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Julie Catherine Clarke DeWitt Born September 28, 1959, in Lansing; died May 24, 2010, at the age of 50. Julie retired from the State of Michigan after 18 years of service. She was a loving and caring person who was adored by her two dogs, Maggie and Sonny. Julie volunteered for the American Red Cross and had attended Great Lakes Christian College. Those of us who have loved and been loved by Julie have been truly blessed. She accepted her illness with dignity and grace never complaining, always smiling and always happy to see anyone who came to visit her. Julie will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her father, Burton Peterson, and sister-in-law, Connie Clarke. Surviving are her husband, Patrick S.; mother, Betty Peterson; father and mother-in-law, William and Lee Ann Clarke; brothers, Christopher (Suzzanne) Peterson, Burton (Chris) Peterson and Steven Peterson; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 28, at 2 p.m. at the Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Homes, 205 E. Middle St., Williamston. Interment will follow in Summit Cemetery, Williamston. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday 1-hour prior to the service. Those desiring may make contributions to Angel House Child and Family Services, 830 Kerns Rd., Mason, MI, 48854, or to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Michigan Chapter, 21311 Civic Center Dr., Southfield, MI, 48076, in memory of Julie Clarke. Online condolences may be sent to www.gorslineruncimanwilliamston.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal on May 26, 2010.

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Patti Floros

June 2, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Anyone who knew Julie was truly blessed. She had a way of making you feel as though you'd known her for years even upon the first meeting. I spent many evenings with Julie, Sonny and Maggie at the park. She loved her dogs a great deal and even as she began experiencing the challenges thrown at her by the MS, she would do her best to bring them to the park for a walk. Julie had an incredible inner strength and faith. I will cherish the many talks we had and our time together. Julie will forever be a part of my life.

Adam Whitz

May 27, 2010

I feel very lucky to have known Julie. She always had a smile, and a kind word. My thoughts are with the family at this time. They, and Julie always made me feel like part of their family.

Margaret-Pixie Pancost

May 26, 2010

I worked with Julie at workers comp. She was a great person and will be missed.

priscilla davenport

May 26, 2010

I am so sorry to here of your loss. Julie was always quick with a funny commentary on many things in life. I hired in with the State of Mi about the same time she did and rememembered her well especially how she loved making improvements on her home and her love of her dogs. She will be missed.

May 26, 2010

I just thought the other day, I haven't talked to Julie in such a long time, I need to get a hold of her. We used to go to happy hour many years ago then we both became MS'ers & shared those complaints for a while after she retired. She was always a pleasure to talk to & be around. My thoughts & prayers are with all of her family. Lorrie (Vaughn) Dodds

Lee Foster

May 26, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I worked with Julie for many years at the state and red cross - even helped her do some repairs on her basement walls with other friends from the state. We all admired her work ethic and all her may strenghts. She will be missed but not forgotten.

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