Julia Augusta Tibodeau, daughter of Alfred and Laura (Anderson) Roe, was born on January 22, 1909 in Storden, Minnesota. Her mother died when she was five years old. She was raised with relatives, Andrew "Pete" and Annie "Mattie" (Anderson) Peterson in Jackson. On November 5, 1929, Julia was united in marriage with Marcellus Tibodeau in Windom. They farmed the Roe farm until 1945 when they moved to their own farm. They raised one son, LeRoy, and one daughter, Judith. Two sons died in infancy. Julia enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She also enjoyed gardening, crafts, dancing, entertaining, traveling, fishing, etc. However, her true passion was ceramics. Julia owned and operated a large ceramic shop "Julie's Mud Hut" on the farm for about 15 years. In 1971, Julia and Marcellus retired from active farming and were able to spend their winters in Wesloco, Texas. Marcellus died on March 25, 1986, and Julia continued to live in Texas for 10 more years. In 1996 she moved to Elim Shores assisted living in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, where she quickly made friends due to her outgoing personality, sense of humor and ready smile. In June 2004, she moved to Meridian Manor assisted living in Wayzata where she remained until her death at the age of 98 years and 6 months. Julia is survived by her daughter, Judith Andrew of Eden Prairie, Minnesota; daughter-in-law, Connie Tibodeau of Ennis, Texas; 3 grandsons, Dale (Laura) Tibodeau of Houston, Texas; Curtis Tibodeau of Ennis, Texas, and John (Michelle) Andrew of Rockford, Minnesota; 3 great grandchildren (Ryan, Jacob and Ella Andrew); and her nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Marcellus Tibodeau; son, LeRoy Tibodeau of Ennis, Texas; 2 infant sons; 2 sisters, Elsie Davies of Storden, Minnesota and Alvina Harris of Vista, California. A special thanks to the staffs at the Meridan Manor in Wayzata, MN and Allina Hospice for their loving care of Julia. In leiu of flowers, memorials preferred to the American Cancer Society.