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Julie Hamilton Obituary
Julie lived in Bloomington, IL for most of her life. She attended Washington Elementary School, Bloomington Junior High and Bloomington High School. She earned a GED in her 20's.
Julie is survived by her children, Joshua Vandegraft, Jeremy Vandegraft and Tori Ann Vandegraft, her sisters, Jennifer Dawson and Betty Griffin, her brother Stanley Griffin, and her 'adopted big sister,' Beth Lehman, her grandsons Treyton and Tatum Vandegraft and Mateo Martineau, her nieces Cassandra Taylor, Theresa Taylor, and Nina Dawson, and her nephew Jesse Dawson III.
Julie loved her grandchildren, nieces and nephews very much. They called her Aunt Juju or Juju for short. She loved her dogs. She enjoyed riding Harleys and loved to sew. She had a good sense of humor, a strong sense of resilience.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her grandmother Louise Squires and Uncle Jerald Squires, both of whom were very influential in her life, and several other aunts, uncles and cousins.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jennifer Dawson
March 7, 2024
I love you sissy. I know we had are differences. But that last few weeks meant a lot to me. And I know you as well. I wish I could have helped you more. But I am so glad your not suffering anymore. I am going to miss you for sure. My heart is broken
Julie
March 6, 2024
You will be greatly missed. I'm sad that we never got to color together but I always enjoyed our visits and late night calls when we couldn't sleep. No more pain. Fly high my friend and watch over me and Tink.
Susan Herald
March 6, 2024
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. I will always hold the memories I have with Julie growing up in my heart. I Love you All!!!! R.I.P. Julie
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