Julia Diane Neuberger
January 13, 1968 - September 10, 2025
Our beloved Julia Neuberger age 57, of Holladay, Utah passed away peacefully in the morning on September 10th, 2025, surrounded by family.
Julia Diane Neuberger was born on January 13th, 1968 in Salem, Oregon and adopted to Glenn and Joy Applegate and brother Greg. From the very beginning, she brought light, love, and laughter into the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Call it her adoptive spirit, she was always willing to step up and defend those she loved and those less fortunate. She was fearless and courageous. As such, she was never a stranger to adversity. In her life, she received two kidney transplants and survived breast cancer twice. Although she was put through so many trials, you would never know that she was sick because of her resilience and joy for life. She had a gift for lifting people up and making them feel loved, even when she was down herself.
In 1991, Julia was married to Chad Burt and in 1997, after years of trying, gave birth to her only daughter Bailey, the joy and center of her life. In 2013 Julia remarried the love of her life, her soulmate, Christopher Neuberger. Together, they defined the meaning of true love with their zest for laughter, joy, and endless adventure. Julia’s seven years with him were some of the happiest of her life before his sudden death in 2018. She was a proud mother to her daughter and best friend Bailey, and had the additional opportunity of raising four wonderful stepchildren Jack, Nelson, Hunter, and Chase. Julia was always at the heart of everything they did as a family, the glue.
Julia was dedicated to her work at the University of Utah for over 32 years. She started as a medical assistant in the Department of Urology. While working full-time in Urology, she worked many tireless nights to earn her bachelor’s degree when her daughter was older. After the hard work paid off, she became a research assistant.
In 2017, she moved to the Division of Endocrinology, becoming the Program Manager for the Intensive Diabetes Education and Support Program, a Driving Out Diabetes Initiative. There she was known as “the closer” for her ability to help patients see the importance of diabetes education and how the program could help them. In 2023, she moved to the College of Nursing, working on diabetes education and women’s health programs in rural populations. She became really passionate about this after her terminal diagnosis with cancer. She was selfless and touched so many lives.
At an early age, Julia was always known as the local firecracker and nicknamed “Bug.” Throughout her life, Julie loved to travel and take on the next big adventure. At the same time, Julie loved the small moments in her garden. She loved paddleboarding, Pilates, biking, and golf. If there was one word to describe her, it would be “dedication” because of how dedicated she was to her family, friends, and traveling.
Those who knew Julia will remember her unconditional love, bright smile, ability to light up a room, and her spunk. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories that will live on in all of us.
Julia is survived by Bailey Philipps, Greg Applegate, Glenn Applegate, Jack Neuberger, Nelson Neuberger, Hunter Neuberger, and Chase Neuberger. She was preceded in death by Joy Applegate, AnnaBelle Neuberger, and above all is reunited with her love, Christopher Neuberger.
A celebration of Julia’s life will be held on September 22nd from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Starks Funeral Parlor in Utah at 3651 S 900 E, Salt Lake City. The following day September 23rd a viewing will be held at 11:00 AM, also at Starks Funeral Parlor followed by the funeral service at 12:00 Noon. Interment at Memorial Mountain View, 3115 E. Bengal Blvd, Cottonwood Heights, Utah. Family and friends are invited to gather, share memories, and honor the beautiful life she lived.
In lieu of flowers, the family invites donations to Huntsman Cancer Foundation in support of Breast Cancer in Julie’s honor, a cause close to her heart. After Julia’s passing, she dedicated her body to breast cancer research and will hopefully save several lives.
https://hope.huntsmancancer.org/diy/breast-cancer-sucks-
We will carry Julie in our hearts forever, she is in all of us. Though she is gone from our sight, her love will always remain.
In Loving Memory
We love Julie! Nobody else on earth like her. She was a fighter, had the greenest thumb in Utah, loved bringing people together, made a profound difference in the world, and was bursting with love. Growing up we butted heads, but after Christopher passed away, we grew closer. She had such a positive impact in my life that it will leave echos for decades. I really don’t know what I’m going to do without her. 🥀
RIP Julie. It was through you that we were able to reconnect with Greg after all these years. Your kindness in doing so gave us a chance to know you. We will remember you always. Wendel and Cindy Knutson
I worked with Julie @University Hospital for many years. She was a beacon of light & strength. She always had words of encouragement even when she was suffering and in pain. I love you dearly my friend. I know you are in the arms of our Christopher again, rejoicing & dancing. You both have a very special place in heaven.
Dear Sweet Julie. You were my childhood BFF. The memories are endless. I have a box full of handwritten notes, made up song lyrics, stick figure dance moves and Polaroids that sum it all up. Jimmy and Christy McNichol, Heart of Glass, high heels that looked like tennis shoes and those little cheese filled sausages……(before you could ever buy them in the store) that the neighbor brought home from work for us. How about our month long road trip to Arkansas??? Oh, and all those afternoons at Chreston Pool where Greg was the lifeguard, how cool were we, right? Even though we did not stay connected as adults, you have always been a piece of who I am today. I am reminded today of the importance of living every day as if it is our last. To love with everything you have and never forget what truly matters. God Bless you real good! Moe
Julie was a special person. She endured so much so well. What an example for those who were lucky enough to call her a friend. Kind, caring, compassionate and brightened any room. She will be missed!
Where do I even begin. Julie was just one of a kind for sure. She was SO giving. The world is less brighter because she is gone. She will be greatly missed by so many people. What a wonderful legacy she has left. We love you Julie. Until we meet again.
Sweet Julie, have known you forever . You were like a little sister . As kids we spent so much time together . Lots of camp trips & running thru the woods . Lost touch as we got older & had kids of our own . But thought of you often . You were a beautiful light in people's life . Rest in peace
Bailey, I met your beautiful mother on a flight to Portland several years ago to attend a class reunion in Salem. I enjoyed the time I spent next to her and got to know a little a bit about her life. She was so proud to be your mother and told me of the loss of the love of her life.We exchanged phone numbers so we could meet at a later date. I am sad that I never had the opportunity to spend more time with your mother whose sweet spirit I was blessed to meet on the flight to PDX. May the love and support of friends and family help you through this difficult and sad time.
Condolences to Family & Friends. I didn’t know Julie well, but sorry to hear of her passing.
In Loving Memory
