Julia Holland Rubin passed away unexpectedly on June 19, 2020. Julie made every occasion special and was a friend to all. Her children’s friends always knew they had a second mom in Julie. She wasn't afraid of anything and took on every challenge full speed. Julie could run circles around anyone and manage everything without breaking a sweat. She was the person you wanted to watch "Braveheart" with, she was the person you wanted to host your party, and she was the person you wanted on your team for Charades.
Julie met the love of her life, Alan, as a server at Cheddar’s in Plano, Texas. She asked him out, and they were married for over thirty years. Julie never doubted for a moment that Alan was the man she wanted to be with for the rest of her life. They raised two children, Alex and Kathleen, whom they loved with their whole hearts. She never missed a practice, game, recital, or event that her kids were a part of. Even if Kat or Alex were on the B-team, on the bench, or just tangentially participating, Julie was always there to cheer them on.
A 1980 graduate of Plano Senior High School, Julie attended the University of North Texas while working full-time in the restaurant business graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Together, Julie and Alan owned Lane and McClain Distributors, a commercial restaurant equipment company in Dallas, Texas. She took care of everything at work, even doing jobs that she wasn’t responsible for. Julie was always asking what she could do to keep employees happy, safe, and taken care of. She loved her employees and did everything she could to make them feel like family. Julie worked circles around Alan, and he agrees. In addition to her responsibilities at Lane and McClain, she was an investor in several restaurants and commercial properties. In her long career, Julie also held executive positions with companies in the insurance and aviation industries. She was also a proud member of Plano Sunrise Rotary where she worked on projects with the same zeal she put into every aspect of her life.
Julie loved her annual summer road trips with Pamela Kettle to Colorado, California and Florida. She treasured her beloved YaYa sisterhood - Mary Swinton, Stacy Williams, Cathy Roberts, Heidi Edwards, Colleen Fitzpatrick, and Leslie O’Neil, a group of friends since high school who had adventures all over the country every year. Jan Parry was her best friend whom she had known since grade school, and Julie stayed over at Jan’s more times than Alan can count.
Julie’s energy was electric and everyone she met wanted to share a drink with her, and she happily obliged.
She is survived by her husband, Alan Rubin; children, Alex and Kathleen Rubin; siblings and their spouses, Michael and Barbara Holland, Mark Holland, Mary Holland and Dan Vermillion, Matthew and Gail Holland, Martin and Julie Holland, and John Holland; mother-in-law, Bobbe Rubin; brother-in-law, Michael and wife, Bonnie Baker; sister-in-law, Frances Rubin; nieces and nephews and their spouses, Christine Drucker and husband, Luke, Ryan and Amanda Holland, Haley Hanson, Nathan Holland, Jessica Holland, Spencer Holland, Mason Hurtte and wife, Heather Henry, Hannah Potter, Jacob Potter, and Eric Potter.
Julie was preceded in death by her parents, Marcella and David Holland; half-brother, Davy Holland; and brother-in-law, Bob Hurtte.
In support of our local, state, and federal government including CDC directives and to protect the physical health, safety and well-being of our community, only a limited number of invited guests will be allowed to attend the Funeral Service. The family requests masks be worn for the service in the facility.
The funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 29, 2020 at Turrentine Jackson Morrow Funeral Home, 2525 N. Central Expressway, Allen, Texas 75013 with graveside burial immediately following the service at Ridgeview Memorial Park in Allen.
The service will also be live streamed on Monday, June 29, 2020, 10:00 a.m. on the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Facebook page and a recorded video will be available following the funeral service on Julie’s obituary page.
However, those who would like to honor Julie and show their support to her family may come to the funeral home where ample parking is available. While you remain in your vehicle, you may watch the live streamed service on your personal device (laptop, tablet or smartphone) or listen through a designated FM radio channel.
Memorial contributions may be made in Julie’s honor to Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Youtube link for service https://youtu.be/r0D5G2bZcG8