Julia M. Holbrook , 100, of North Platte, passed away December 2, 2019 at Linden Court. She was born November 10, 1919 to Julius and Abra Elizabeth (Landmann) Borszich at Lakeview, SD, where she grew up.  Julia graduated from high school in Mission, SD in 1939 and worked in the Crookston and Valentine areas.

On November 27, 1941, she was united in marriage to Lloyd Williams and to this union five children were born. On August 27, 1958, Mr. Williams passed away.   After his passing Julia worked as a lab tech in Valentine for 8 years. On July 15, 1966 she married Gordon Holbrook. They lived in Lincoln then moving to Orleans, NE.  After Mr. Holbrook's passing, she moved to North Platte in 1997.

Julia was a loving mother and grandma. She was known as Grandma Ju to many and enjoyed a house full every Friday for Coffee Club for many years. Julia enjoyed playing cards and was an avid bridge player until the age of 97.  She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Lloyd Williams and Gordon Holbrook; daughter, Carol Schwanz; siblings, Harold Borzich, Inez Hronek and Erma Borzich; granddaughter, Carla Schwanz.

She is survived by her daughters, Jean (Ron) Bagwell of Grand Island, Beverly (John) Zahl and Connie (John) Schaefer both of North Platte; her sons, Harold (Karen) Williams of Neligh, NE and Donald Holbrook of Lacey, WA; son-in-law, Dave Schwanz of Alma,NE,  sister, Betty Lou Epke of Valentine; 12 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com . Visitation with family receiving friends will be from 3–5 p.m., Sunday, December 8, at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 9 at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery with Chaplain Deb Dishman officiating.  Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.