Julia Nelson Lehman, 66, of Dallas, Texas, died Jan. 7, 2026. She was born June 6, 1959, to Lloyd and June Nelson in Forest City, Iowa. 

In 2002, she married Lynn Ray Lehman. Their family includes four children, two spouses of children and four grandchildren: Aaron Lehman of Buchanan, Mich.; Kareem, Katherine, Aspen and Josephine Lehman of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Sonja Stutzman, Stewart, Evelyn and Lilia Master of Dallas, Texas; and Alex Stutzman of Costa Mesa, Calif. 

Julie loved nature, wildlife and birds. She loved to find rocks and feathers. She totally enjoyed camping. For eight consecutive years, she and Lynn went on six- to eight-month RV trips around the U.S. and Canada. She spent part of her retirement volunteering in various states and countries. 

Julie was well loved for her joyful spirit and empathetic heart. She was a respiratory therapist and physician assistant. While working and away from the job, she was a wonderful listener. 

Her life will be celebrated at 4 p.m. April 18 at Peace Mennonite Church of Dallas.