Julia was a great lady - always interested in preserving the quality of life in the area. She was always willing to fight for the betterment of all. The lawsuit with the coal unloading facility is a great example. I will miss her greatly. She was an inspiration to all who knew her.
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Carol Vining Moore
City:
Marquette, MI
Members of BLP Investment CLub in Marquette wish to express our sincere condolences to the family. Julia was not only part of our group, but we all considered her a dear friend. Her enthusiasm for life never waned, whether she was sitting at the bridge table, pouring over stock reports or spending time with friends, she enjoyed every minute. She will be sorely missed. BLP Investment Club Members: Rosa Diddams, Isabel Edgell, Lydia Hoff, Barbara Hutchison, Mildred Kingsbury, Carolyn McDonald, Patricia Micklow, Elizabeth Miller, Mary Ellen Powers, Karlyn Rapport
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Elizabeth Miller
City:
Marquette, MI
Julia
was a wonderful friend of my Grandmother Louise. I remember
greeting her as "Dee Tibbits!!!" with much enthusiasm! during
my summer time visits. She was a lot of fun and a very interesting
person. She will be missed. You have my deepest Sympathy. .
Nanette
Rushton
City:
Mankato, MN
I
have wonderful memories of Julia. They begin at the Alternative
High School in the early 80's. I taught there and Julia helped
out as a tutor. She had a wonderful way with the young people
there and her efforts made a difference in the lives of many.
Later she and my mom, Isabelle McCann, became friends. Julia
would often stop in to visit my mom at mom's M-28 cottage
as she was on her way to Deer Lake. They played bridge together
occasionally and often lunched together.
Julia
and I share the same birth date and "celebrated" together
on several occasions. One of my best memories was taking her
to the home on Deer Lake a few years ago with a birthday picnic
lunch. Dayton Hyde was there, though we hadn't expected to
run into him, and the three of us spent an hour together on
the porch. Julia and Dayton reminisced about childhood events
and I was enthralled.
Julia
was a special woman and I'm grateful for having known her.
Please accept my condolences on your loss. Jane Ryan, Marquette
Jane Ryan
City:
Marquette, MI
Always DeeDee to me and my family....what a wonderful woman to have shared in our lives. She is a dear, dear friend of my mother, and grew up with her. I will always remember her wonderful smile and giggle as well as her strength in her convictions. She was always a gracious and warm hostess at her home and camp, and always had a twinkle in her eye. We will see you again one of these days, DeeDee. I won't be surprised to see you with Hai, my mom, when I get there. Bless you, DeeDee, in your new life. Peace and strength to your family still with us, who must miss you terribly right now, but you will forever be with us in our hearts and memories. We look forward to the time when our journey's will meet again. What a marvelous tool you were for the hands of God on this earth.
Jamie Randall
City:
Marquette, MI
Dick and Fred,
My parents, wife, and I were saddened to learn of the passing of your Mother. Our condolences to both of you on your loss. What a great lady! We have many fond memories of time spent with her, both in town and at Ives Lake.
The Cases
John & Patricia Case
City:
Scottsdale, AZ
Fred,Patty & Kirsten
Our deepest sympathy to the lost of your Mother and Grandmother. She was a joy to meet and spend time with at Deer Lake. We truly enjoyed our visits so long ago. May all your memories be warm and special as ours will always be of Julia. Best of wishes from Kim, Tom, Donielle and Andrea
Tom & Kim Graves
City:
Munising, MI
To "DD's" family - my mother Harriet Randall was a very good friend of your mother/grandmother. She and DD spent many, many happy hours together not only in their youth but into their senior years. They were best of friends growing up in Marquette. DD Koch and Hai Begole! What one of them didn't think of the other one did. Over the years we heard many stories. My mother died in 1995 and I really believe that she and DD are celebrating their new lives together. Marcia (Randall) Franz
Marcia R. Franz
City:
Marquette, MI
Fred, I was sorry to read about your mother in The Mining Journal. She was a woman of great enthusiasms and determination. Thank you for sharing her with so many. Marquette is a better place because she was there.
Ann Hilton Fisher
City:
Forest Park, IL
I
met Julia several years ago at the Christian Science Church
in Marquette, where we became friends. We had some similar interests.
She was a very pleasant and interesting person, and also generous.
Julia treated my son, Zachary, and I to lunch after church many
times, and she also bought Zachary a brand new pair of hockey
skates, when he was a little boy. She was an inspiration to
me as she was doing so well and had such a good attitude, even
at her older age! My son, Zachary, and I will miss her. - by
Tamara Niemi 3/16/08
Tamara L. Niemi
City:
Ishpeming, MI
To Patti and Fred: We just want you to know that you and your families are in our thoughts and prayers. Don and Chris Fox
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Christine Fox
City:
Salem, WI
I
was saddened to read of Julia's passing and wanted to extend
my deepest sympathy to her family. I feel honored to have met
Julia. I always enjoyed our visits ..even when I almost felt
like she was scolding me. She was an incredible woman and I
will cherish my memories of her. Again, my sincere sympathy
to all of you.
Eleanore
City:
Marquette, MI
Fred, sorry to hear about your mother. Our thoughts are with you. I am in Alabama with Jennifer. We will be thinking about you an Kirsten.
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Mary Jo Gariepy
City:
Munising, MI
We will always regard Julia as the matriarch of Onota Township. She will be dearly missed.
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George, Deb, and Chelsea Sobolewski
City:
Sand River, MI
My Dearest Dee Dee,
Oh,the smiles we shared, the moments we cared, the wrongs we tried to right! - solo voices in the night - I will whisper your name and memory in my heart forever - my tears fall like rain - Much Love
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Bill Dunham
City:
Staunton, VA
Deepest
sympathy in the loss of Julia. She was such a sweet lady. My
mother & dad knew her thru the church. They were faithful members
there til the church closed. We really enjoyed visiting with
her when we went out to eat after church. She was a truly delightful
person. My name is Julie & I got to know her when my parents
were unable to drive & I used to drive them to church. Julia
& I went out for lunch a few times when I was working in Marquette.
I feel bad that we lost touch after the church closed but she
was never forgotten.
Julie Herman & Vivian Laituri
City:
Ishpeming, MI
FROM JOANI: Growing up and as an adult, Dee Dee was my model.
Thank you, Dee Dee. FROM DON: She became a "Grand Old Dame",
but to me she will always be my "Den Mother." The Tibbits were
the only family I ever knew who had their own alligator. We
were fortunate to have had tea with her in Munising a few times
this past year and hear her say "Didn't we have fun? Nobody
had more fun than we did." Keep having fun Dee Dee; we miss
you!
Joani (Reynolds) & Don Miller
City:
Marquette, MI
We
were very saddened to hear of Julia's passing this week. She
was a truly inspirational force to all who knew her and particularly
to us. Her smile along with her demeanor and ability to converse
on a wide range of subjects, made a person feel right at home.
She treated everyone as if they were the most important person
in the world and that was truly a gift. We will always feel
her presence and will never forget her.
Tina
& Terry Pihlainen
City:
Deerton, MI
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