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1925
DIED
2016
Julia Meade Obituary
Peter Thorpe of the Julia Meade Fan Club announced the death Tuesday. In a post on Facebook, Thorpe shared the news of Meade’s death “with all of the members of the Julia Meade Fan Club. Julia passed away yesterday at her home in New York City, peacefully while asleep. Thanks to all of you for your comments and love. Julia loved her Facebook fan club. We will continue to post photos every week here. Thanks again.”
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Meade, who was born Julia Kunz Dec. 17, 1925, in Boston, Massachusetts, started her career as a Conover model in 1948 while she sought theater roles.
“The latter did not materialize,” according to a biography of the actress at juliameade.com. “Television work did, however, and Julia became one of America’s most recognized TV personalities, prompting a New York Times reviewer to describe her as America’s first household name.”
Meade pitched a variety of products on TV and in newspaper and magazine advertisements, including soap, automobiles, bread, and hairspray.
On Broadway, she had roles in “The Tender Trap,” “Mary, Mary,” “Roman Candles,” and a 1960s revival of “The Front Page.”
She also had roles in movies including “Pillow Talk” and “Tammy Tell Me True.”
Meade married artist O. Worsham Rudd Jr. May 17, 1952. He preceded her in death, in 1999. They had two daughters, Caroline and Alice, who survive the actress.
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Michael Greene
August 24, 2016
Though I knew her briefly in the 70's she made quite an impression.
Alice Fetter
May 29, 2016
My late husband, Charles Fetter, spoke often of Julia, Caroline, and Alice. I am so sorry to hear that she has left us. My condolences to Caroline and Alice at the loss of their mother.
Alice (Sandy) Fetter
May 22, 2016
Although our lives parted in recent years, we will always relish the happy times spent in Julia's company. We met backstage working our butts off to help stage the annual Superskates Olympic Skating fundraiser at Madison Square Garden. And then became part of her extended family, included in many happy hours and special holidays in the company of her and Rudd, Caroline and Alice at 1010 5th and My Ocean in Ogunquit. And at our modest digs in Southampton. Julia was not too enamored of pink Lincolns to avail herself our our modest Chevvy to make frequent trips from Manhattan to Ogunquit. Lost in all the tributes and press notices is the fact that Julia was one of the most thoughtful hostesses and accomplished chefs going. We will always cherish those memories and hope our recollection will ring a happy bell with Caroline, Alice and Brooksie.
Bert Lowi and Patrick Murphy
Kathy L.
May 21, 2016
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
May 20, 2016
A name is better than good oil,and the day of death then the day of one's being born. Julia certainly made for herself,the life she lived will be cherished by all whose lives she touched. She will be greatly missed. May you look to our heavenly father for comfort and strength to endure.
(Matthew 5:4)
B.D. N.J.
G. Freeman
May 20, 2016
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
The Carter Family
May 20, 2016
My family and I are deeply saddened by the news of Julia Meade's death. Please accept our prayers of comfort and thoughts of peace as you cherish the memories of your beloved mother. May our heavenly Father show you that He loves you and is there for you during your time of sadness. She will be missed!
May 20, 2016
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 119:76.
Betty
May 19, 2016
Caroline & Alice,
My sincerest sympathy for the loss of your dear Mother. May your cherished memories help to comfort your hearts, and may the words of "Job" recorded in Job chapter 14:14: If an able-bodied man dies can he live again? All the days of my compulsory service I shall wait,Until my relief comes", bring joy of hearts during times of sorrow now and in days ahead.
KM
May 19, 2016
I'm sorry for your loss. The Creator himself promises: "From the hand of Sheol [the common grave] I shall redeem them; from death I shall recover them. Where are yours stings, O Death? Where is your destructiveness, O Sheol?" (Hosea 13:14)
Victoria Morris
May 19, 2016
I am very sorry to friends and family for the loss.she will be surely missed. Soon there will come a time where we will never have to grieve the loss of a loved ones again.
May 19, 2016
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Marie
May 18, 2016
My deepest sympathies are with the family and friends of Mrs. Meade.
May 18, 2016
Losing someone we love is nothing easy, but knowing that we have been able to be a part of the life of that person, we can realize that we are blessed to have been able to share in their life before they went to rest. My sincere condolences.
Scott Chamberland
May 18, 2016
Rest in Peace
Jason Robins
May 18, 2016
RIP!
Eleanor
May 18, 2016
As a child of 1950's television, I very well remember Julia Meade but to be honest, I hd forgotten about her in recent years. My condolences to her family. I remember her as a lady and someone I admired. Reat In Peace.
May 18, 2016
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Pete Tagle
May 18, 2016
A very attractive lady who pitched polaroid cameras. Never forget you Julia, may you rest in peace.
May 18, 2016
My prayers are with you and your family.
Sheila
May 17, 2016
May you Rest in eternal Peace.
Jennifer Tagle
May 17, 2016
My sincerest condolences to the friends and family of Julia Meade. Undoubtedly, she will be missed, but I hope that you can find solace in the following promise: "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out.
Scott Chamberland
May 17, 2016
Rest in Peace
Derrick P
May 17, 2016
RIP
Harry Simpson
May 17, 2016
Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
Adrian Barnette
May 17, 2016
We'll miss you !
Cheryl Lynn
May 17, 2016
I am sorry for your loss. Make God your stronghold during this difficult time.
May 17, 2016
My condolences to The Meade a Family. As the days and werks pass,and as you return to your daily routines,may you continue to be comforted by the love and support of family and friends
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