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Julie Anne Stern, age 78, of Cleveland Heights, Ohio passed away at home of natural causes on May 13, 2025.
Julie was a graduate of Cleveland Heights High School and went on to obtain a Bachelor of Music degree in Theory and Composition from The Ohio State University. She was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Greater Cleveland.
Julie was a dedicated musician, composer and arranger and was a member of the Hillcrest Concert Band from 1977 until the time of her death. She played the flute, piccolo, piano and percussion. Julie also played with the Cleveland Clinic Band, Cleveland Flute Society, and other pick-up ensembles. She enjoyed attending the National Flute Association Conventions, and played in workshops and flute orchestras in New Orleans, Boston, Columbus, Nashville and Pittsburgh. Julie also played in pit orchestras for over 30 shows, operas and operettas.
Julie was predeceased by her parents Robert Louis and Hilda Jane (Kitty) Stern, her brother Jeffrey William Stern and her husband, Thomas Stoutenborough. She is survived by nephews Henry Charles and Michael Robert Stern and cousins Roger, Sally, John, and Laura Stern.
Celebration of Life for Julie Stern will be held at Messiah Lutheran Church, 5200 Maytfield Rd., Lyndhurst, OH, on Monday, September 8th, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Donations in her memory may be made to the Hillcrest Concert Band.
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Richard Ison
Julie was a classmate since Milliken. She was a sweet kind soul. Rest in peace
Gayle Squires (Monaster)
Jullie's sweet smile and the beautiful sounds of her flute playing are forever memories.
May her memory be for a blessing.
Bernard Kritzer
I knew Julie throughtout Millikin elementary and Monticello junior high school. Julie loved her music and became an exceptional flutist. Although quiet, Julie became friendly when she began to know you. On balance, Julie was another of the very good people that we had the honor to be in our class and memories May she rest in peace!
Charles Peterman
Very Sad to hear of Julie Stern's passing. She was a very kind, loving soul. I met her at Monticello Junior High School, She was a very Talented musician and was kind to all she met. I admiree her talents with the flute and her kindness towards her classmates. I said Hello to her everytime our paths crossed, She would always say Hi back, always a perfect Lady, My Sympathy to her Family & Friends. We were very fortunate to have her in the CLass of 1965. May she rest in peace.
David Feldheim
It is a pleasure to see how many classmates have commented about Julie, considering how quiet and reserved she was in school. I also went through Millikin, Monticello and Heights with Julie but I never had a single conversation with her. Then, at a recent Heights reunion, I spoke with her for about a half hour and it was great to hear she had lived a full life.
We were in the band together. I imagine music was always in her soul.
May her Memory be a blessing.