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Julia R. Vertrees: March 11, 1929 - October 17, 2010. "Julie"- a loving wife and mother, quietly strong and unflappable, clever and quick to laugh, a woman of deep faith... our Rock... to whom we are forever thankful. We celebrate her life. Some say she was originally from Brooklyn, New York, yet having arrived mysteriously in New Mexico in the late 40's, a Roswell connection has been confirmed. Settling in Albuquerque she shaped the lives of those around her. An extraordinary woman in an "ordinary" life, she met a good looking guy while hiking in the Sandias, married him, raised a family, taught first aide, led Girl Scouts (selling tons of cookies), cross-country skied, and traveled the world with "Bud". With kids grown and a return to college behind her she became a "late in life" accountant, yet she always knew the true value of love and family and how to touch lives. She will be dearly missed by the love of her life, best friend, and beloved husband of 61 years, Charles E. "Bud" Vertrees. And by the "Thundering Herd" whose diapers she changed and noses she wiped, Julia E., Charles W., Patricia, Joseph, and Sylvia, along with their four spouses, Greg, Jan, Janet, and Jim; grandchildren Jennifer, Janice, Brian, Christina, Joey, and Sarah; and six great-grandchildren. She was lovingly greeted, just across the river, by Gilbert and David (keep them in line mom). Though apart for now, we know we will all be together again in the sweet by and by. Until we meet again.Godspeed. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, October 21, 2010, 3:00 p.m., at Christ United Methodist Church, 6200 Gibson Blvd. SE. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Christ United Methodist Church Missions Fund, 6200 Gibson Blvd. SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87108, 505-255-1669. Please visit our online guestbook for Julia at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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