Julian Welsh, 30, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. A Celebration of Life Gathering will begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2019, at the Welsh family home: 6301 Hillcrest Road SW, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements were made by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids.
Julian was born October 21, 1988, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Richard Welsh and Sandi Welsh-Jacobs. He worked in construction and was most recently employed by J. Goos Renovation. Julian enjoyed camping and cooking; especially creating unique wrap sandwiches and eating spicy food. He was a ramen noodle, taco, and sushi connoisseur. Julian loved all types of music but he especially enjoyed rap. Above all, he loved his children.
Julian will be remembered as a loving, kind, humble, and loyal person. He was honest and had a big heart. Julian had a great sense of humor and an infectious smile. He will be missed by his family and a wide circle of friends.
Julian is survived by his children, Jayla, Keyanna, Violet, and Fontez; father, Richard Welsh (fiancée, Pam Jacobs); mother, Sandi Welsh-Jacobs; siblings, Megan Saylor, Taylor Welsh, and Mason Welsh, all from Cedar Rapids; several nieces and nephews; special aunt, Michelle Collum; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Wanda Moen.
Memorials may be directed to Julian’s family.