Julienne Dearth

Florida Spaceport Chapter

Julianne ‘Julie’ Dearth, 90, of Palm Coast, Florida, passed away on May 19, 2017. Julie was born on March 12, 1927, in Columbus, Ohio. Julie wanted to learn to fly airplanes at a very early age and obtained her private pilot certificate in 1945. In 1948, she earned her commercial certificate with flight instructor rating.

Julie enlisted in the first group of women to join the United States Air Force after World War II. She was selected for the first co-ed Officer Candidate class. After service, Julie worked for three major California aircraft companies.

She joined the All-Ohio Chapter as a life member. She was most recently a member of the Spaceport Chapter.

Julie moved to Maryland where she worked and retired from Fairchild as Director of Quality Engineering.

Julie was known for her extraordinary caring and generosity. She was always there for her friends, putting their needs above her own. She will be greatly missed.