JULIE BLAKE

JULIE BLAKE, 71, of Findlay, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, 4:10 a.m., at her residence. Born June 20, 1943, in Fort Wayne, she was a daughter of the late Marion T. and E. Kathryn (Hower) Feasel. She first married Peter R. Torborg on June 19, 1965, in Fort Wayne; he preceded her in death on Feb. 20, 1995. She later married Dr. C.R. "Dick" Blake on May 7, 1998; he survives. Julie was a 1961 graduate of New Haven High School, in Indiana; a 1965 graduate of Ball State Teachers College and the University of Toledo in Learning Disabilities. She worked as an elementary and high school teacher for the Findlay City Schools, South Bend, Ind., and Hamilton, Ind., and also taught school at St. Michael's, Owens Tech, Adult Education, and at the Hancock County Jail. She also sold Real Estate for several years. Julie was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, where she was an Elder and Stephens Minister and a member of the FPC Book Club. She enjoyed playing bridge, reading, and knitting. She volunteered at the Surgery Center, Hope House and Women's Shelter, teaching at both. Julie and Dick enjoyed many years in homes in Leesburg, Florida and at Lake George, Michigan with family and friends and cruises to Alaska, the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and to Hawaii. Every person's life is a story and Julie loved listening to each one. There was always a book for her to read. She loved her family and friends very much. Julie is also survived by her sons, Matthew Peter (Emily) Torborg of Madeira, Ohio and David Scott (Karen) Torborg of Alexandria, Va.; daughter, Karen Sue (Torborg) Shivers of Kingston Springs, Tenn.; stepchildren, Michael A. Blake of Columbus, Ohio, Janet E. Darnall of Findlay, Joseph D. (Midge) Blake of Montpelier, Ohio, and Anne K. (Michael) Swartz of Ellicott City, Md.; sisters, Carolyn Feasel (Hal) Brockman of Ames, Iowa and Elizabeth Feasel (Norm) Cox of Coldwater, Mich.; brother-in-law, Ronald Torborg; sister-in-law, Marilyn Torborg; many nieces and nephews; special friends, Wally Orr, Roger Darnall and Brent Shivers; golden retriever of 15 years, Molly Polly; and grandchildren, Maggie and Abby Shivers, James Peter "JP" and Corinne Torborg, Christian Peter, Andrew Martin, and Charlotte Evelyn Torborg. Memorial service is 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, at First Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Holder Rich and the Rev. Patrick Cherry officiating. Visitation for family and friends is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, 2015, at Kirkpatrick - Behnke Funeral Home, 500 Lima Ave., Findlay (OH 45840). Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials may be made in Julie's name to Creative Living, 1531 Perry Street, Columbus, OH 43201; or First Presbyterian Church, 2330 South Main St., Findlay, OH 45840. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kirkpatrick behnke.com