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Oct
10

Westerlund, Julie Vera 90

Julie Vera (Lindahl) Westerlund, aged 90, of Minnetonka, MN, passed away on August 31st, 2016 at St. Therese Home in New Hope. She was born on November 20, 1925 to Oscar and Pearl (Anders) Lindahl of Howard Lake, MN.
Julie graduated from Howard Lake High School in 1943, where she was a cheerleader and part of the dance line. She worked for many years as a Bridal Consultant for Bjorkman’s. Julie was an active member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and Eastern Star. She was also a hardworking member of the Howard Lake Class of 1943 Reunion Committee.
Julie is survived by two sons, Gary of Sun Prairie, WI, and Robert (Jean) of Webster, WI; two grandchildren, Michael Westerlund of Andover, and Cheri Claybaugh of Elko New Market. She is also survived by brothers, Bud (Bernita) of California, and Vic (Delores) of MacGregor, MN, her sister Daisy Binder of Winsted, MN.; and numerous nieces, nephews and their children. Julie was preceded in death by her sister Ruth Mildred (Lindahl) Riewei, her daughter Diane (Westerlund) Peters, and her granddaughter Julia (Westerlund) Ellingson.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 22nd at 12:00PM, at the Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home, 1224 6th St., Howard Lake, MN. Visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow the service at the Howard Lake Cemetery for Julie and her daughter Diane.