Julia Ann Utz
September 22, 1928 — September 18, 2012
Julia A. Utz, of Salisbury died on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 as a result of lung cancer. She battled the disease with amazing, but not unexpected perseverance and grit.
Julia was born on September 22, 1928 in Bishops Head, Maryland to the late Janie Parks Bloodsworth and Ashland Ruark. She moved from Bishops Head to Cambridge in 6th grade, and graduated from Cambridge High School in 1946, where she was known for her playful attitude.
She and her husband and children moved from Cambridge to Salisbury, then to Ridgewood, NJ, where she began a successful career as a real estate agent. She was consistently considered one of the top real estate agents in Northern New Jersey and a member of the Million Dollar Club numerous years. Her clients included several pro-athletes, CEO's of Fortune 100 companies, and former President Nixon.
After retiring from her real estate practice, Julie moved to South Bethany Beach, DE where she lived until 7 years ago, when she moved to Mallard Landing in Salisbury, MD.
Julie was a consummate bridge player, who loved the game and the people with whom she played. Most of all she loved and cherished her 3 sons.
Julie was formerly married to Theodore Reinke of Stuart, FL and was the widow of Theodore Utz.
She is survived by her children Thomas Reinke and his wife Diane of Wayne, NJ, Michael Reinke of Sonoma, CA, and Jay Reinke and his wife Alison of Dallas, TX, grandchildren Brian Reinke and his wife Dana, Patrick Reinke, Kevin Reinke and Katie Reinke, sister Zadith Cook and husband John of Annapolis, sister in law Peggy Ruark of New Market, MD, and many nieces and nephews, with special mention to grandniece Beth Matthews of Salisbury. She is preceded in death by her twin brother, Rufus Ruark, who passed away in September, 2011.
A funeral service will be held 11:30 a.m., Friday, September 21, 2012 at Christ Episcopal Church in Cambridge with Pastor Robert White officiating. Visitation will be held 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Thomas Funeral Home P.A. Interment will follow the service in Christ Churchyard. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Coastal Hospice or Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute at Peninsula Regional Medical Center.