Julie Ann (Holmes) Lantis was born in Yankton, SD on April 4 ^th , I940 to Frances (Crowe) and Russell W. Holmes. She graduated from Mount Marty High School in 1958 and began her nurse's training at Sacred Heart Hospital School of Nursing in Yankton, SD.

She met the love of her life, Robert Lantis in 1959 at a college dance and had a 2-year courtship. She received her nursing degree and started working at Sacred Heart Hospital in May of 1961, and they were married in September of that year.  While they were living and working in Yankton, they welcomed three daughters in three years: Sarah, Molly and Laura.

Bob's career with Boeing on the Minute Man Missile sites took them to many towns in Missouri, Montana, and Nebraska where their son Mark was born in 1967.  Right after that, the family settled in Rapid City, where Julie continued her nursing career as the school nurse at Our Lady of Perpetual Help school; Dr. George Arnold's dermatology clinic; the Community Health Department; Rapid City Regional Home Health; and eventually, Hospice of the Hills.  Dodie Brown and Julie developed a friendship through years of dedicated service at Regional Home Health.  Together they were instrumental in the formation and implementation of Hospice of the Hills.

Julie's caring spirit was evident to everyone who knew her.  She made such an impact on the lives of patients, family and friends as demonstrated by her accomplishments.  She was the recipient of several awards including:  Prestigious Health Care Provider "Spirit of Healing Award" and the South Dakota State "Health Care Professional of the Year" award.

Julie loved sewing, quilting, and baking.  She was a South Dakota baking contest winner. Every year, Julie would grace our family table with an Easter Cross Cake.

Julie is survived by her husband, Robert; her daughters Sarah Lantis (Robert Thompson), Haley. Molly (Steve) Olivier, Austin (Sara) great-grandson Henry, Levi (Erin) and baby girl due in Sept. (Gramma Julie calls her Viola). Tessa (Trace) Timmer and baby boy due in June (Gramma Julie calls him Buster). Faith Olivier (Chase Vinatieri). Laura (Rob) Varilek, Rachel and Garrett; and her son Mark (Kim) Lantis, Josh Shoemaker, Wyatt Lantis and Morgan Lantis; Her brother Will (Sarah) Holmes.  And numerous nieces and nephews. Julie is preceded in death by her parents, Frances and Russell, and her sister Patricia Holmes.

Visitation will be from 5-6 pm on Friday, April 9, at Blessed Sacrament Church, 4500 Jackson Blvd.  A vigil with rosary recitation, celebration of her life, and a time of sharing will start at 6:00 pm.

Christian funeral mass will be offered at 1:00 pm on Saturday, April 10, at Blessed Sacrament Church.  A reception and time of fellowship will follow the mass.  Burial will be in the Nemo Cemetery.