Donald L. Julien

DONALD L. JULIEN

AVOCA-Donald L. Julien, 92, formerly of 32 North Main St., Avoca, passed away on Wednesday evening (April 14, 2010) at the Taylor Health Center in Bath, after a short illness. He has resided at Taylor’s for 1 ½ years. Prior to living at the Taylor Health Center, he had resided at Green Meadows assisted living in Painted Post.
Don was born on July 14, 1917 to Emmett Lynn and Florence House Julien. He was a lifetime resident of Avoca, graduating from Avoca school in 1937. His graduating class celebrated their 70th class reunion with several members in attendance.
He was predeceased by his parents, his wife of 64 years, Dolores Sager Julien, who died as a result of auto accident in 2002, a sister, Mary Julien Sprague, brother-in-law, Earl Sprague and a sister-in-law, Beverly Sager Nelson. Surviving children are Neal (Kitchie) Julien of Sun Lakes, Az., Bonnie (Bill) Hunt of Avoca, Lynn (Betty) Julien of Gilbert, Az. and David (Cindy) Julien of Eagle Creek, Oregon. Grandchildren include, Andrew and Suzanne Julien, Kristin (Hunt) Noteware, Karl and Aaron Julien, April (Julien) Backwell, Melissa (Julien) Oldenburg and Trisha (Julien) Stevens. He is also survived by 16 great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Stanley (Helen) Sager of Bath and a brother-in-law, Wilbur Nelson of Avoca.
Don was a member of the Howard Union Church and attended the Avoca United Methodist Church. He was a Past Master of the Avoca Masonic Lodge #673, a charter member of the Avoca Lions Club, a past member of the Avoca Hose Company and a member of the Avoca Beautification Committee. Don was well liked by all that knew him.
Don’s family is especially grateful and will always be thankful for the many caregivers, for the love and concern they showed him while taking care of him. They went over and above their duties with his care.
Don was employed in many occupations. He ran gas stations, worked the N.Y. Central Railroad, owned and operated a coal/ice business and ran a dairy and potato farm. In 1970 he worked for the Town of Avoca Highway Department and retired in 1985 after 15 years of service.
After retirement Don and Dolores enjoyed traveling, spending winters in Florida or Arizona. Together they enjoyed planting and maintaining beautiful flower gardens. There home was a showplace in the spring and summer with a lovely lawn and gardens.
A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family at a date and time to be announced by the Avoca Funeral Home, 22 N. Main St., Avoca. Interment will be in Valley View Cemetery, Avoca.
Memorials in Don’s honor can be given to the Avoca Methodist Church or the Avoca Beautification Committee in care of Bonnie Hunt or Shirley Fervan.