Julie Horne

Julie Horne, formerly of Niagara Falls, New York, died in Sarasota, Florida on June 8, 2024. Julie Heilborn Horne was born August 24, 1932, in the LaSalle section of Niagara Falls, NY the daughter of Elisabeth (Betty) Tryon Heilborn and Klas Axel Heilborn. She and her younger brother, Karl, lived in 5 different houses in and around Creekside Drive surrounded by extended family. She was the valedictorian of the LaSalle High School class of 1950, and she graduated first in her class from Middlebury College where she majored in Russian. She also spoke Swedish and often traveled to Stockholm to connect with the Heilborn family. After marrying William Albert Horne in 1954, they moved to California and then to Guam while Bill was in the Navy. They returned to Niagara Falls in 1957. They were lifelong members of Riverside Presbyterian Church. While Julie raised three children, she worked at various jobs including a nursery schoolteacher and a math tutor. Later, she spent 10 years as the Director of the National Conference of Christians and Jews, providing religious freedom, tolerance, and cultural understanding in K-12 schools. Julie was active with many women friends in the Tatler Club, a book club, a sewing group, a college group, and was a member of the Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She was a Girl Scout leader for decades – long after her daughters had grown – and she was the President of the Niagara County Council of Girl Scouts. Julie and Bill enjoyed sailing on Lake Ontario. While Bill captained Fiddler’s Green on annual trips to Toronto and the Bay of Quinte, Julie was always his best First Mate – on the boat and in life. Once Bill and Julie retired, they traveled the world as enthusiastic birders. Some of her favorite birding trips were to the Artic Circle, Antarctica, and down the Amazon River. Julie continued to travel after Bill died. Her companion, Hans (Hasse) Heilborn enjoyed accompanying her. Julie also loved traveling with her extended family. 14 family members cruised to Halifax, 23 went to Sweden, and 50 gathered in the Adirondacks for Julie’s 80th birthday. As a child and as an adult Julie enjoyed many family vacation trips to Canada where the family enjoyed fishing, canoeing, hiking and camping. Julie was predeceased by her husband, William Albert Horne, her parents (Betty and Axel Heilborn) and her brother-in-law, Leslie Horne. She is survived by her brother, Karl (Marie) Heilborn and her three children: Marjorie (Scott) Smith, Linda (Brian) Krzykowski, and William (Christine) Horne, Jr. Julie was a devoted grandmother to Sara (Matt) Helms, Timothy Smith, Laura (Brian Rose) Krzykowski, Daniel Krzykowski, Amanda Horne, and Jason Horne. She is survived by her companion Hasse Heilborn and was the beloved “Aunt Julie” to many nieces and nephews. A burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Donations can be made in Julie’s name to Riverside Presbyterian Church (815 84th Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14304).

Julie Horne

August 24, 1932 - June 8, 2024