Julia Paige Perkins
October 21, 2014
Julia Paige Perkins, 34, passed away on October 21, 2014 from injuries due to an auto accident. Family will greet friends on Thursday, October 30, 2014 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, IA. Julia will be cremated following the viewing.
She was born in Des Moines on March 17, 1980 to Bob Perkins and Charmene Perkins. Julia was a caring, loving and giving person; always welcoming people and animals around her. She was a talented vocalist and seamstress. She loved the water, and experiencing new things. After attending Valley High School, she graduated with her associate degree from DMACC. She had many friends and interests, and had just recently moved to Montana.
Julia is survived by her mother, Charmene Perkins; her father, Bob (Mary) Perkins; her son, Austin Kelso and his father, Dustin Kelso; her brother, Paul (Porshia) Perkins; and her niece and nephew, Bela and Noam. She was preceded in death by her grandparents.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Condolences may be expressed online at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Tiffany Payton
11/01/2014
We didn't always get along but we had lots in common. I will always be here to support Austin and watch over him for you Julia. There is no handbook how to handle this kind of thing because it's not supposed to happen but I know there are alot of us out here that are going to watch over Austin. I know you had a big heart and cared alot. I wish that we could of gotten to know each other better and would of gotten more time. As Austin's sister's mother I promise I will always treat him as my own child and do my best to guide him and always be a shoulder to cry on or a bear hug when he needs one. Rest in peace Julia. You will always be remembered as such a smiley person with a heart bigger than herself.
Kenny Spencer
10/29/2014
All of our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lexi
10/28/2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I went to school with Julia. We were not good friends, but an outsider would not know it. Julia greeted everyone with sincere enthusiasm and well wishes. Her smile was contagious. My condolences.
Jared Twilley
10/29/2014
She was and will always be a great person to have known. I always was happier after I talked with Julia. She is in a more glorious and beautiful place. My heart goes out to your family Julia as does all of ours.
Andrew O'Donnell
10/28/2014
I hate it when terrible things happen to good people. Julia was one of the friendliest girls in my class. I remember she would always joke around and was friends with everyone, it didn't matter who you were or what clique you were in. We will miss her. My condolences to her family.
Ginger
10/28/2014
Charmene, You and your family are in my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
Deanna Stepp
10/28/2014
Meeting in junior high and at camp- our friendship starting in a fight and grew to be inseparable. We cheered together, roller skated, and got in a ton of trouble. She was amazing- fun and a great best friend. We grew apart, but she was good to those she loved. My condolences to her family and son- there are no words...
ken Mitchell
10/26/2014
You were a very bright light in a dark world. To her family; thank you for the gift you gave us.
Rachel Hampton & Dan Kite
10/25/2014
We r so sorry, she was a beautiful person inside and out we will miss her so
Alisha
10/24/2014
The friendship we shared was a brief moment in our lives. It was a tough time for me and Julia was my closest confidant. She never judged, always encouraged and inspired big ideas.
We had many deep thought conversations pondering the meaning of life and all of it's possibilities. I've never met anyone else that shares the same curiosity and imagination about anything and everything.
Over time we drifted apart, as friendships often do. But the times that we shared will always be remembered by me.
I pray for her family. May the memories bring you joy, knowing she followed her heart bring you peace and the possibility of being reunited one day bring you hope.
Carly Stahn
10/24/2014
My condolences. I cheered at Valley with Julia and I remember her being full of energy and spunk! I was always in awe of her talent! My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Jami Monohon (Cook)
10/23/2014
Julia and I knew each other as kids. We lived in the same small town, her brother Paul and I were in the same grade, and even though Julia was younger than me, she was fun, smart, and always so nice to everyone. She was talented even as a young girl.. All the neighbor hood kids were in awww when she would walk on her hands, and she could do it for EVER!!!! We lost touch when her family moved but I am sure she carried her spunkiness through her adult years. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with her family in this difficult time.
TerrinRock
10/23/2014
I am so sorry for your loss, Charmene and family. My thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.
Melissa Adams
10/23/2014
Julia and I first met when I lived in Ankeny and got a apartment below her. I think it was around 2008. Since then we have been friends. When I was there her and I even started to go to church together for awhile. I helped her and she helped me in so many ways. I had to move away back to my home town, but we still kept in touch. I miss her so much already. God seams to like to take the good ones to heaven with him. I believe with her huge heart she will be watching over all of us. I am so sorry for your loss. Sorry I can't make it to the visitation. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
Marlene Trease
10/23/2014
No one should ever experience losing a child. Sending prayers to all.