Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Mead, June Una (Morris) September 29, 2016
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Lakewood News-Sat. Oct. 1, 2016

JUNE MEAD
June Mead is now enjoying God's victory over death. She is praising with her 
Lord face-to-face and rejoined her beloved Henry on September 29, 2016.

Two sweet sister, June Una Morris and Ruth Eva Morris, were born in Portland on 
September 8, 1923 to Benjamin and Una Morris. they were adored in a household of 
big brothers; Cyril, Lynn and Howard. Ruth pursued her mission field as a nurse 
in Africa for 30 years and returned to her heavenly home in 1983.

We now celebrate June, whose mission field was Michigan. She was a diligent 
worker, scholar, gardener, artist and business woman (Definitely a Proverbs 31 
woman). She often shared childhood stories and talked of her father managing the 
Williamston A&P through the great Depression.

With help from their brothers, June and Ruth took care of their mother and 
boarded guests in their home while attending high school. June was Valedictorian 
of the Williamston class of 1941.

She went on to Spring Arbor Junior College and met the handsome, Henry Mead. 
They were married in 1942. they enjoyed 51 years together and raised 3 children; 
Celia (David) DeMond, David (Linda) Mead and Elaine (Patrick) Whitney. She 
treasured her 4 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Henry traveled ahead 
of June to get their heavenly mansion ready in 1993.

June raised her children made them take piano lessons (and Practice), was a 4-H 
leader and worked multiple jobs including being a seamstress. She joined the US 
Postal Service at the age of 50 in Lake Odessa. She walked the city routes of 8 
miles each regardless of rain, sleet or snow. She retired in 1988 after 
persistently encouraging her children to become postal employees.

While working her Michigan mission field, she was actively involved with 
volunteer work in Eaton and Barry counties backing the commission on Aging. June 
was an avid reader and supported the Lake Odessa library. She worked a lifetime 
for the Free Methodist church; her later years were spent with the Ionia church 
where she was renowned for her cookies and pies.

She was a relentless voter and educator. her work with the women's Christian 
Temperance Union centered on teaching youth the physical, mental and spiritual 
cost of drugs. She was thrilled to experience the growth and success of the 
Youth Haven Ranch.

June leaves her family and friends with a strong legacy of faith, the message of 
enduring hope and a heart overflowing with love. She is waiting for us at home 
now with Pop and supper is on the table.

Visitation will be held on October 2, 2016 from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. at Koops 
funeral Chapel in lake Odessa. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on 
October 3, 2016 at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Burial will take place immediately 
following at Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa, MI. Donations can be given to the 
Free Methodist Church, 1022 W. Lincoln Ave., Ionia, MI 48846

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