Julie R. Weeks of Empire, a leading advocate for women's rights and entrepreneurship in the United States and Internationally, died February 18, 2017 at the age of 59 as the result of brain cancer. She passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones, and guided by the caring hands of staff at Effie's Place in Leland.
Julie was born on November 2, 1957 to George C. Weeks and the late Mollie Rae (McKinley) Weeks in Lansing, and grew up there and in Arlington, Virginia before moving to Leelanau County where she attended the Glen Lake High School. In her senior year she attended the Leelanau School since the school millage failed in Glen Lake. She graduated from the University of Michigan with BA and MA degrees in Political Science.
On June 6, 1998 she married Walter R. Hoegy, a fellow graduate of the University of Michigan. They enjoyed 18 years of marriage, a union that was 'meant to be', both working in the Washington D.C. area where they shared their love for the outdoors - biking, kayaking, walking, orienteering - and music, theatre and band music. When both retired from the Federal government in 2006, Julie and Walter moved to their dream log home in Leelanau County where Julie started her business, Womenable, with a mission to 'improve the environment for women-owned businesses worldwide'. Lovers of the natural environment, they became active supporters of the Leelanau Conservancy which they had joined 5 years earlier.
As President and CEO of Womenable, Julie's national and international activism led her to Board positions with: The Association of Women's Business Centers, for which she served as Chair; Enterprise Women Magazine; Global Banking Alliance for Women; International Council for Small Business; International Journal of Gender and Entrepreneurship; the National Association of Women Business Owners; and WEConnect International. She also served as a Strategic Advisor to Quantum Leaps and more recently, to its FutureForward initiative. Near and dear to Julie's heart was her work on the boards of the Leelanau Conservancy and the Leelanau Peninsula Economic Foundation.
A highly respected professional locally, regionally and globally, Julie has researched and authored numerous articles and publications pertaining to women's entrepreneurship and empowerment. Her work extended far beyond the borders of the United States and has impacted hundreds of thousands of women worldwide. At the forefront of women's entrepreneurship policy development at home, she was also influential in the growth of women's enterprise in the United Kingdom and Europe. In 2004, she was invited to advise the UK government's Small Business Service in the implementation of its women entrepreneurial strategy, and was a frequent keynote speaker and presenter at seminars and conferences through Europe.
The national women entrepreneurial community is organizing an initiative to continue Julie's legacy, both in the U. S. and internationally, and as a result, Julie's work with her company, Womenable.com will not stop, but continue into the future.
Julie was a daughter, a loving wife, a stepmother to Walter's four children, a super grandmother to nine grandkids, a friend, a mentor, a lover of nature and music, a social rights activist who spent her lifetime and career helping others.
Julie is survived by her husband, Walter Hoegy, her father, George Weeks, four step-children, nine grandchildren, aunts and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mollie and brother, Donald.
A memorial service celebrating Julie's life will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 18 at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, 305 Sixth St., Traverse City.
Source: www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com
Julie was born on November 2, 1957 to George C. Weeks and the late Mollie Rae (McKinley) Weeks in Lansing, and grew up there and in Arlington, Virginia before moving to Leelanau County where she attended the Glen Lake High School. In her senior year she attended the Leelanau School since the school millage failed in Glen Lake. She graduated from the University of Michigan with BA and MA degrees in Political Science.
On June 6, 1998 she married Walter R. Hoegy, a fellow graduate of the University of Michigan. They enjoyed 18 years of marriage, a union that was 'meant to be', both working in the Washington D.C. area where they shared their love for the outdoors - biking, kayaking, walking, orienteering - and music, theatre and band music. When both retired from the Federal government in 2006, Julie and Walter moved to their dream log home in Leelanau County where Julie started her business, Womenable, with a mission to 'improve the environment for women-owned businesses worldwide'. Lovers of the natural environment, they became active supporters of the Leelanau Conservancy which they had joined 5 years earlier.
As President and CEO of Womenable, Julie's national and international activism led her to Board positions with: The Association of Women's Business Centers, for which she served as Chair; Enterprise Women Magazine; Global Banking Alliance for Women; International Council for Small Business; International Journal of Gender and Entrepreneurship; the National Association of Women Business Owners; and WEConnect International. She also served as a Strategic Advisor to Quantum Leaps and more recently, to its FutureForward initiative. Near and dear to Julie's heart was her work on the boards of the Leelanau Conservancy and the Leelanau Peninsula Economic Foundation.
A highly respected professional locally, regionally and globally, Julie has researched and authored numerous articles and publications pertaining to women's entrepreneurship and empowerment. Her work extended far beyond the borders of the United States and has impacted hundreds of thousands of women worldwide. At the forefront of women's entrepreneurship policy development at home, she was also influential in the growth of women's enterprise in the United Kingdom and Europe. In 2004, she was invited to advise the UK government's Small Business Service in the implementation of its women entrepreneurial strategy, and was a frequent keynote speaker and presenter at seminars and conferences through Europe.
The national women entrepreneurial community is organizing an initiative to continue Julie's legacy, both in the U. S. and internationally, and as a result, Julie's work with her company, Womenable.com will not stop, but continue into the future.
Julie was a daughter, a loving wife, a stepmother to Walter's four children, a super grandmother to nine grandkids, a friend, a mentor, a lover of nature and music, a social rights activist who spent her lifetime and career helping others.
Julie is survived by her husband, Walter Hoegy, her father, George Weeks, four step-children, nine grandchildren, aunts and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mollie and brother, Donald.
A memorial service celebrating Julie's life will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 18 at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, 305 Sixth St., Traverse City.
