June Flanders

June Flanders, 84, of Lake Lotawana, MO passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2009. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 26, 2009 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 1-2:00 p.m. Burial in Mound Grove Cemetery. June was born June, 6, 1924 in Jackson, KY to Henry and Rosa (May) Huggins. Early in her childhood she lived in Chavies and Heidelberg, Kentucky, moved to Midland, Ohio for several years during high school, and then returned to Kentucky to graduate from Lee County High School in Beattyville, KY in 1941. June worked as the head clerk for the local Rationing Board in Lexington, KY until 1945, and was then employed as a bookkeeper for Pearson Moore. She was united in marriage to David H. Flanders on June 8, 1946 in Lexington, KY. June and Dave made their home at Lake Lotawana immediately following their marriage, built their home with the help of family and friends, and enjoyed sharing their idyllic lake life. A lifelong Christian, June was happiest when she was helping others. June was active in her church, volunteered locally at a stopover station for servicemen during WWII, served in both the Boy Scouts of America and the Girl Scouts of America, PTA, Lake Lotawana Community Club, Mason Elementary School’s Lunch Buddies, and was a proud member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. June developed a love of the outdoors as Dave’s favorite hunting companion. June is survived by her loving husband of 62 years David Flanders; children David H. Flanders, Jr. (Ann), John H. Flanders (Luann), and Jennifer F. Gauck (Dale); grandchildren Lindsey Flanders Pirtle (Ryan), Melanie Wynne Flanders, Andrew Gauck (Kim), Joseph Gauck (Sarah), Matthew Gauck, Chase Flanders, Mackenzie Flanders; great-granddaughters Paige and Victoria Gauck. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Sim Huggins, Henry Alexander Huggins, Jr.; and sister Mae Huggins Field. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lake Lotawana Memorial Rose Garden.