Julie Fisher Robertson

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Julie Fisher Robertson, who passed away on Sunday, October 5th, 2025, in Murray, Utah, surrounded by loved ones. She was 57 years old. Julie’s passing followed complications from long-term health challenges, which she faced with remarkable courage and resilience.

Julie’s passing was the culmination of health challenges that traced back to her courageous fight with cancer as a teenager. Radiation treatments left lasting scar tissue that, decades later, was aggravated by injuries from a car accident. Over time, this combination made eating increasingly difficult and allowed food and other substances to enter her lungs, leading to recurrent pneumonia. Through it all, Julie faced these struggles with remarkable strength, perseverance, and grace.

Julie was born on July 30th, 1968, in La Mirada, California. She was lovingly adopted as a newborn by Frank Fisher and Vivian Pulley (formerly Fisher). Julie spent most of her growing up years in St. George and Washington, Utah, where she graduated from Pine View High School. Julie married three times, and while those chapters brought challenges, they also brought profound joy, most notably the birth of her beloved son, Nathan, who remained the light of her life. 

Julie wanted everyone to feel included and even when she was in high school, where most “cool” girls her age would try hard to keep their younger siblings at arms-length, her siblings had a big sister who would include them on trips to the ice-cream shop or for sodas. She was loyal to her family. 

Julie overcame Hodgkins Lymphoma during high school and spent some time living with her uncle Garth attending Timpanogos High School in Orem, Utah. This battle shaped her drive, and she overcame many of the rarer life challenges she faced over the years to ultimately build a close and loving relationship with her son Nathan, supporting herself independently.

Julie spent many summers of her first married years rafting the Colorado River with her first husband Rayne. She enjoyed the outdoor adventure, but even more, she enjoyed meeting new people and sharing life stories as they floated down the river, held tightly as they expertly navigated over rapids and at the end of the day, regaled each other with their daring, narrow escapes from the perils of the river and their stories off the river. It was during this time also that Julie miscarried her first child, a daughter, and she mourned her loss for the rest of her life. She named her Ashley Nicole.

Julie loved people and her country. She loved Garth Brooks, hay bales, big trucks, and horses. Julie owned many pairs of cowgirl boots and found joy riding horses and whooping it up travelling down country roads in and around southern Utah. Her second wedding to David Robertson was held at a softball park outside of Zion National Park in Virgin City with hay bales and celebration by kicking up dust to Garth Brooks!

Her third marriage was to Todd Kelsey, who helped care for Nathan when he was a baby and young child. They lived in Cedar City and Minersville, Utah, until Julie chose to move to upstate western New York to be near her mother and to start new life experiences with Nathan. After a few years she and Nathan returned to Utah and settled in the Salt Lake City area. 

Julie strove to emphasize kindness and inclusion primarily, even over her own bank account. After her stepdaughter Sierra married and began raising her own children, there were times when Sierra had an exhausting day, and she knew she could call, and Julie would show up for her. One time, Julie sent her the last five dollars in her account so that she could get a comforting snack to help with the day or buy her kids Halloween treats to help them feel better, even though they didn't know her like Sierra did. 

Julie’s greatest joy in life was her son, Nathan, who remained by her side into adulthood. At the time of her passing, they lived together and supported one another deeply, sharing a home filled with love, laughter, and quiet companionship. One of their favorite simple pleasures was driving together to the gas station for sodas, then lingering to chat—just the two of them, savoring the moment.

Julie excelled at putting people at ease. Early on when she worked with her father, Frank at Fisher Group Architects, clients would comment on just how cheery she made them feel, and how they couldn't help but start every interaction with a smile. Later, she worked for years at eBay in Salt Lake City, taking calls and delivering happiness to people who were determined to keep a frown. eBay awarded Julie several awards for her ability to transform an unsolvable conversation from upset to satisfied. 

After her accident, she lived with her mother and three younger siblings, Joseph, Arianna, and Joshua. She didn't see her positive influence on them while there, but they will tell you that they weren't ready for her to go because as Arianna said it, "I wasn't ready for her to go. I was learning so much from her. She was like a mentor to me and saw right away what I was doing and wouldn't let me get away with it." They will draw on the memory of her influence for years to come to help guide them. Arianna shared that Julie's most recent playlist includes the personal resurrection song 'Skyscraper', by Demi Lovato. 

Even after her debilitating accident, she made efforts to work again from home…to rise up to support her and her family. She fought the forces against her, singing along with the lyrics of the chorus in her car, with a clenched fist and determined look, saying to her surroundings, "Go on and try to tear me down, I will be rising from the ground…. Like a skyscraper" 

Julie is survived by her son Nathan Jordan Robertson and the family: Frank and Judy Fisher, Vivian Pulley, Janet Fisher McLain & Doug McLain, Jeffrey & Becky Fisher, Brent & Colleen Fisher, Rachelle Fisher Brady & Justin Brady, Mikelle Fisher & Jason Richards, Marc Fisher, and Maelena Fisher. Additionally, she is survived by the three youngest siblings Joseph Pulley, Arianna Pulley, & Joshua Pulley.

Julie is preceded in death by her brother Shiloh Edsitty.

A memorial service will be held for Julie on Saturday, October 25th at 10 AM with a luncheon to follow at the South Mountain 7th Ward chapel. 272 East Traverse Pt Drive, Draper, UT 84020. A graveside dedication will be held at 2PM in the Orem City Cemetery, 1520 N 800 E, Orem UT, 84097. 

Many have asked how they can contribute to help fill the hole she left. Contributions can be sent to: https://gofund.me/118558369Brent Fisher