5 August 1955 – 16 October 2022
5 August 1955 – 16 October 2022
MAYNARD, Julia Adrienne (nee Verhoeff). Peacefully at home on Sunday 16th October 2022. Aged 67 years. Dearly loved wife of Ron. Loved Mum and mum in-law of Jonathan, David and Rachel, Timothy, Bonnie-Joy and Nathan. Devoted Grandma of Joseph, Benjamin, Hayley, Aaron, Luke, Daniel, James, Ashley, and Caitlin. A cherished sister, sister in-law, aunty and friend to many. A service to celebrate Julia’s life will be held at the Elles Road Bible Chapel, 158 Elles Road Invercargill, on Wednesday 26th October 2022 at 1.30pm. Followed by an interment at Eastern Cemetery. You may send messages to the “Maynard Family” at PO Box 632 Invercargill, or on Julia’s Tribute Page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/julia
Funeral service held at Elles Road Bible Chapel
Love you all, I’m so thankful I was able to spend time with her when she visited the US in 2019. I know I only had her for a short time in my life I’m my childhood, she was a huge blessing to me. Her relationship with Jesus impacted me even though I didn’t realize it then. One of the ways she has impacted me was watching her worshiping with her guitar during her devotion time, it was the first time I had seen worship in that way. When you all moved away I somehow ended up with copies of the vineyard worship songs she used to play on her guitar during her devotion time. I used them many times in my own devotional time or even at times leading worship in the past at my old home group. I’ll always remember she had a soft voice but firm convictions and I could tell even as a kid her love for Jesus was deep and real. It was a beautiful thing thinking about it now. I’m so thankful for her example in my life. She was my home school teacher, got a time my live in Aunt who I could trust and talk with. She had no problem correcting me when I was doing something wrong, and would listen to me talk about my far fetched ideas and smile at my jokes. She always made me feel welcome when I schemed to come over to visit your house, she always had a place at the table for me (with the best Yorkshire Pudding I will have ever have tasted). I’ll never forget her adventurous and compassionate heart,I fondly remember my hike up mount baldy (in my jandles) with your family and with her at the helm, and remember our trip to the LA Children’s museum. Funny the main thing I remember is where she helped us buy food for the homeless man eating out of the trash. I’m so thankful to know she is with Jesus, I will love and miss her always till the day I see her again . I love you all.
Thinking of you all today and remembering Aunty Julia. A very kind, gentle, loving woman with a beautiful family. What a legacy she has left and the gates of Heaven will be celebrating. Sending all our love at this sad time. Allanah, Dane, Cohen &Wilby xx
What a special person Julia is to all of us. The world is not the same without her, but heaven is even richer. She was a special role model to me growing up and taught me to sew, knit and make raspberry jam, how to pass apples from one car to another while driving in convoy, how to sing in rounds and to find something to laugh about, no matter what was happening. I will truly miss her. My heart feels for all you, her family. I know what a hole you will feel in your hearts. She was a truly remarkable, kind, caring and special lady. The reunion in heaven will be very sweet for you all and for us too. With much love to you all.
So very sad to hear of Julia's passing. Lovely lady and a great neighbour from the 90's condolences to the Maynard family
What to say about beautiful Julia... she was gentle, loving, thoughtful, kind and caring, a woman of her convictions, strong, devoted to God and her family, full of faith, helpful to others. Though we lived far apart most of our lives, she holds a special place in our hearts as sister and sister-in-law and we will miss her...'til we meet again one day in heaven!
Ron and family, we extend our deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time... RIP Julia... Well done , you good and Faithful Servant.
Thank you Julia for always being there for me. Your loving brother, Michael
Julia was the best sister-in-law anyone could ever wish for. She was a lovely Christian lady who would do anything for you. She was a great wife and mother and an excellent cook. Her roasts were to die for. She made the best afternoon teas especially her waffles! She was very helpful and extremely generous with not only finances but her time also. She was a very talented lady. We will miss her greatly but she is with her Saviour whom she loved and served faithfully!
My deepest sympathy Ron and family on your sad loss Julia was an amazing wee lady
Deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time.
Funeral service held at Elles Road Bible Chapel

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