June Ann Settle

On November 28, 2016, June Settle (better known to family and friends as Oma) began her greatest journey.  She departed this world to join her beloved Bob, her parents, and many friends and relatives in a better place.  She was born July 14, 1926 in St. Paul, Minnesota but soon moved to Sacremento, California, where she grew up.

At age 16 she went on a blind date with a 21-year old Army Air Corps cadet Robert (Bob) Settle.  They had three dates, she lied about her age, and they eloped to Reno, Nevada less than two months later. As she often said, “I got lucky”.  Knowing little about this handsome officer, she followed him happily around the world till his death almost 50 years later.  With Bob ready to ship off overseas, June aged 17 took her 3-month old daughter (Sandra Olek Potts of Laurel) on a cross-country train trip to see him off.

Bruce Settle was born in Sacramento, California and Roberta (Berta) Becker was born in Furstenfeldbruck, Germany.  Both now reside in Russellville, Kentucky.  Among the many places they travelled were England, the Philippine Islands, and Okinawa.

June was a housewife when that was a label proudly worn.  She was an excellent cook, decorator, gardener and entertainer.  She could move to a new house and have it set up and looking beautiful in just a few days.  She did volunteer work in many places, including with the Red Cross and Meals on Wheels.

In November 1992 Oma was in the hospital having had surgery for colon cancer.  Her beloved Bob, after visiting her, died suddenly.  She rallied from both life-blows and still travelled the world till her body finally told her to stay home.  Having moved to Iowa to be with daughter Berta and family, she lived there many years till moving to Laurel 2005.  Till the very end she loved good food and would ask visitors about what restaurants they had been to lately.

With a gift for making friends of all ages, Oma had many people visit her in the Shanti Home, where she was lovingly cared for in her last years.  Oma is survived by her children, 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.  Her funny stories and sense of humor will be remembered by all.

In lieu of flowers, anyone wishing to make a donation is requested to do so to any organization for children or that helps the homeless or to Holy Cross Hospice who were so good to her.