Julia Kay Hopkins Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Julia Kay Hopkins of Traverse City, Michigan, who passed away on April 16, 2025, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Julia Kay Hopkins to show support.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Julia's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Esch and Ida Mae Spafford Esch; her husband Jeff; her siblings, Edward Esch (Cornie), Robert K. Esch, Barbara Ward (Edward), Ethel Pace (Virgil), Marilyn Wiggins (Harry), Helen Bowman (Donald) and Judy Brink (Harry); and her brother-in-law Donald Fortine.
She is survived by: her sister Ida Mae Fortine of Honor. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 3rd 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Crystal Lake Township Cemetery North.
