Julie Ellen Bowers (Harshman)

Julie Ellen Bowers (Harshman) Our dear sister, aunt, friend and teacher, Julie Ellen Bowers, age 72, has left us to cherish her beautiful memory. Julie died March 10, 2013 at Ebeid Hospice, Flower Hospital, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Her kindness of heart and generosity of spirit will be sadly missed by the many people whose lives she touched. Julie was born September 30, 1940, to Paul and Helen Harshman. She attended Rosary Cathedral, Central Catholic High School and received her BA in Education from Marquette University in 1962. Her post graduate studies included a masters degree from The University of Toledo and course work at Bowling Green State University. Julie’s 42-year career began as a French teacher at Cardinal Stritch High School and continued at Perrysburg High School. After retiring from there in 1996, she returned to the classroom to teach English and French at Northwood High School. Although she taught both languages, teaching French was her passion. She imparted her love for the language not only in her classroom, but also by leading over a dozen tours to France with her students. Julie’s love for learning continued into her later years. She was a volunteer for Read for Literacy and took several UT theology courses. She thoroughly enjoyed reading and her monthly book club. She also adored spending time with colleagues and lifelong friends, including three special friends she’s kept since first grade. Julie was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Paul (Bo) Harshman Jr. She is survived by brothers Timothy (Mary Lourdes) Harshman, Daniel (Betty) Harshman of South Bend, IN, sister Mary (Richard) Henning, and sister-in-law Nancy Harshman. She also leaves behind nieces and nephews: Andy (Suzanne) Harshman, Erin (Mark) Mitchell, Casey (Molly) Harshman, Charlie (Kelli) Harshman, Kelly (Mark) Halmrast, Amy (Greg) Bechert, Meghan (John) Trowbridge, Heidi Harshman, Marty (Katie) Harshman, Tim Harshman, Carrie Henning, Tom (Betsy) Henning, Annie Henning and 25 great nieces and nephews upon all of whom she showered much love, compassion and QVC gifts. Lastly, she is survived by her beloved dog, Boo Radley. We would like to thank the Ebeid Hospice staff for the kindness and care they showed Julie and her family. Visitation will be Thursday, March 14, from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S. Reynolds Road. Funeral services will begin in the mortuary at 9:15 a.m. Friday, March 15, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10:00 a.m. at Corpus Christi University Parish, 2955 Door Street. Internment will be at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to Corpus Christi Parish or the Toledo Area Humane Society. Please view and sign our online registry at CoyleFuneralHome.com.

Julie Ellen Bowers (Harshman)

September 30, 1940 - March 10, 2013