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Julie Bowers Obituary
Julie Ellen (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, 2013, 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, 2013, 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
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Judy Lee Trautman
March 6, 2020
I think of Julie often. We were such close colleagues, when teaching together.
Judy Trautman
March 6, 2019
So many memories. Love to all who also remember
Ghull
March 27, 2013
My Deepest condolences goes to the Bowers family. I just found out about her passing today. Julie was my english tutor and I enjoyed working with her very much. She was a very nice person.
Judy Trautman
March 25, 2013
I am so sorry that we were out of town during the funeral. I have so many warm memories of teaching with Julie. We were a team. She will be missed. Sincere sympathy to her family. Her family meant so much to her.
Judy Trautman
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March 19, 2013
Mary and Dick Henning! We just read in today's paper of Julie's death. We will say our Rosary at St. Joan of Arc, tomorrow morning for her and all of the Family.
God's Peace be with all.
Gene and Dennis.....SJA=
March 17, 2013
So sorry we missed Julie's Funeral. Didn't hear about it until late Friday. Our prayers are with all the rest of the family. Rest in peace Julie!
The Cole's
Kathryn Housepian
March 16, 2013
A sweet lady....I'm so sorry. Goodbye, Julie Bowers. God bless.
Shannon Weimerskirch
March 15, 2013
I want to express my sympathy to Julie's family and friends. I taught French with Julie at Perrysburg High School in the 90's. She was so helpful to me as a new teacher and colleague and she graciously shared her classroom with me because I was a traveling teacher. I enjoyed chatting and laughing with her and her passion for teaching French motivated me. I will miss her!
Stephanie Rodriguez
March 14, 2013
I have many fond memories of Madame Bowers and French class. Her passion for teaching and French made class enjoyable. I'm sorry to hear of her passing.
March 13, 2013
Madame Bowers was my French teacher at PHS in the late '80s. She had a genuine passion for the language and teaching.
March 13, 2013
Tim and all of the Harshman Family. Our sincere condolences on the passing of Julie. Our thoughts and prayers are with your at this time. Mike and Pat Mahoney
Julie Waidelich-Roberts
March 13, 2013
Mom, Molly and Kristi will truly miss Julie. Their friendship is the kind we all wish for. She was a loved and valued friend. Her life will alway be remembered and cherished.
March 13, 2013
Julie was my French teacher and cheerleader advisor at Cardinal Stritch. She was a warm and caring person. I am so sorry for your loss.
Carol Clark
March 13, 2013
Mary & Family,
I always remember "Aunt Julie" being at different events when the girls were in grade school. I'm sorry to read of her passing. I know you two were very close. You and your family are in my prayers.
Scott Crippen
March 13, 2013
Julie was my 9th grade English teacher at PHS in 1978. She was such a nice lady and she made me enjoy writing. She gave me the confidence to write well. She was truly a special person and I am glad to have had the pleasure of her friendship and her teaching.
March 12, 2013
To All of Julie's family members and friends, we send our love and prayers to you all at this difficult time. Cyndee and Barb, Houston
Amy Davin
March 12, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed getting to know Julie through Carrie and her family.
Carole Finger
March 12, 2013
Ms. Bowers was my 9th grade English teacher at PHS in 1970. I remember diagraming sentences and learning verb tenses and all that horrible stuff! She was a great teacher! I used what she taught me and went on to Ohio University and majored in Journalism. She was very kind with a soft voice. I've remembered her all these years. My sympathies to your family; she was a wonderful woman.
March 12, 2013
Sharing in your sadness and with deepest sympathy for all the Harshman family. Julie enlightened many lives and we are blessed for that! Sincerely, Dick & Kathleen Burnett
March 12, 2013
What a loss. Julie was the life of every party. She was generous to a fault and a very caring teacher. I taught with Julie and knew her for many, many years. We shared a love for the French language and culture. Her laughter will always be with me.
My sincere condolences in this time of grieving. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lynda Fox
Peg Hinds
March 12, 2013
My deepest sympathy to Julie's family. I taught with her at Northwood and know what a kind and wonderful person she was. Her carrot cake was the best! She will be missed.
March 12, 2013
Julie Bowers was my 9th grade English teacher at Perrysburg High School in the early 1970s. I wish to offer my condolences to her relatives who are mourning her death.
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