Dr. Julia Teahen of Grand Blanc, age 50, died Saturday, April 25th at her home. A private service will be held.
Julia was born in Flint, MI on September 28, 1969, the daughter of Edward and Madonna (Lipinski) Kurtz and was a resident of Grand Blanc. Julia married Roy Teahen on October 12, 1996. Julia graduated from Michigan State, Central Michigan University and received her Doctorate in Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University. Julia was an active member of The Academy of Management and North American Management Society. Julia was an author of many research publications and was the managing editor of the Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies. She was employed by Baker College during her entire career.
Julia was very active in her children's lives attending many school and athletic events. She loved to make videos of events for sporting banquets, school plays, kid's birthdays and many other activities. Julia was active at the Church of the Holy Family. She was a big supporter of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer as a pacesetter and ResercHERS Women Fighting Cancer. Julia had a great love of photography, travel, cook, crocheting and all things crafty. She would make many hats, scarves, gloves and bracelet for family, friends and for charity. Julia had a love for life, lived for her family, and had a smile for everyone.
Julia is survived by her spouse Roy, children, Joseph, Nolan and Elise all of Grand Blanc; Parents Edward and Madonna Kurtz of Flushing; Mother-in-law Rita Teahen of Davison, Sister Krista (Chris) McGuire of Durand; Brother Thomas (Athena) Kurtz of Owosso; Brothers-in-law Craig Teahen of New York, NY and Patrick (Marie) Teahen of Katy, TX; Sister-in-law Kerri (Dennis) Clifford of Houston, TX; nieces and nephews, Gavin Carpenter; Max and Halle McGuire; Katarina, Linnea and Alex Teahen; Trey, Jac, Winnie and Teahen Clifford; Edward and Violet Kurtz.
Julia was preceded in death by her grandparents Max and Theresa Lipinski, Freda Kurtz and father-in-law Joseph Teahen.
The family would like to thank Ascension Genesys Hospice for their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Julia's honor to American Cancer Society for breast cancer research.
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