Julia Gertrude Speer, resident of Enumclaw since 2004, died June 3, 2013, in Enumclaw. She was 95.

She was born Sept. 24, 1917, to Norwegian immigrants Anders and Gertrude (Stølen) Ormbergstøl in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. She and her husband Rollin were members of Fall City (Wash.) Rebekah Lodge, Fall City Odd Fellows Lodge, Grange and the Fall City United Methodist Church. She was very visible in Enumclaw, taking daily walks around town in a flowered rain hat and long wool coat. She loved reading and always had a book in her hand. She loved the countryside, mountains and her garden, especially the irises and hummingbirds.

She is survived by Wendy Bitney and sister-in-law Thursa Ormberg, both of Enumclaw.

She was buried beside her husband June 30 at the Fall City Cemetery. A formal memorial is planned for the near future. Donations can be made to “The Giving Fund,” Fall City United Methodist Church, 4326 337th Place S.E., Fall City, 98024.