HILLEBRAND, Julia Elizabeth

The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona December 10, 2010 Julia Elizabeth Hillebrand Julia Elizabeth Hillebrand, our beautiful 12 year old daughter, passed from this life to the next on December 4, 2010. Julia had 4 older brothers and sisters, Michael, MaryClaire, Madeline and Peter who will miss her dearly and her mom, Nan and her dad, Paul say thank you to God for almost 13 wonderful years; you are our dear darling daughter. Julia died of a rare brainstem tumor (DIPG) surrounded by her family. She will be remembered for her smile and her bright blue eyes, her kindness and thoughtfulness, and her complete determination. She was gifted in many ways; she loved her violin and during her illness really enjoyed painting. Most of all Julia was very sweet and had a deep faith in Jesus. Julia went to St. Timothy's grade school in Mesa. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Saturday, December 11th at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Scottsdale. Donations in her memory can be made to this DIPG research foundation www.mikeyczech.org. Published in The Arizona Republic on December 10, 2010