ROCKLAND — Julie A. (Wilcox) Boyer, 52, died unexpectedly Sept. 18, 2014, at her home.

Born in Williamsport, Pa., she was the daughter of Louis Jr. and Margret Schnaitman Wilcox. Educated in Maine schools, Julie was a graduate of Mt. View High School in Thorndike. Following graduation, she attended Earlham College in Richmond, Ind., where she earned a degree in geology.

Julie began her employment with Down East Enterprises before moving for a brief time to Alaska. Upon returning to Maine, Julie continued with Down East Enterprises. She finished her career with nearly 30 years of employment there.

Julie loved her four-legged children, Annie, Poppy and dearly departed Duncan. Her family said she loved anything purple, kayaking, oysters, multiple birthdays, NPR, 'the island,' natural living, the Little House, Maine, 'Quoala,' helping others, gardening, baking bread, the movie Elf, and Christmas. She was loved by too many friends and family members to count.

Predeceased by her mother, Margret Wilcox; and a brother, Terry Wilcox; Julie is survived by her sister, Karen Etchberger and her husband, Cory, of Schwenksville, Pa.; her niece, Madison Etchberger; her father, Louis V. Wilcox Jr.; and her cousin, Peter Schnaitman.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 4 p.m. at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock St. in Rockland. A potluck reception will be held immediately following at 104 Limerock, the funeral home's reception center.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to either The Maine Lab Rescue, 19 Commons Ave., Windham, ME 04062; The Apprenticeshop, 463 Main St., Rockland, ME 04841; or the Jim Laurita Fund, c/o Hope Elephants, P.O. Box 2025, Hope, ME 04847.