In lieu of flowers, because of June’s love for her town of Russell, memorials may be made to the Russell Historical Society or the Russell Library.
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June Ann Moore was born on January 13, 1937 to William Henry and Catherine Elizabeth Sanders in Chariton, Iowa. She had one brother, Zeke Sanders. She attended Chariton High School.
June married James F. Moore Sr. on May 29, 1954 and to this union, they were blessed with four children: James F. Moore Jr., Joseph F. Moore, Jerry W. Moore, and Julie A. Moore. She worked several jobs throughout her lifetime, but her favorite job was at the O’Donnell Nursing Home where she worked as a nurse’s aid.
June met her best friend for life, Jake Roach in 1974 and loved him and his whole family as her own until Jake’s death in 2008. June and Jake spent lots of time traveling with Mary Kay and Earl Kaikkonen. June was best friends with Jake’s daughter, Jane Miller and Jane’s family. Jane’s children: Shelly, Jeff and Jennifer, thought of June as their Grandma.
June enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She enjoyed knitting and many different craft projects that she did for and with her grandchildren.
June passed away February 16, 2021 at Lucas County Health Center. She is survived by her children: Jim (Lori) Moore and Joe (Cindy) Moore; eleven grandchildren: Stephanie (Rod) Jantz, Michael Moore, Christopher (Jackie) Schaeffer, Brian (Jenn Cretin) Moore, Mark Moore, Angie (Jake) Shriver, Justin (Amber) Fitzgerald, Jeff (Jamie) Moore, Trisha Moore, Matt (Ashley) Moore, and Erin (Pete) Burmeister; 25 great grandchildren; seven great great grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Marsha Sanders.
Preceding her in death were her parents, William and Catherine Sanders; son, Jerry Moore; daughter, Julie Moore; companion, Jake Roach; best friend, Jane Miller; brother, Zeke Sanders; and great granddaughter, Maeley James Moore.