Source: www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com
Julie R. Weeks of Empire, a leading advocate for women's rights and entrepreneurship in the United States and Internationally, died February 18, 2017 at the age of 59 as the result of brain cancer. She passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones, and guided by the caring hands of staff at Effie's Place in Leland.
Julie was born on November 2, 1957 to George C. Weeks and the late Mollie Rae (McKinley) Weeks in Lansing, and grew up there and in Arlington, Virginia before moving to Leelanau County where she attended the Glen Lake High School. In her senior year she attended the Leelanau School since the school millage failed in Glen Lake. She graduated from the University of Michigan with BA and MA degrees in Political Science.
On June 6, 1998 she married Walter R. Hoegy, a fellow graduate of the University of Michigan. They enjoyed 18 years of marriage, a union that was 'meant to be', both working in the Washington D.C. area where they shared their love for the outdoors - biking, kayaking, walking, orienteering - and music, theatre and band music. When both retired from the Federal government in 2006, Julie and Walter moved to their dream log home in Leelanau County where Julie started her business, Womenable, with a mission to 'improve the environment for women-owned businesses worldwide'. Lovers of the natural environment, they became active supporters of the Leelanau Conservancy which they had joined 5 years earlier.
As President and CEO of Womenable, Julie's national and international activism led her to Board positions with: The Association of Women's Business Centers, for which she served as Chair; Enterprise Women Magazine; Global Banking Alliance for Women; International Council for Small Business; International Journal of Gender and Entrepreneurship; the National Association of Women Business Owners; and WEConnect International. She also served as a Strategic Advisor to Quantum Leaps and more recently, to its FutureForward initiative. Near and dear to Julie's heart was her work on the boards of the Leelanau Conservancy and the Leelanau Peninsula Economic Foundation.
A highly respected professional locally, regionally and globally, Julie has researched and authored numerous articles and publications pertaining to women's entrepreneurship and empowerment. Her work extended far beyond the borders of the United States and has impacted hundreds of thousands of women worldwide. At the forefront of women's entrepreneurship policy development at home, she was also influential in the growth of women's enterprise in the United Kingdom and Europe. In 2004, she was invited to advise the UK government's Small Business Service in the implementation of its women entrepreneurial strategy, and was a frequent keynote speaker and presenter at seminars and conferences through Europe.
The national women entrepreneurial community is organizing an initiative to continue Julie's legacy, both in the U. S. and internationally, and as a result, Julie's work with her company, Womenable.com will not stop, but continue into the future.
Julie was a daughter, a loving wife, a stepmother to Walter's four children, a super grandmother to nine grandkids, a friend, a mentor, a lover of nature and music, a social rights activist who spent her lifetime and career helping others.
Julie is survived by her husband, Walter Hoegy, her father, George Weeks, four step-children, nine grandchildren, aunts and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mollie and brother, Donald.
A memorial service celebrating Julie's life will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 18 at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, 305 Sixth St., Traverse City.
Source: www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com
Julie was born on November 2, 1957 to George C. Weeks and the late Mollie Rae (McKinley) Weeks in Lansing, and grew up there and in Arlington, Virginia before moving to Leelanau County where she attended the Glen Lake High School. In her senior year she attended the Leelanau School since the school millage failed in Glen Lake. She graduated from the University of Michigan with BA and MA degrees in Political Science.
On June 6, 1998 she married Walter R. Hoegy, a fellow graduate of the University of Michigan. They enjoyed 18 years of marriage, a union that was 'meant to be', both working in the Washington D.C. area where they shared their love for the outdoors - biking, kayaking, walking, orienteering - and music, theatre and band music. When both retired from the Federal government in 2006, Julie and Walter moved to their dream log home in Leelanau County where Julie started her business, Womenable, with a mission to 'improve the environment for women-owned businesses worldwide'. Lovers of the natural environment, they became active supporters of the Leelanau Conservancy which they had joined 5 years earlier.
As President and CEO of Womenable, Julie's national and international activism led her to Board positions with: The Association of Women's Business Centers, for which she served as Chair; Enterprise Women Magazine; Global Banking Alliance for Women; International Council for Small Business; International Journal of Gender and Entrepreneurship; the National Association of Women Business Owners; and WEConnect International. She also served as a Strategic Advisor to Quantum Leaps and more recently, to its FutureForward initiative. Near and dear to Julie's heart was her work on the boards of the Leelanau Conservancy and the Leelanau Peninsula Economic Foundation.
A highly respected professional locally, regionally and globally, Julie has researched and authored numerous articles and publications pertaining to women's entrepreneurship and empowerment. Her work extended far beyond the borders of the United States and has impacted hundreds of thousands of women worldwide. At the forefront of women's entrepreneurship policy development at home, she was also influential in the growth of women's enterprise in the United Kingdom and Europe. In 2004, she was invited to advise the UK government's Small Business Service in the implementation of its women entrepreneurial strategy, and was a frequent keynote speaker and presenter at seminars and conferences through Europe.
The national women entrepreneurial community is organizing an initiative to continue Julie's legacy, both in the U. S. and internationally, and as a result, Julie's work with her company, Womenable.com will not stop, but continue into the future.
Julie was a daughter, a loving wife, a stepmother to Walter's four children, a super grandmother to nine grandkids, a friend, a mentor, a lover of nature and music, a social rights activist who spent her lifetime and career helping others.
Julie is survived by her husband, Walter Hoegy, her father, George Weeks, four step-children, nine grandchildren, aunts and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mollie and brother, Donald.
A memorial service celebrating Julie's life will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 18 at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, 305 Sixth St., Traverse City.
Source: www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com
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