Praying for your family. Saw two beautiful billboards in Indianapolis. Read Mrs. Julia Reagan´s story and it truly touched me. Thank you for sharing her story. May God bless and keep you all in His loving care.

Bill Board

November 1, 2024

We miss Julia more than life so sorry for your loss thinking of you and your family constantly she truly was a light in her community and the world.

Addison S

October 26, 2024

I saw her billboard on the highway, she seems like one heck of a woman and I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to know her. Im sorry for your loss of an amazing woman.

Kathy

October 25, 2024

Just passed the Chattanooga billboard and checked online. Sounds like the life Julia lived was a testament to the very special person she was. Thank you for 'sharing' the legacy she leaves behind. Even though I did not know Julia, seeing the billboard, reading about Julia's life and the story behind the billboard, you are reminded of how powerful love is. Hugs to her family.

Gary Lange

October 15, 2024

Saw the billboard in Chattanooga, Tennessee and had to google it. Looked to be a wonderful woman who lived a good life. So sorry for your loss.

Jeanne

September 17, 2024

What an amazing tribute to the Love of your life, Mr. Reagan. I, too, have seen all the billboards and wondered, "Who is/was this woman? What´s with the billboards?" Yep, I also had to Google, read articles and come here to read her obituary. Nope, I didn´t know her in life, but I know her spirit now .. what an intelligent, adventurous, generous, loving, committed wife, mother, grandmother and member of the community.

Thank you for sharing her life story with all of us. God bless all of you. You are loved beyond measure Julia!!

Joel LaSalle

September 11, 2024

Today (September 11th) my son texted me Julia´s Obituary, which I hadn´t read. He said that he´d seen the billboards honoring her all over and was curious about who she was. After he read what a remarkable woman she truly was, he forwarded it to me knowing that I would love it as well. Haha- I did love it! And I am getting ready to text him back to let him know that I live next door to Julia´s incredible daughter Frances and loving family. As in, Frances is incredible and the other three are loving! We haven´t been neighbors long, but we´re figuring out that they are special and it sounds like their Mother and Grand Mother are a big reason why.

Laura Howell

August 28, 2024

I just saw her memorial billboard in Greenwood Indiana on August 28. I decided to Google her obituary and I am glad I was able to learn about the amazing life she lived!

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Carol Urdahl

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Kristina Hindert

July 8, 2024

I first met Julia when Agi Plenk was director and founder of the Children´s Center. Julia was visionary in seeing the importance of early childhood intervention for both the child and family. Her decades of support for the Children´s Center has impacted thousands of Utah Children. She lives on thru her good works

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Carol Urdahl

July 6, 2024

I am embarrassed to say, I just heard Julia passed away. You two were definitely a team. Condolences to you Bill and to your lovely family. Utah will dearly miss this remarkable Lady and all she has done to better our society. Sincerely Carol Urdahl

Tonya

July 4, 2024

What a beautiful life. You're story reached me in Oklahoma. You my dear were a cherished woman.

Deanna

July 2, 2024

I was sad to hear that Julia has passed away & send my condolences to her loving family & to all that knew her, I had the amazing privilege of seeing Julia with 2 more amazing Ladies Willie & Mary Claire for a week each Year for the past 3 years when they stayed with us at the Hampton Inn in Cedar City while visiting the Shakespeare festival, Julia was so sweet & kind & brightened everyone´s day, she will be missed

Holly Fairbanks

July 2, 2024

My daughter and I keep seeing your "In loving memory" billboards all around Cottonwood Heights. At first I said "Her people must really really love and miss her..." then we kept seeing them. We´d text and tell where we had seen a Julia billboard and we started to regret that we didn´t know her! Both of us have said we would like to "Be like Julia", loved and cherished...which she had to be pretty amazing to reach that status. My daughter just came upon another billboard and texted me. That was it, I googled her. What an amazing woman! Your family truly have been blessed to have her. I loved reading about Julia´s life and the legacy she has left behind. I wish you all comfort in your loss. I hope the memories you have of Julia remain bright and unclouded. I feel like I am a better person for reading about her today. Thank you for sharing her with the rest of us. xoxo
Holly Fairbanks

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Jason & Abby Graham

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Tom Salinas

June 29, 2024

So sorry for the loss of Mrs. Reagan. She was always so gracious and polite to us. We will cherish her memory and extend our condolences to the entire Reagan Family.

Tom Salinas and Staff at Mayo Clinic

Renee Kennedy

June 27, 2024

Julia Reagan´s memory is a blessing to all. She lived the life we should all strive to live. A true light in the world.

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Jodi Senese

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Samuel Vetas

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Jill Walles

June 26, 2024

Bill, Dewey, Frances and other family members, Words can´t express how the news of her passing sadden my heart. She was a very nice and kind lady. She will be greatly missed by her family and all that had the lucky chance of getting to know this warm and genuine woman. I am thankful that I had the chance to know her by working at Reagan Outdoor Advertising and helping with your amazing parties. May my love and prayers of comfort go out to you and your families at this time.
Jill Walles

Chris and Mark Baer

June 26, 2024

A life well lived. Our deepest condolences in this time of your loss and as a gesture of this we've planted trees in Julia's honor. May her memory be a blessing.

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Christina and Mark Baer

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Mckrae

June 25, 2024

She will be missed

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The Children's Center Utah

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Dillen Vandermeyden

June 22, 2024

I didn't know Julia but I seen the billboard of her and I read thru I she sound so happy Rest in peace Julia Fly high - Dillen Vandermeyden

George Hofmann

June 21, 2024

Bill, I am so sorry to hear Julia passed away. She truly was a gift to Salt Lake, and all who knew her.

