Julie Ann (Budreau) Snavely, age 53, entered into rest on Friday, July 25, 2025, at her home in Concordia, Kansas. Julie was born on September 12, 1971, in Belleville, Kansas, to Eldon Lee and Eva Jean (Deneault) Budreau.
She graduated from Concordia High School in 1990, where she met the love of her life and high school sweetheart, Linden Snavely. They were married on October 5, 1991. Together they built a life rooted in love, laughter, and deep devotion to family.
Julie was a devoted stay-at-home mom, a role she cherished most. She also wore many hats throughout her life. She worked as a Lifeline consultant and installer, a receptionist at Family Eye Care, and as a virtual assistant for Therapy Practice Solution. Her heart, however, was truly invested in her work with NCK CASA and Hope’s Place, where she dedicated herself to supporting children in need—a calling that reflected her compassionate and selfless spirit.
Julie found joy in the simple things: decorating for the holidays (especially Halloween and Christmas), spending time with her grandkids, going to the movies—never without popcorn—floral landscaping, planning family trips, and shopping for others more than for herself. Her kindness, creativity, and unwavering generosity touched everyone who knew her.
She is survived by her husband, Linden Snavely, of nearly 34 years; her son, Tyler Snavely (Kylie) and their children Falyn, Evelyn, and Slade; her daughter, Kora Rundus (Paul), all of Concordia; her mother, Eva Budreau; siblings Sam Budreau (Donna), Janice Havel (Craig), Ben Budreau (Julie), Kip Budreau (Tammy), Jill Orth (Mark), Nick Budreau (Janet), Jodee Swank (Stan), Mark Budreau (Trish), and Russ Budreau (Mia); her mother-in-law Janet Snavely; sisters-in-law Lisa Widen (Jeff) and Chasta Cleveland; and numerous nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.
Julie was preceded in death by her father Eldon Budreau, her father-in-law Leland Snavely, and her grandparents Mabel and Joe Budreau.
Julie’s warmth, humor, and boundless love will be missed more than words can express. Her legacy lives on in the family she treasured and in the lives she touched.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:00–7:00 p.m., all at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia, Kansas.
Julie's wishes were to have a small and private service.
Burial will take place at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Concordia, Kansas.
The family suggests memorials to NCK CASA & Hope’s Place in care of Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, PO Box 606, Concordia, KS 66901. For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.