Julie Hickman Schneider

Born on February 24,1936 in St. Louis, Missouri, she passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Savior, on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Sarah House, Santa Barbara, California. Julie was 88 years old.

Raised in St. Louis, she moved to Santa Barbara in the late 1950’s where she raised her two children and made her home for over 65 years.

Julie’s younger life included her being a successful model, clothing designer and well known seamstress. She was the fashion coordinator at Robinsons Department Store (now Macy’s) staging fashion shows in the Tea Room.

She completed the recovery program at Bethel House in 1996 and went on to work for the Rescue Mission as their receptionist for 20 years, a welcoming and comforting face to those who were just embarking on their journey. Julie always had a kind word and a hug for others, she had empathy for their situation and was a picture of hope for their future. She deeply loved the staff there, and made many enduring friendships.

Julie spent many happy days at both Miramar and Butterfly beaches. She brought home dogs, cats, chickens, ducks and one Easter, a goat. She was a talented and creative person with wonderful style, a creative eye and a love for all things chocolate, preferably 72% dark.

Her last 6 years were spent at Garden Court in Santa Barbara where she also made many close friends, danced at parties and ate with her friends in the courtyard as often as she possibly could.

Julie is survived by her daughter Juliette Cudahy, née Schneider, her son-in-law, Daniel Cudahy, and their children, Lucy Cudahy and Ben Cudahy, her son Tommy Schneider, daughter-in-law, Debi Schneider and their children, Sarah Schneider, Barrett Schneider and his wife, Tatiana Schneider.

Please join us for a celebration of life for Julie Schneider, February 24th, 2:p.m., at Garden Court, 1116 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101. Dark chocolate will be served.