Julie Ann Tupker (Bissell) of Marion passed away November 1, 2017 at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX.

The family would like to greet friends and relatives beginning at 1 pm on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Brosh Chapel & The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW, followed by a Celebration of Life and Love officiated by the Reverend Norm Kelley of Marion beginning at 2 pm. Musical selections will include "Jesus Gentle Savior," a hymn composed by Julie's uncle Olin. A light reception will follow the celebration. Interment will be at a later date in the Greenwood Cemetery in Cumberland.

Born April 21, 1952, Julie grew up on her parents' farm west of Cumberland. Julie graduated from Cumberland-Massena High School in 1970 as salutatorian of her class and with a love of music. She graduated from Iowa State University in March 1974 with a degree in Distributed Studies. Julie then moved to Cedar Rapids, where worked as a mechanical drafter for FMC and Rockwell-Collins.

On July 5, 1975 Julie married Allen Edward Tupker. She then began Julie Ann's Cakes, which she operated out of their home for 29 years making wedding and special occasion cakes before retiring in 2013.

Julie is survived by her husband, Allen; their son, Michael (Kathleen); their grandsons, Robert Lawrence Tupker and Colin Edward Tupker; her mother, Deloris Ann Bissell; her brother, Roger Bissell (Elizabeth); her mother-in-law, Eva Tupker; her sister-in-law, Julie Dobraska; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Preceding Julie in death were her son, Robert Edward Tupker; and her father, Eldon Keith Bissell.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, or consider donating blood at your local blood bank in her honor to help those still fighting their cancer battles.