Julie G. Walter

August 4, 1974 ~ February 15, 2023
Julie (Galloway) Walter, 48, of Centreville, VA passed away on Wednesday February 15 after a long fight with cancer. She passed peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family she loved so much, including her husband Andrew, her sons Matthew and Alexander, and her sister Kate. Julie was born August 4, 1974, in Medford, Oregon. Her parents, LCDR James Galloway, USN (Ret.) and Gail (Bender) Galloway kept Julie and Kate active and on the move. The girls lived up and down the west coast before moving to Oakton, Virginia in 1988 when Julie was in middle school. It was at Oakton High School where Julie met the love of her life in Government class. Andrew Walter would eventually become Julie’s husband of nearly twenty years, though he was initially a bit slow on the uptake on that front during high school.
After graduating from Oakton, Julie and Andrew attended different colleges, with Julie going to Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia and Andrew attended George Mason University in Fairfax. Julie and Andrew remained very close and kept in near constant contact throughout college. Julie graduated from Virginia Tech in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management, and she has since instilled her sons with a fierce sense of Hokie Pride that will undoubtedly frustrate them for the rest of their lives. Julie was a proud sister at Chi Omega sorority, and she remained close with many of her college friends and sisters throughout her life. Julie put her degree to good use in a successful career as an Events Planner, most recently with AFCEA.
Julie and Andrew began ‘officially’ dating Julie’s senior year of college, got engaged and ultimately were married on October 4, 2003. They bought a home in Centreville, Virginia shortly thereafter, where the family still resides. Julie loved her neighborhood and the friends she met there. She enjoyed the impromptu chats and frequent trips she took with her neighbors, including the many weekends spent at Lake Anna over the years.
Julie and Andrew brought their first son, James, into the world on April 7, 2006. James was born prematurely and passed away the following day due to complications during the pregnancy; Julie was fortunate to survive the pregnancy herself. Julie became an enthusiastic supporter of March of Dimes to honor James’s memory, lending her time and talents to raising money for the March of Dimes’ March for Babies campaign in the years since James’s passing. The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, friends and relatives consider making a contribution to March of Dimes in Julie’s and James’s memory.
Julie and Andrew grew their family further with the arrival of their second son and notorious middle child, Matthew on May 25, 2007. They rounded out their trio of sons when Alex arrived on November 22, 2010. Julie’s boys were the pride and joy of her life, and the love she shared with her husband Andrew was truly the stuff of fairy tales. Julie was a loving and devoted mother and wife and was an ardent supporter of everything any of her boys did. Most recently, Julie could be found patrolling the bleachers and sidelines of Matthew’s and Alex’s football and basketball games, where she was a knowledgeable (and surprisingly vocal) coach and cheerleader.
Julie’s friends whose lives she touched and who touched her life are too numerous to mention. If you are reading this, you are one of them. Those who knew Julie know that Julie’s smile and sense of humor could light up any room and brighten any mood. Julie was well known for her ability to communicate verbally at dizzying speeds without stopping to take a breath; others say they needed a decoder ring to decipher her writing however. Her laughter was contagious and she often would laugh so heartily that onlookers were concerned she had stopped breathing.
Julie faced her final challenge with typical bravery and grace. She fought cancer fiercely from the day of her diagnosis and fearlessly moved from treatment to treatment without hesitation or complaint. Throughout her fight, Andrew remained her most steadfast, unrelenting and attentive ally and supporter. Her positive outlook and relentless sense of optimism were contagious and an inspiration to those around her. LFG.
Relatives and friends are invited to a funeral service to be held on Friday, March 3, 2023, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church beginning at 1:30 PM. St. Thomas Church is located at 8991 Brook Road, McLean, Virginia 22102. Immediately following the church service, her internment and a reception will be held. Details will be provided at the church.
Julie’s family thanks you all for the kindness, support and care you showed Julie both in good times and bad; we hope to see you and share memories as we celebrate Julie’s life in the coming days and weeks.
After graduating from Oakton, Julie and Andrew attended different colleges, with Julie going to Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia and Andrew attended George Mason University in Fairfax. Julie and Andrew remained very close and kept in near constant contact throughout college. Julie graduated from Virginia Tech in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management, and she has since instilled her sons with a fierce sense of Hokie Pride that will undoubtedly frustrate them for the rest of their lives. Julie was a proud sister at Chi Omega sorority, and she remained close with many of her college friends and sisters throughout her life. Julie put her degree to good use in a successful career as an Events Planner, most recently with AFCEA.
Julie and Andrew began ‘officially’ dating Julie’s senior year of college, got engaged and ultimately were married on October 4, 2003. They bought a home in Centreville, Virginia shortly thereafter, where the family still resides. Julie loved her neighborhood and the friends she met there. She enjoyed the impromptu chats and frequent trips she took with her neighbors, including the many weekends spent at Lake Anna over the years.
Julie and Andrew brought their first son, James, into the world on April 7, 2006. James was born prematurely and passed away the following day due to complications during the pregnancy; Julie was fortunate to survive the pregnancy herself. Julie became an enthusiastic supporter of March of Dimes to honor James’s memory, lending her time and talents to raising money for the March of Dimes’ March for Babies campaign in the years since James’s passing. The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, friends and relatives consider making a contribution to March of Dimes in Julie’s and James’s memory.
