Submitted by: John Monk

Thomas M. Julow

Sept. 21, 1927 - Aug. 17, 2010
SOUTH BEND - Thomas M. Julow, residing in South Bend, passed away at 11:35 a.m. Tuesday, August 17, 2010 in Memorial Hospital. He was 82 years old. He was born September 21, 1927 in Kokomo, IN, the son of J. Franklin & Jeannette (Ton) Julow, and had lived in South Bend since 1951, coming from Kokomo. On June 8, 1952 in Gary, IN, he was united in marriage to Barbara A. Detlefs. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Barbara. Also surviving are his three sons, James (Joni) Julow of Bonita Springs, FL, Jeffery (Kelly) Julow of Hendersonville, TN, and Jay (Deborah) Julow of Novi, MI. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, John Thomas Julow, Joshua Robert Julow, Jaclyn Colleen Julow, Jordan Ross Julow, Jackson Thomas Julow, Anna Katherine Julow, and Raymond Andrew Julow. In addition, Tom is survived by two sisters, Gertrude Goldsmith of Bend, OR and Betty Suddarth of West Lafayette, IN. Mr. Julow retired as an Engineer with the Bendix Corp. following 30 years of service. He was a member of the Bendix Management Club. He graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during WWII, was an Eagle Scout, and a member of Grace United Methodist Church in South Bend. Private services will be Saturday in the Palmer Funeral Home-River Park, 2528 Mishawaka Ave., South Bend. Rev. Lauren Hall, associate pastor of Grace United Methodist Church will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials may be offered to the Church of the donor's choice. Online condolences to the Julow family may be sent to www.palmerfuneralhomes.com