Leon Augustus Julian Jr.

Leon "Lee" Augustus Julian Jr., 92 years of age, passed away peacefully at home in Sarasota FL, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Mesa, AZ on July 23, 1925 to proud parents and avid farmers Leon Julian and Florine Ellsworth. He had 5 siblings, Stanley (late) Kenneth (late), Virginia (Salt Lake, UT) JoAnne (late) and Dale (late). All of the Julian children developed a strong work ethic working aside their father in their vast fruit orchards and helping with a variety of farm animals. At age 18, Lee registered to serve in the Navy for 2 years. He later moved west to San Francisco and became a founding employee and then President and CEO of Transamerica Real Estate Tax Service in San Francisco for 37 years. He was a generous employer who rewarded and recognized his dedicated employees and treated everyone like they were family. During his professional years he was also a member of the Trail Blazers, Olympic Club and Bohemian Grove. He enjoyed frequent dinners out with friends and family to Vaneses, Trader Vic’s and MacArthur Park. Lee will be best remembered for his talent entertaining family and friends playing the piano, barbequing amazing meals and throwing a great party. He was a dedicated father and relished his family vacations which were often to Lake Tahoe and the Hawaiian Islands. He is survived by his life partner Antony Regan, his four children, Teri Julian, Elizabeth Ecke, Victoria Cressman, Charles Julian, 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. His family feels grateful and blessed by the outpour of love and fond memories recalled by many people. We would appreciate in lieu of flowers, to please consider a donation to your local Hospice organization, who helped care for Lee in his last days.