June C. Hansen

Born in Troy, Montana on May 2, 1927, she was the daughter of Harry & Seine (Pihlaja) Falk. She had six siblings: Harold, Henry, Royal, Tarz, Gloria & Margie.

As sharecroppers, the Falk family lived in many different farming communities across many states, finally settling in Oregon. As very small child, June was a tap-dancer helping to earn an income for her family. One of the many stories told was when she arrived at the performance the booking agent would dress her in a beautiful dance outfit complete with tap shoes, very much like Shirley Temple. As a teenager, she and her sister Gloria went to work in the shipyards to help with the war effort. They did jobs traditionally held by men, and were fondly referred to as ‘Rosie the Riveters’.

In April of 1948 June married George “Arnold”, and they moved to her current home in 1950 where she has lived for the last 60 years raising four children: Diana Lynn, Steven Arnold, Susan Gail and Patricia Lynn. Her husband Arnold passed in 1982.

She was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was adored by all.

She is survived by her children, Diana Rock, Steven “Bo” (PK) Hansen, Susan (Dennis) Medeiros and Patti (Adam) Davis, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

June now joins her husband Arnold, parents Harry & Seine, siblings Harry, Henry, Royal, Tarz, Gloria, Marjorie, grandson Kevin and many extended family and friends. It has been said that with her passing heaven became a more joyous place.

Her final resting place is with her husband at Lincoln Memorial Park located in Portland, Oregon

Favorite Quote: “Peace in the valley…” She will be missed beyond words.