Julie Ann Saddler

Julie Ann Saddler, 68, of Colby, died Wednesday, August 26, 2026. She was born to Harry and Joan Morphy on August 8, 1958, in Omaha, NE.

Julie grew up in Omaha and graduated from Westside High School in 1976. She owned two horses growing up and her love of animals took her to Colby Community College where she received a degree in animal science. Julie then moved to Sapulpa, OK, where she worked on a quarter horse ranch. She returned to Colby where she met and married Chuck Saddler. They were married for 42 years and they farmed in Colby. Julie worked for Diebert Harvesting for 20 years, hauling millions of bushels over the years. Prior to retirement she was the director of the Colby Visitors Bureau and loved getting to travel across Kansas as part of the job.

Julie was active in the community. She enjoyed helping the Gem Lion’s Club with their events. She was also an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where she served on the Parish Counsil, volunteered for Open Arms Resources, and could often be found spending time in Adoration. In her free time, she loved spending time with her dog Izzy, watching the cooking channel and spending time in the kitchen. She also enjoyed traveling to Nebraska to see family. Julie lived a truly amazing life!

She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings Jane Morphy and David Morphy and father-in-law Bob Saddler.

She is survived by her husband Chuck; sister Lisa Morphy; mother-in-law Evelynn (Don) Woofter; sister-in-law Candace Swanda; brother-in-law Darrell (Karla) Saddler; nieces, Taylor Swanda, Cassidy Swanda, Zoey (Justin) Swanda and Nicole Moser; nephews Cade and Alex Morphy; great nieces Kennedy and Bailynn and many other friends and family.

Visitation is 5-7:00 pm, with a Vigil at 7:00 pm, Monday, August 31, 2026, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby. The Funeral Mass is at 10:00 am Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Colby, with burial in the Gem Cemetery, Gem, KS. Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church and mailed in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit baalmannmortuary.com