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27, 1924 - Jan. 30, 2010MISHAWAKA - Julia G. Robinson, 85, of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, January 30, 2010, in her home. Julia was born August 27, 1924, in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late Michael and Julia (Sverenok) Gulyanics. She grew up in Mishawaka and graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1942. Julia married her high school sweetheart, Vere Robinson, on August 17, 1946, in First United Methodist Church, Mishawaka. The couple made Mishawaka their home. Julia assisted her husband in the operation of the family real estate and insurance business, the Vere Robinson Agency. Her memberships included First United Methodist Church in Mishawaka, the United Methodist Women, the Pilot Club of South Bend since 1952, the South Bend Symphony Guild and the South Bend Art League. Most of all, Julia's family was the center of her life. She particularly found great joy in helping care for her two grandsons. Julia's surviving family includes her two daughters, Karen Sue Robinson of Granger and Amy L. (Michael) Musary of Lake Orion, Michigan; two grandsons, Michael and Matthew Musary; a sister, Violet Christian of San Gabriel, California; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Parker of San Diego, California; and many nieces and nephews. Julia was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 1/2 years, Vere, who passed away January 30, 2003, which was exactly seven years to the day prior to Julia's passing. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Sweeney and Elsie Groh; and a brother, George Gulyanics. Friends may spend time with Julia's family Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. in Thallemer, Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, 503 West Third Street, Mishawaka. Services honoring her life will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. in First United Methodist Church, Mishawaka, with Pastor Larry Whitehead officiating. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola. Contributions in Julia's memory may be made to the Pilot International Foundation, PO Box 4844, Macon, GA 31213; or to First United Methodist Church, 201 East Third Street, Mishawaka, IN 46544. Assistance with memorials is available through the funeral home.