"Billy, Helen and all the nieces and nephews: I am thinking of you during your celebration of Aunt Julie's life. Many memories will be shared and her smile and willingness to help in anyway she could will be a part of each of those memories. Take care of each other, Jo"
In loving memory of
Julia Pettiecord
October 31, 2009
Inurnment: Greenwood Cemetery ~ Bancroft, Iowa
Julia Marie Pettiecord was born April 12, 1922, in Bancroft, Iowa, the daughter of Iver and Katherine (Walders) Bergum. She grew up and attended country school before attending and graduating from the Bancroft High School. After her schooling she did house work for people in the area.
On August 28, 1954, Julia was united in marriage to Claude Pettiecord in Fairmont, Minnesota. After their marriage they lived near Seneca. Julia cleaned homes, provided care for older people and also had a daycare and did some babysitting. Julia and Claude moved to Fenton in 1985.
She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, gardening and sewing. Julia was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Fenton.
Julia died Friday, October 30, 2009, at the Heritage Nursing Home in Bancroft, Iowa. She was 87.
She is survived by her son, William Pettiecord and wife Jennifer of Jackson, Minnesota; two grandchildren, Hailey and Brandon Pettiecord; a sister, Helen and husband Lloyd Eichenberger of Lakota, Iowa, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Julia was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Claude and four brothers, Ray, Carl, Christopher and Art Bergum.
Tributes
"There are no words to describe how much Sook meant to all of us. She was a constant in our lives and it's hard to think of coming back home and her not being there to visit. She was there for every trip back home to tell us how much we were missed and how she wished we lived closer. My heart goes out to Billy, Jenny and family as you adjust to life without her. This will be no easy task. Aunt Helen, we love you. Know we are thinking of you and send our love. Cathy & Jim Henry & Family"
"Dear Billy & Family, Just wanted to take a few minutes and let you know that I am thinking of you right now and grieving from a far. Sook always brought a smile and a warmth in my heart. She was loved very much by me and my family and will be greatly missed. Billy know that I love you and I am so sorry I cant be there for you physically. But you are in my thoughts and prayers. All my love, Stacey Bergum-Brawley"
"Dear Billy & Jenny & Family, and Aunt Helen, To you, she was "Ma" and sister. To us, she was "Aunt Sook". There are emails going back and forth between the cousins today, sharing memories of Julia. You know how much we all loved and adored her. So kind and caring and generous and funny - she was the heart and soul of the family. It's going to be really hard without her here, but we know a wonderful reunion awaits us all beyond this life. Love to all, Carrie "