Julia Dow

Julia Dow, age 85, of Sheboygan Falls, WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on
Friday, September 18, 2020 at Pine Haven Christian Communities in Sheboygan Falls,
Wisconsin.
Julia was born on August 22, 1935 in Royal Oak, Michigan to Michael and Gloria (Miller)
Sullivan.
Julia graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Royal Oak, Michigan. In 1957, Julia married
Robert E. Dow, and they were married for 54 years before his death on June 25, 2011. Julia and
Robert had four children together, Robert, Paul, Marion, and Julie.
Julia enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren by taking paddle boat rides, going to the
zoo, the park, concerts, camping, museums, roasting marshmallows in her fireplace, and dying
Easter eggs. She also enjoyed making seasonal and special occasion displays for the Collierville
and Plymouth libraries, taking walks and working in the garden.
Julia attended Redeemer Lutheran Church in Plymouth, Wisconsin and was a very active
member of Collierville United Methodist Church in Collierville, Tennessee where she
volunteered for VBS, Sunday school, and bible studies. She was a member of the Collierville
Garden Club, State of Tennessee Butterfly Chairman, Shelby County and State of Tennessee
Flower Show Judge, GFWC of Plymouth, and a Master Gardner.
Julia is survived by her children, Robert Dow (Cait Evelyn) of Edmonds, WA, Paul Dow of
Franklin, TN, Marion Dow-Vass (Jim Vass) of Racine, WI, and Julie Van Norwick (Scott) of
Plymouth, WI; grandchildren, Kayla Dow-Fisher, Jacob and Andrew Van Norwick, Eli and
Anneliese Vass; a great grandchild, sisters and a brother, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; parents; siblings, Michael Sullivan, Patricia
Lee, Joann Sullivan, and Daniel Sullivan.
The family is planning a Celebration of Life Service for Julia on December 7, 2020.
The Suchon Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the family. For online
condolences, please visit www.suchonfh.com.