Ed Bronsky

June 20, 2024

It truly broke my heart during the first 5 seconds after I heard about Julia on 6/19.
I knew Julia over the past 40 years initially when our children were growing up. Over the years we would meet occasionally and we both had a wonderful time chatting about our meetings and families and would laugh loud and long. She was one of the most kindest and sincere persons I´ve had the pleasure to have as a friend over the past decades. She will be in my memories forever.
My condolences to the family.

Harrison and Carla Lazarus

June 20, 2024

Julia (and Bill) are family after over 50 years of friendship. Julia always shared her love and concern through the ups and downs of life, including the fruits of her garden. Julia and Bill hosted our wedding in their beautiful garden as shown in this picture. They welcomed us to dance club and shared the symphony and many meals together. We delighted in our interesting conversations and keeping up with the goings on of the many children and grandchildren who were always in her heart and thoughts. At Dance Club, their love of each other showed in the way they held each other and danced to the bands. Our hearts are heavy with sadness for Julia´s sudden passing.

De Anna Bangerter

June 20, 2024

I´ve gotten on here a few times, but just don´t feel like I have the words. I´m so sorry to hear of the family`s loss, they are in my prayers and I´m also really going to miss Julia´s cute little smile and always her timely advice.

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De Anna Bangerter

June 20, 2024

I´ve gotten on here quite a few times, but don´t know what to say. I´m so sorry to hear this and praying for your family. I´m really going to miss Julia´s smile and always her timely advice.

Lois Milner

June 19, 2024

Bills devotion to Julia was the envy her female friends- especially the spectacular gowns he ordered for her from Rodeo Drive!!

YPO Holiday Party We all loved Julia!

Lois and Hal Milner

June 19, 2024

Ronald Fox

June 18, 2024

Bill and Family, Linda and I wish to pass along our deep regret at Julia's passing. We have always enjoyed visiting with her in the past at political or social events. I know that she will be missed by all. Ron & Linda Fox

Wilma Odell

June 18, 2024

Julia & I met at a National Council of Jewish Women´s meeting @ 50 years ago. Eventually, she & Helene Jaffe & I shared a presidency of that organization. All of her admirable traits described in her obit are spot on. Her presence enriched her family, friends & the world.
With sincere loving condolences to the family, Wilma Odell

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Steven Shallenberger

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Steven R. Shallenberger

June 18, 2024

Dear Bill and the Reagan Family. We mourn with you the passing of our dear Julia. The Shallenberger family expresses their deepest condolences. Julia is a such a light. She was a light not only during her life, but will be forever in heaven. I think another star was just added in heaven. Roxanne and Julia were very close, so I expect Roxanne will be one of those there ready to greet Julia in heaven. We all had so much fun together. At one of our recent YPO Holiday Parties in Deer Valley, I will never forget Julia coming over to my table (2022) and asking me if I was ready to dance. We had such a fun time. Bill--you two were so close-- you will definitely be in my prayers. May you and your dear family be blessed with comfort and peace. Love, Steve

John Gibb

June 18, 2024

I have known Bill Reagan for about 50 years. He is recognized as a true leader, a mover and shaker in the Outdoor Advertising Industry. I admire Bill not only for his accomplishments in the business world and giving back to his community, I honor and respect him for being an awesome family man.

Bill has the unique ability to recognize a good opportunity and take advantage of it. It took less than 3 weeks for Bill to elope with Julia. This would prove to be the best decision Bill would ever make. I did not have many opportunities to see Julia. But I wish I had. She had magnificent accomplishments as a wife, mother, and community leader.

Julia´s drive to make time to work her children in their school lessons and good study habits were keys to molding their character. Looking at Bill and the kids, I can understand and feel the love they have for each other which was nurtured by Julia.

God Bless each of you.

Patrick Grisley

June 17, 2024

Bill, Dewey, Francis and Billy.. My sincere condolences to you and the rest of the Reagan, Copinga and Dolowitz family. That was a beautiful piece about Julia, and really made me smile throughout the difficult news. I always cherished the late night conversations I had with her, and it fills my heart with joy to know she is with Brian, looking down from heaven and helping to guide us through this life. My heart goes out to all of you, and thank you for being, and sharing Julia with me during such an important time in my life. She will never be forgotten..

Mj Baer

June 15, 2024

Julia will be missed! My condolences to Bill and his wonderful children. Julia will always have a special place in my heart and in my mind. I truly did look to her as my other mother.

Lou Sabala

June 15, 2024

My heartfelt condolences to the Reagan family. It was so great to see your mom at Mr. Uno´s celebration of life, and spending time with all of you as well. I´m thinking of you and sending my love and prayers to all of you during this difficult time.

John "Bubba" Anderson

June 15, 2024

I'm deeply saddened to hear about her passing.. Julia was a strong woman, both kind and strict, with a presence that far exceeded her small stature. A single furrowed brow alone from her could set anyone straight. I remember how proud she was of Dewey and how much I admired her grit, poise, and quiet beauty. My heartfelt sympathies go out to you and your family during this difficult time.

Morris Kulmer

June 14, 2024

Bill and family, Knowing this time would come....
makes it no less difficult Our deepest condolences, Morris & Merrily Kulmer

Leslie McLean

June 14, 2024

Julia is a sweet, cherished memory for me personally. She is soft spoken, kind, quick to compliment, share the sparkle in her eyes and smile. She is a gracious, benevolent woman. So grateful to have been blessed to know Julia, Bill, Dewey, Frances, Billy and Brian

Much love to each of you!
Leslie McLean

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