Jack D. Julian, Jr.

Dr. Jack D. Julian, Jr.
Dr. Jack Deane Julian went to live with God in Heaven on July 18, 2011. Jack was 48 years old and lived in Indiana, Pa. where he was a professor of Economics at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. After being diagnosed with cancer late 2008, he was blessed with 2 ½ years of doing his favorite things (teaching and traveling to concerts in dozens of cities) before God called him to "A place that has to be believed to be seen." (U2, Walk On).
Jack was born on March 1, 1963 in Akron, OH, where his parents still reside. He was very active in his youth group at The Chapel in University Park and spent summers during his high school and college years as a counselor at Camp Carl. There he made an impact on not just his campers, but on his fellow staff members who have remained life-long friends. Jack was lucky enough to not just have a "career" as a professor, he had a "calling". Jack was quoted as saying, "Teaching is the high point of my job. I forget all of my other troubles and talk about economics. I am never so focused as I am when teaching a class." Dozens of former students claim Dr. Julian as the best professor they ever had.
Dr. Julian is survived by his parents, Jack and Virginia Julian of Akron, Ohio and his four sisters, Cindy, Kim, Brenda and Leanna. He was a beloved brother-in-law to Troy, John and Brian and "the best uncle in the world" to Steven, Crissy, Louis, Matthew, Taylor and Maddie. He will also be missed by his many friends, current and former students, and IUP colleagues who have all been inspired by knowing him. The Julian Family wants to thank all of Jack's friends who have given him so much love throughout his life and support in the past few years.
The family invites you for a time of visitation at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd. on Friday, July 22nd from 5-8 p.m. Services for Dr. Jack Julian will be held at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. This will be followed by a graveside service at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. The family views these events as a celebration of Jack's life and God's unfailing love.