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Julie Uhlhorn Obituary
Gallaher Uhlhorn
HARLINGEN, TX. -Julie Gallaher Uhlhorn died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Harlingen Saturday, October 25, 2008. She was 78.
She is survived by her three children; Martha Uhlhorn (MaryAnn Lingg) St. Louis, Missouri; Tudor Uhlhorn (Katherine, Cutter 17, Hubbard 15 and Seton 12) Harlingen, Texas; Julie Hunt Uhlhorn Allen (Mike, Morgan 12 and Annie 8) Singapore, Singapore.
Julie was born in Harlingen in 1930. She was the only child of Dr. George L. and Blanche Tudor Gallaher. She graduated from Harlingen High School in 1947 at the age of 16 and graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois in 1951. She and H. M. ``Tock'' Uhlhorn (deceased on 11/20/80) were married in December 1952. They joined St. Alban's Episcopal Church in 1960 and Julie has been an active member for 48 years, serving as a member of the Vestry, Sunday school teacher and on numerous other committees. She served on both the Texas State Bank and Texas Regional Bancshares Board of Directors, the Girl Scout Council, the Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce and the Gladys Porter Zoo. She was also a member/volunteer of the Algodon Club, the Harlingen Historical Preservation Society, the DAR and Chapter CW of P.E.O.
The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to Julie's caretakers, Christina Garcia, Esmeralda Saldivar and Annie Laguna for their patient, gentle and loving care. They would also like to thank Alberto Macias, Albino Gonzalez and Frank Argullin for their invaluable assistance throughout the years in helping Julie with her continuous stream of ``projects'' and also helping to maintain her home. Julie never saw a project that she and her team of helpers could not handle!
Julie will be fondly remembered for her love of cooking, entertaining in her home, and her passion for gardening and helping others.
The pallbearers will be David Pratt, Michael Murphy, Bill Youngblood, Greg Quisenberry, Bryan Duffy, Chris Boswell, Jim Trolinger, Jimmy Cobb and Ron Levine.
Honorary Pallbearers are Dr. Sam Carter Jr., Frank Boggus, Lloyd Pratt, Billy Busa, James Russell, Bob Duncan, Pat Liston, Glen Roney, Dr. Ken Landrum and the all of the former Board of Directors of Texas State Bank and Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday October 30th at St. Alban's Episcopal Church, Harlingen. A reception will be held in the St. Alban's Parish Hall immediately following the service.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to St. Alban's Episcopal Church, 1417 E. Austin Avenue, Harlingen, Texas 78550.
You are invited to sign the guestbook or leave a condolence at www.buck-ashcraft.com.
Arrangements are with Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home.
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Sharon Hocut
November 29, 2008
My dear sweet Julie, and to the family. I was Mr. Joe "Pappy" McGill's caregiver for almost 2 years before he too went to be with the Lord. During my time with Mr. Mc. Julie and I became the very best of friends. She was the mother I didn't have, the girlfriend a girl would want to meet after moving into a strange town. Julie and I went shopping, we went out to eat, we went to Mexico to across the river to the elite lil liquor store and shop. She introduced me to the finest. My daughter and grandaughter flew down, and she was so generous to make her private beach home our home so we could enjoy the privacy of the beach and not blend in with the public. I spent many nights after I got Pappy to bed and Julie and I would sat outside on her patio and have cocktails and just visit. She told me many stories of her life as a young girl with Jane Busa McGill, and expressed how she loved Jane so much. To the grandchildren. Your grandmother loved you so very much. Every year after I came home, Julie would send me a christmas card of her grandchildren on the beach. I have them in a frame on my computer desk to this very day. I could go on and on about how much I loved her and how she would call me at night and we talked for hours. She would give me that motherly advice that she knew I needed when I got depressed and worried about Joe. See I loved him like a Grandfather as well. Tudor, we met a couple of times, but the one day you might remember was when the storm was coming and Joe and I came over and you were supervising the plywood being put on your mothers windows and you assisted me in getting Joe into the house more quickly. After Joe's passing Julie would write me and try to suggest jobs for me so I could come back to Harlingen. I loved it as a second home. I am so glad to have kept her letters and pics. I would go and visit with her and we would take silly pics of us by the fish pond and in her home. She was so proud of her home and she knew how I cherished things like she had and we were actually a lot alike. We loved displaying our toys in our homes. It was a God-Send that I met the McGills and met so many friends in Harlingen, and good friends. I had the pleasure of attending the Emanon Club party and of course sat with my two favorite people Joe and Julie. The the day Billy Busa was given his surprise birthday party by his beautiful wife Connie on the island. Julie was always so considerate to make me feel welcome and a part of the activities. She would go out of her way to introduce me to one and all. She was a charm, a jewel, a precious angel on earth as she is in heaven. She loved her husband so and she told me the story of the time Airport Security kept his knife or was it his watch that she had carried with her for so long and the sentiment to her meant nothing to them. Julie, I know you are in heaven now, rejoicing with Jane, your dear sweet girlfriend, your husband, and with Joe. I have so much to write and I may write more later, but Tudor, Julie and Martha, I feel as thou I lost a mother as well. Julie and I had lots of private conversaton and she will hold a very special place in my heart forever. My lil grandaughter and daughter always asked about Julie. She was a lady who NObody couldn't love and have the highest respect for. Rest in Peace Julie and I will miss you terribly. Love, Prayers and Blessings, Sharon Cole-Nelson Hocut
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Rosie Rodriguez
November 15, 2008
Dear Martha, Tudor, & Julie Hunt,
I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Although many years have gone by, I only have the fondest of memories of her and all of you. To this day I remember how sweet & kind she was to me when I was little. I was so shy, yet, whenever I visited your home, she had a way of making me feel special & welcome. I remember her always having a smile on her face. She was a kind, gracious, and beautiful lady who did so much for others & her community. You were blessed to have such a wonderful mother.
My thoughts & prayers continue to be with you.
With deepest sympathy,
Bob Smith
November 5, 2008
Dear Tudor,
I am so sorry about the passing of your Mom, Julie. I have always loved her since she was my Baby sitter when I lived on Pierce near her parents home. I remember her feeding me Liver and Corn on the Cob. After moveing back to Harlingen in the 80's I have been a real good friend of her. I remember talking with her after I got my divorce from Sherry - she fixed me a nice meal at her house, and I enjoyed watching her feed her Gold Fish.
My best wishes goes to you and your family.
In remembrance of Julie, Bob (Bobby) Smith
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