Julie Ann Oster

Julie Ann Oster passed away unexpectedly on November 2, 2026. Julie was born November 17, 1953 in Rapid City, South Dakota. Julie will be remembered as a loving and caring person to friends and family.

Julie was a lifelong musician and accomplished clarinetist. She earned a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Iowa in 1976 and a Master of Music degree from the University of Washington in 1983. Julie played in the Seattle Woodwind Quintet and other musical organizations in the Seattle area. She moved to Arizona in 1985 where she taught private music lessons. In 2013, she moved to Oregon to be closer to family.

Julie faced mental and physical health challenges much of her adult life. Despite these challenges, she had a dry sense of humor and she was always striving to maintain or improve her health and remain fully engaged in life.

Julie had a unique ability to listen and converse with people, always encouraging others to share their own experiences and life stories. Julie enjoyed teaching and playing cribbage, SKYJO, and UNO to make friends, and she never missed acknowledging a friend‘s or family member’s birthday or anniversary.

Julie is survived by her sister, Jeanne (Brian) Thomas Lake Oswego, OR, her niece Laura Thomas, Portland, OR and many cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents Vincent and Frances Oster.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to NAMI National or the Portland Youth Philharmonic.