Obituary of Julie Kay Montgomery

Julie Kay Montgomery, age 72, of East Lansing died June 7, 2022, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing.

Julie was born December 27,1949, in Lansing, Michigan to the late Hilding & Betty (Montgomery) Krusell. In her early years Julie was raised in the Methodist Church where her grandmother was a pastor. Julie was an animal lover, human rights activist, artist, sculpture, gardener, fixer of all things, and loved reading and writing poetry. 

Julie is survived by her daughter: Carey Emmons, and beloved cats: Punky, Lucy, Casey. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Jansen Family Funeral Home - Columbiaville.  Memorial contributions in Memory of Julie may be made to: Ingham County Humane Society. Share memories, condolences, and pictures online with the family at www.jansenfuneralhome.com 

The Poetry Corner

The Richest Fields of Beauty,  September 1965

The richest fields of beauty beneath the heaven's blue,

In God's given heritage for you and I to reap.

But, do not wander blind, my son, along life's path of mellow hue;

Cast your eyes and treasure, it is yours forever to keep. 

Many have sought wealth and fortune from these golden grains,

Still others reaped hatred and contempt of fellow man;  However great their fields may be, their harvest never came.

For the richest fields of beauty you see, are sown of life within, This life reaping blossoms of courage and wisdom and truth.

The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few. 

Julie Krusell, 15 years old