Julie Therese Arnold (PhD), 55, of Collegeville, Pennsylvania, wife of Daryl Scott Sonnichsen, passed away on Thursday, May 4th, 2023. Born in Ararat in the state of Victoria, Australia.
Julie was the daughter of Terence and Anne (Sertori) Arnold. Julie was pre-deceased by her sister (Leanne) in 2014.
Julie lived a life of commitment and devotion to Daryl, her family and her career. Julie moved to the United States after receiving her PhD from the University of Melbourne in 1994. She met Daryl in 1995 while completing a post-doctoral position at St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Throughout her life, Julie worked as an incredibly capable and committed regulatory medical writer. Julie and Daryl moved to Collegeville, in 2002, and together built an wonderful family of friends who were with Julie every step of the way.
Terry and Anne will mourn Julie’s loss from Ararat. Her Canadian family cherished Julie- they include Daryl’s parents Phillip and Pat Sonnichsen, his sister Karla Sonnichsen, niece Annaleisa, brother Gary Sonnichsen (Diana) and nephews Colin (Carolyne), Derek (Michaela) and Brett (Ariel).
All that had the privilege of knowing Julie, will miss her dearly and honour her memory. She will remain in our hearts forever.
No service is planned, but a celebration of life will be scheduled in the near future. In lieu of flowers, please keep the family in your thoughts and Julie would want you to express your love to all those whom you value.