Born September 23, 1958 in St. Paul, MN. Died at home at age 66 November 18, 2024 in Albert Lea, MN. Certified  Registered Dental Assistant, Julie’s career shifted to banking, then personal finance at Edward Jones as a long-serving Senior Branch Office Administrator. Loving wife, proud mother of three amazing sons, mother-in-law to three wonderful daughters-in-law, and seven beautiful grandchildren. Preceded in death by her grandparents Henry and Louise Strom, and parents Jerry and Shirley Hooker, younger sister Nancy, loving aunt and uncle Herb and Marilyn Freier, and cousin-in-law Genny Freier. Survived by husband Keith of 44 years; sisters Carol Olson and Mary (Doug) Lilyquist; sons Brian (Carrie) and their children Thomas, John and Mary; Scott (Mariah) and their children Griffin and Gretta; and Todd (Kacie) and their children Kristine and Benjamin; and cousins David and Daniel (Geri) Freier. Visitation on December 5, 2024 4-7 pm at First Presbyterian Church, 308 Water Street, Albert Lea. Memorial service at the church on December 6, 2024 at 10 am. In lieu of flowers/plants, memorials are preferred to First Presbyterian Church of Albert Lea. Julie always had a smile and nothing but kind words for everyone. She genuinely, truly and deeply loved her family, friends, her church, clients, and co-workers. Her family was her cherished priority. Julie adored her outstanding sons and their wonderful wives. Her greatest accomplishment and treasure was the title “Nana” to her beautiful, kind and hilarious grandchildren, all to whom she passes her gentle and loving demeanor and her rock-solid faith. God is good.