On Wednesday, June 22, 2022, Julia Mae Austin (Schutte) was welcomed into Heaven by Jesus at age 89. Julia was born March 6, 1933 in McBain, MI. She grew up on a small farm and was the first of her family to graduate from high school. At age 18, she moved, with her best friend Dorothy, to Grand Rapids to attend nursing school. She became an LPN and worked at Saint Mary's Hospital and then at Brookcrest Nursing Home, from where she retired after a long career.
She met her late husband, Phillip, on a blind date. They were married for 60 years and during that time they went on to create a treasured family and a welcoming home. She was a dedicated and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She taught her children and grandchildren who her Lord was through living as a loyal servant of God. Julie had the gift of hospitality and would create and share home-cooked meals with her family, many friends, and visiting missionaries. We will all miss her "baked with love" banana bread and apple crisps. Many card games and board games were played at the kitchen table. She loved the church and loved sharing the love and warmth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, with as many people as possible. She was a longtime supporter of several missions, and missionaries, and also volunteered as a mentor with Crossroads Prison Ministries.
Julie was an active part of her children's and grandchildren’s lives and was so proud of each one of them. She took much interest and joy in going to as many of their activities as possible. They are all going to deeply miss her loving support and her unconditional love.
Julie joins her first husband, Phillip, in Heaven. She is survived by her current husband,Ted Morter; children Terie McCalmont and Todd Moeller, Donna and Bill Terpstra, Mike and Sherry Austin, and Janet Austin Elling; grandchildren Rachel and Brad DeBoer, Drew McCalmont and Emilee, Matt and Katie Terpstra, Brandon and Jacey Terpstra, Chad and Katie Terpstra, Brett and Lexi Terpstra, Cara and Blake Kelly, Jaci and Joe Timmermans, Jamie and Jason Ferguson, Jenna Austin, Joey and Alice Austin, Austin and Breanna Elling, Reece and Haley Elling, Trey Elling, Bennett Elling, and Evan Elling; 22 great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Donna and Marv DeVries; brother, Jim Schutte; as well as many loved nephews, nieces, and dear friends.
Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Cook Funeral Home (West building), 4235 Prairie St. SW, Grandville, Michigan. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, June 27, 2022 at Grandville Bible Church, 4122 44th St. SW, Grandville, MI 49418, with visitation from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to service. In lieu of flowers and in memory of Julia, contributions may be made to Cedine Bible Mission. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookcaresgrandville.com.
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