Julie L. Ervin, 61, of Bristol, died on Monday, December 30, 2019 after becoming ill on Saturday at home.

She was born on November 1, 1958 in Benton Harbor, MI to the late William and Royce (Wright) Krause.

On November 12, 1999 she married Ralph R. Ervin in Goshen.  He survives along with her son, Richard Weeks of Benton Harbor.

Julie was an employee of Elkhart General Hospital where she was a secretary in several different departments.  She had been employed there since August 3rd, 1981.  She enjoyed traveling and her beloved dog, Mattie. Julie was also a graduate of Benton Harbor High School.

Visitation for Julie will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2020 from 11 am until 2 pm at the Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman Funeral Home where services will be held at 2:00 pm.  Pastor Steven Steele will officiate and burial will be in Olive West Cemetery in Elkhart County.

Because of Julie's love of animals, the family prefers memorial contributions to Pet Refuge 4626 S. Burnett Dr. South Bend, IN 46614.

Pet Refuge
4626 S. Burnett Dr., South Bend IN 46614