Born: April 30, 1960
Died: June 16, 2024
Age: 64
Julie passed away unexpectedly in her home in Maplewood on June 16th, 2024. She lived on the East Side of Saint Paul, Euclid Street House, from 1984-2023. She raised three of her own children in this house, along with lots of stray kids and adults who needed a place to feel safe.
Julie was born in Saint Paul, MN. She worked mostly retail, one of her favorite places she worked was Fanny Farmer. She loved decorating the big windows for each holiday season.
Julie loved to garden; her flower beds have always been beautiful to look at. Julie loved to cook. Even when she was limited, she would still find a way to make a meal. Hotdish was one of her favorites to make and share. Julie watched a lot of movies, some of her favorites were Harry Potter, Interview with a Vampire, Jurassic World, and cooking shows. Julie had so much love for all animals, she especially loved her tigers and red birds (Cardinals).
Julie was preceded in death by her parents; Gladys “Lucy” Huysentruit, and Homer Slayton; Her sisters; Kathy Garrett, Patrica Reeves, and Sandra Van Hoever.
She is survived by her siblings; Wylie Garrett (Michelle Garrett), Ronald Garrett, and Barbara Hastings. Her children; Krista Garrett, Mark Ellis II (Angela Ellis), and Gina Houle (Derek Houle). Her grandchildren; Trenton, Jenna, Lillian, Sienna, Leah, Giovonni, and Lincoln.
A celebration of life will be held later, TBD. Donations are appreciated through GoFundMe- https://gofund.me/eb6850aa or Venmo @Gina-Houle-2021
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