Celebrate Julia's life

Hello, we are Svitlana and Ivan Dykin. Our dear sister Julia (Dykin) James was an angel in the flesh, and now she has become a true angel. Heaven is lucky to have her. She was loved by everyone who met her; she cared deeply about her children and her community and was proud to be Ukrainian-American. She had a huge heart that could fit the whole world; she dreamed about space and had a contagious smile. She was dedicated, graceful, energetic and unforgettable. Julia's life was taken away by her husband, who shot her and then committed suicide.

She leaves three children behind, her parents, her brother and his family, who will miss her incredibly. We (Ivan and Svitlana), as children's aunt and uncle, have filed to become official guardians of her three children, who became orphans in a split second. We appreciate every donation, and we will use the money to care for her children and provide them some comfort during these difficult times.