June, 89, was called to glory on August 1, 2024.
She was born in Martinsburg, Nebraska to Jesse and Mary Bathke. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 49 years Howard, her son Lennie, her sister Patsy, brother Jess, and niece Patty.
Survived by her Daughter Susan Drake, her Son Bryan Jensen, her sister in law, Pat Bathke, her daughter in law, Patti Jensen, and numerous nieces, nephews and grandchildren; Cassandra, Courtney, Andrew, Steven, Nichole, Jesse, and Chelsea. Her great-grandchildren Piper, Mia, Samantha, Scarlet, Reagan, Tae, Avery, and Brock. Her most loyal survivor is her dog, little Dude.
Mom lived a wonderful life, she will be missed by a lot of extended family and friends. She was a good Christian woman and held firm in her faith till the end.
Services will be Aug. 24 at 11:00 AM at Christ Greenfield Lutheran Church in Gilbert. A memorial service will also be held Sept. 14 at 11:00 AM at Faith Lutheran Church in Overgaard, AZ.
In lieu of flowers, please direct donations to Friends for Life Animal Rescue in Gilbert, AZ in honor of her lifelong love of dogs.
