Julie Ann Rodger

Julie Ann Rodger, 59, passed away April 2, 2021, at Benefis Peace Hospice in Great Falls. She was born on December 7, 1961, in Moses Lake, WA to Gail Ladwig and Larry Tobiason. Julie graduated from high school in Helena. She worked as an activity’s director at a nursing home, as a dental assistant, and was very heavily involved with working with and supporting Alzheimer’s patients. She liked to do arts and crafts, listen to music, and watch Law and Order. Most of all, Julie loved to spend time with family. She was a very caring, loving, and compassionate mother, daughter, and sister. She is survived by her father, Larry Tobiason; children, Michael Dudley, Wayne (Bobbi Jo) Dudley, and Heather Dudley; brothers, Steve (Holly) and Mike Tobiason; three step-grandchildren, Christina, Matthew, and Kimberly; one step-great-grandchild, Tristan; many nieces and nephews; and “adopted” children. Julie was preceded in death by her mom and her husband, Brian Rodger, whom she married in 2005.