Julia Marie Eveleth was born May 2, 1929, at Sturgis, SD, to Minnie (Steffes) and A.C. (Cobe) Eveleth. She attended Clough School located north of Cobes Corner for one and a half years before moving into Sturgis with her mom and brother. She finished her grade school education and graduated in 1948 from St. Martin's.

Julia earned a teaching certificate from Black Hills Teachers College and taught two years. While teaching at the Lucerne School north of Stoneville, she met Paul Young and they were married on September 2, 1950, in Rapid City at the Old Cathedral Church. They made their home on the ranch until 1988, when they retired and moved into Sturgis. To this union, five children were born. Paul passed away in July, 2007, and Julia moved to Edgewood Vista Assisted Living in Spearfish in August, 2007. She resided there until she moved to Fountain Springs Health Care in Rapid City in December, 2010. Julia passed away on April 29, 2015, at Fountain Springs.

Julia was a devoted lifelong member of the Catholic Church in Red Owl and Sturgis. She was a member of the Stoneville Steadies Extension Club for 35 years and the Thursday A's for two years, a member of Cowbelles for 10 years, a 4-H leader, a member of the VFW, the Hospital Auxiliary, the Birthday Club, the Sturgis Senior Citizen's Center, the Altar Society and St. Francis Circle. Throughout most of her life, she had many Round Robin pen pals. She advanced from using a manual typewriter to an electric typewriter with memory to using the computer to write the letters. She continued to use the computer in her room at the nursing home to write emails and play games on until just a couple years ago. Even though Julia had MS for most of her adult life, she never complained or let it hold her back. Through it all, she raised her family, took care of her home, and enjoyed the many years spent with Paul, her brothers and their wives, and her many dear friends. We were blessed.

Julia is survived by her children, Shirley (Steve) Larson of Rapid City, Dale Young of Stoneville, Carol (Tom) Olesen of Spanaway, WA, and Nina (Luke) Steinmetz of Hot Springs; sister-in-law, Wanna Young of Sturgis; six grandchildren, Jeff Larson, Zac Olesen, Michelle Larson Lund, Colter Steinmetz, Clayton Steinmetz, and Jessica Steinmetz; three great-grandchildren, Sophia, Gianna, and Cooper; and a large beloved extended family and close friends.

Julia was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Paul; her infant son, William Francis in 1951; her grandson, Travis Olesen in 2000; and her brothers and their wives, Bernard and Helen Eveleth and Francis and Alice Eveleth. Also preceding Julia were her brother-in-law, Robert Young; and her sister-in-law and husband, Violet and Russ Speed.

Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 4, at Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis. Vigil services will begin at 7:00 p.m.

Mass of Christian burial will be offered at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Sturgis. Burial will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.

A memorial has been established to the restoration of the St. Martin's Chapel.

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