A visitation for Julia Nadine Christie, 91, Lawrence, will be from 6-7:30 pm, Thursday, February 15, 2018, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
She died Monday, February 12, 2018, at Pioneer Ridge Nursing Facility.
Julia was born July 18, 1926, in Clinton, KS, the daughter of Thomas Henry and Goldie Vivian Jones Hout.
She attended Clinton Grade school and graduated in 1945 from Liberty Memorial High School in Lawrence, KS.
Julia worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone in Lawrence for 10 years. She also worked for the University of Kansas food Services at the Hawksnest, Hawklet and Wescoe for 10 years.
She was a member of the Clinton Presbyterian Church.
Julia married Medary L. Christie on October 17, 1946, in Lawrence, he preceded her in death in 2001.
Survivors include two sons Larry and wife Judy Christie, Humansville, MO, Thomas Christie and partner Eric Dowell, Lawrence; two grandchildren, Travis Wade Christie and wife Michelle, Heath Allen Christie and wife Ellen; and four great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, brother Allen Hout and sister Vivian G. Clough.
In Lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions made to the Clinton Presbyterian Church, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street Lawrence, KS 66044.
Nadine was one of my few true mentors in many areas. Cooking. Sewing,gardening and life. A strong shoulder to rely on and I have forever respect in form of a cookbook but also in my heart. She accepted me right into her family and I loved her more than you know. A true real mama to me, Tom and Larry thank you so much for keeping me closes through all our times…I love you dearly, see you seen Nadine!
I am saddened to hear this news; Nadine was such a kind and loving soul. I enjoyed many afternoons at her kitchen table, talking, drinking coffee, and losing to her at cards…every time! I will continue to hold her close to my heart, and look forward to the day when we will rejoice together in heaven. Many condolences to her dear family.
Tom and Larry, my heartfelt condolences. Your mother was the best and Such a dear soul. She was a very special person.
Larry, Tom and your families, my thoughts and prayers
are with all of you. Nadine was a sweetie.
Tom, Sorry to hear about Nadine’s passing. She was such a great person. Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Our deepest sympathy to the Christie Family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom, you and your family are in my thoughts.
Larry, prayers and blessings to you and your family
Nadine was a sweet, generous, and kind lady. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
My most sincere condolences. She had a long, good life.