Birth date: Mar 13, 1924 Death date: Jun 14, 2016
June Marie Orr, 92, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at Fair Havens Christian Home, with her family by her side. June was born March 13, 1924, in Gilmore City, IA to Emmit and Dora Marie (Love) Gaffron. She married Read Obituary
June was the most gracious lady I have ever known. I felt so comfortable with her and totally admired her for her inner strength. We were neighbors for almost 30 years, and she was such a blessing. I hope we can be neighbors in heaven, because we know that's where she is. Deepest sympathy to family that she loved so deeply. So grateful for the memories with her. Jerry and Carol Ferguson
My mother, Elsie, and June were best friends and I was thrilled they were able to travel to Hawaii together. They loved to play bunco, and I remember June and my mom (Elsie Reynolds) playing bunco at mom's house with all the girls. My mother was blessed to have a friend like June. We are very sad to see this chapter of your mother and our mothers lived come to a close; however, we are all blessed to have had both of these beautiful ladies in our lives.Patricia (Reynolds) Oldham
I was always invited to come along with my brother Fred to June's family birthday parties. Although I wasn't part of her family I was always made welcome. Later in life I was fortunate to become close to June while she lived in Colorado. We would have lunch about once a month and would reminisce and share what was going on in our lives. She gave me one of the beautiful dolls she made and it sits in the Jenny Lind rocker that her mother gave to mine. We stayed in touch while she was in Oklahoma and I always visited her every time I would be in Decatur. What a lady! I can only pray to be as loving and forgiving as she was. Love you June. Marcia Cobb
Donna, so sorry to hear about your mom; remember meeting her a few times when we were in high school. I know you will miss her very much so remember and enjoy the memories. God bless
My family was close to Don and June from 1950 to 1970 and we tried to visit after that when we passes through Decatur. We looked forward to that first Christmas card and think of her fondly when we get out the beautiful manger figures that she painted for us. May she rest in peace.Bill Shaw
My mother, Elsie, and June were best friends and graduated from Decatur High School together. After they lost their husbands during the same year, they went to Hawaiitogether. They also traveled to Branson together on bus trips. Both "girls" were theoriginally founders of the Bunco Club, which they enjoyed with their many friendsfor many years. They shared a lot of laughs !!! They were young at heart. I will always have a special place in my heart for June!!! Pam Sanders
Oh my, what can I say? June and Don were so much more than friends when I was growing up â?? they were my second set of parents. I stayed with June after school and during the summers until I was about 13. We vacationed together, went to church, partied. Don pulled my first tooth. June made her wonderful chocolate chip cookies. I wanted the whole batch to myself. She was stern, but generous; questioning, but forgiving. I know I tried her in many ways and she loved me anyway and I loved her. I am honored to have some of her dolls. (sleeping with all of them in their basement was fun) The Indian maiden sits proudly in a captainâ??s chair in my dining room with a picture of June and the card that she sent with the doll. A very tall blond doll that she said Don did not like, stands on my dresser. Beautiful in her lace dress. I have a pretty small plate she painted sitting by a spool and button doll that she and my mother, Lillian Greenwell, made many of. I had the pleasure of a nice visit with her last August. So blessed to have had that time. She was truly a gift. The years and separation of miles took away the contact we had, but she will forever be in my heart. Grace to all the family. She loved you so much.Sue Ellen Greenwell Elliott
My Aunt June was a great example of love and forgiveness. Her example of love will live in me forever. She and Uncle Don were always there for me and started my spiritual walk. The memorable times with them was always quality time. I love my Aunt June so very much. May her memory be an example of how to live our lives.Fred E GaffronNephew