Julie and Andrew grew their family further with the arrival of their second son and notorious middle child, Matthew on May 25, 2007. They rounded out their trio of sons when Alex arrived on November 22, 2010. Julie’s boys were the pride and joy of her life, and the love she shared with her husband Andrew was truly the stuff of fairy tales. Julie was a loving and devoted mother and wife and was an ardent supporter of everything any of her boys did. Most recently, Julie could be found patrolling the bleachers and sidelines of Matthew’s and Alex’s football and basketball games, where she was a knowledgeable (and surprisingly vocal) coach and cheerleader.
Julie’s friends whose lives she touched and who touched her life are too numerous to mention. If you are reading this, you are one of them. Those who knew Julie know that Julie’s smile and sense of humor could light up any room and brighten any mood. Julie was well known for her ability to communicate verbally at dizzying speeds without stopping to take a breath; others say they needed a decoder ring to decipher her writing however. Her laughter was contagious and she often would laugh so heartily that onlookers were concerned she had stopped breathing.
Julie faced her final challenge with typical bravery and grace. She fought cancer fiercely from the day of her diagnosis and fearlessly moved from treatment to treatment without hesitation or complaint. Throughout her fight, Andrew remained her most steadfast, unrelenting and attentive ally and supporter. Her positive outlook and relentless sense of optimism were contagious and an inspiration to those around her. LFG.
Relatives and friends are invited to a funeral service to be held on Friday, March 3, 2023, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church beginning at 1:30 PM. St. Thomas Church is located at 8991 Brook Road, McLean, Virginia 22102. Immediately following the church service, her internment and a reception will be held. Details will be provided at the church.
Julie’s family thanks you all for the kindness, support and care you showed Julie both in good times and bad; we hope to see you and share memories as we celebrate Julie’s life in the coming days and weeks.
I met Julie through the DHI. She was always so committed to the Institute and a friend to every member she met. She was the smiling face and the confident professional that DHI needed. And she was a friend to everyone. She was a special person. Rick Liddell
Julie’s smile, laughter and enthusiasm was enough to brighten anyones day. I’ll miss the I chats with Julie and neighbors who would gather in front of the Walter’s home or on a cold evening around a fire in the front of their home.
Julie fought her disease bravely but science wasn’t available to her but she will leave a “Missing Piece” in all our hearts.
I met Julie when our careers crossed and we both worked at DHI. She was a truly genuine person, and every week would ask how my wife and daughter were doing. When I left DHI, Julie was the type of person who would always check in on me and send me words of encouragement when I would change jobs. I also live in Centreville and would run into Julie often running errands. She had no issues, if she saw me first, and I didn’t, to yell across the parking lot/aisle “HEY TONY!!” with her big, warm smile. Julie was a kind, genuine soul. It is NOT an exaggeration to say that she made a positive impact on any person she spent time with. Rest in peace, my friend.
Janice and I had the pleasure of knowing Julie when I was on the DHI board of directors. She had an infectious positivity that we have commented on often. Julie was always genuine and made both of us feel special at all the events she organized. She was one of a kind and left the world a better place. Our thoughts go out to Julie’s family in this most difficult time.
With our heartfelt, deepest condolences. The Vale Club
The day I first met Julie, she greeted me as if we were longtime friends – a warm heart, a beautiful smile and pure kindness in her eyes. What an amazing person who made all things a little better for so many. She will be missed. —Sandra
Expressing our sorrow for your loss.
Gail & Jim love their daughters so very, very much and would always talk about everything they were doing! Gail & Julie will have a wonderful reunion with loved ones! What courage and love of life, friends, family, children, grandchildren and adventures, supporting and loving each other with such a positive, contagious, genuine example!!!
Our prayers are with your entire family!!!
May the Lord be with all!
Love always, Ann, Éric and Boody Family
Like so many who knew Julie, I could fill an entire book with fantastic memories. Julie and I met in high school – we had World Geography together and our lockers were close, and they were constantly blocked by huge football players. We had to ask them daily to please move out of our way, and we had a not-so-nice nickname for them.
We weren’t close back then, but we re-met when I started dating my now-husband, Eric. Julie welcomed me into a very established friend group, and we reconnected immediately. I have vivid memories of us laughing together until our stomachs hurt, though I can’t remember why. Though the why doesn’t matter – Julie made everything fun.
Julie was an incredibly giving person, and she always took care of anyone in need. I never heard her complain, and I admired and loved that about her. The world is a better place for having had her here, and we are all better people for having known her.
I will miss her more than words can ever express, but I know that her spirit and kind heart lives on in her boys.
So sorry for your loss. We are keeping 3 brave Walter men in our thoughts. With Love, Chip and Dawn Walter
Always my sister. Forever in my heart.
Until we meet again…
Love you,
Debbie
Julie was my supervisor for five years at DHI and hired me when I was 25. I learned how to be a meeting planner from the best. We spent a lot of time traveling together to different cities and attending networking events. Julie knew no stranger. People gravitated to Julie because of her warm personality and ability to connect with anyone. Her four favorite topics included Andrew’s height, her Dad retired from the Navy, she used to live in San Diego, and her pride and joy, Matthew and Alex. I was always in awe of how she could weave these topics into every conversation. She was proud of her family. As a supervisor, she remembered my birthday and work anniversary every year, and it was celebrated with my favorite Starbucks order, which she knew by heart. After every annual meeting we worked together, she would meet me before my departing flight with a handwritten thank you card. She was selfless, and thoughtful, and always put those she cared about first. She will be missed by many.