Julia Bouchard

Julia Bouchard, servant of Christ, beloved wife, mother, and sister, and treasured friend, passed away on July 25, 2024, at Marwood Nursing and Rehab in Port Huron following a long illness. A long-time resident of Macomb County, Julia graduated from Mt. Clemens High School and entered the workplace as a secretary. She worked several years until her first child was born, and then was a dedicated stay-home parent for the next twelve years. Julia re-entered the workforce first as a temporary office worker and then later in the finance and surgery departments at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan, until her retirement. Julia's second act was devoted to Christian service. Always active at church by serving on committees, working in the nursery, and leading teen girls' groups, Julia stepped up her involvement by working toward completing an orphanage in Mexico, helping to establish a place for young adults aging out of foster care, and participating in several medical mission trips to Central America. Julia's heart was for others and it showed in the warm kindness, hugs, and smiles she always had for others. At home Julia was a capable homemaker and talented cook and created an inviting, judgment-free environment for her kids and their friends. Julia may have had two biological children, but the number of "extra" kids she has is too numerous to count! Julia's friends and family will always remember the way she would smile, tease a little, and just generally take care of people who came into her home. Julia was preceded in death by her parents, Carl W and Leona J Miller, and her beloved husband Joseph Edward. Julia is survived by her brother, Richard Miller; daughters Stephanie Pegg (David Nickelson) and Caryn Turrel (Jeff Kabzinski); grandchildren Meghan (Zachary) Wakefield of Indianapolis, Indiana; Elizabeth Miller (Austin Durand) of DePere, Wisconsin; Christian Pegg of Marysville; and Kathryn Pegg of Marysville. Family and friends will be gathering for a visitation and funeral service at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home 8459 Hall Road (3 Blks E of Van Dyke) Utica on Sunday, July 28, 2024 from 2-8pm and Monday, July 29, 2024 from 10am until time of funeral service 11am. Julia will be laid to rest at Clinton Grove Cemetery, Clinton Township, Michigan. In memory and honor of Julia Bouchard family request donations to Our Daily Bread Ministries PO Box 2222 Grand Rapids, MI 49501~ https://donations.ourdailybread.org

Julia Bouchard

August 23, 1941 - July 25, 2024