Julie Gillbreath Knabe

So we all were SO close at Marshall and walked to school together every day and then you just vanish from my life. What happened to you?

remember you with fond memories - Julie (Gillbreath) Knabe

Posted on: Jun 30, 2016 at 11:11 AM

Just curious - when did you retire from LASD? Also when did you live in Cerritos?

Susan was my best friend from 5th grade; partner in crime thru Marshall Jr. High;  sorority sis in Anu; survived many a boyfriend; was Maid of Honor in my wedding and my life long pal. We had a 45+ year very close friendship.   I was with her earlier in the day on the day she died of liver cancer.  When she died I felt like I lost a part of my childhood.  She went thru some rough years but cleaned up her act and became a very successful entrepreneur. She reached out to many charitible causes who worked with women suffering with alcohol and substance abuse.   She was strikingly beautiful even until the end.  She was ALWAYS fun to be around and one of the most caring people I have ever met.  What Mary Ann said was right - she planned her own services at the end and told me what she wanted said about her when she was gone.  Quite a gal and the best friend anyone could ever have!  She died in 2003 and I still miss her alot ~  Julie (Gillbreath) Knabe

Posted on: Jan 22, 2016 at 10:33 AM