Julie Oppedyk, 45

On Jan. 13, 2023, Julie lost her battle with cancer. She was born July 14, 1977, in Twin Falls to George and Sandy Oppedyk. She joined her brother, George Oppedyk Jr.

She grew up on a dairy farm in Buhl, Idaho, where she naturally acquired a love of all animals. She graduated from Twin Falls High School and went on to Portland to continue her education.

She moved to Boston to begin a career as a paralegal with her faithful traveling companion, Nikki the cat. Later, she moved back to the Magic Valley and began a new career as a dispatcher for the Twin Falls Police Department. After many years of service, she relocated to the Spokane area, where she worked as a dispatcher for the Post Falls Police Department.

She married Chris Haynes in May of 2016 and they resided in Cheney, Wash., with a house full of very spoiled and much-loved pets.

Most recently, Julie went to work for Inland Power as a dispatcher. There are no words that can describe the kindness she received from the people she worked with there and considered them family. Thank you, Jeannie.

Throughout her life, wherever she lived and worked she made amazing friends and lifelong relationships.

Her work was extremely important to her. She worked to achieve excellence in everything she did and received several awards that reflect her performance.

The family would like to thank everyone for their generosity in Julie's time of need. A special thank you to Nicole & Scott, Lisa & Jon (Yawn).

Julie is a beautiful person and her sense of humor and kindness will never be forgotten. Celebration of life pending.