June Chron Obituary

June Charlotte (Reed) Chron, born Marvella June Reed, until she decided at 9 to change her name, was born on June 22, 1927, and went home on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2013, in time to spend Christmas with her husband, Virgil, 3 years after his passing.

Part of a phenomenal team with Virgil, June was special in her own right. A reluctant adventurer, in 1960; she gathered her 4 children and belongings to move from civilized Texas to the wilds of Alaska, accompanying and supporting Virgil in his commitment to start a church in Anchorage.

To help support the family, June taught special education for ARCA (now ARC of Anchorage) before the church could support her full time in her previously voluntary role of church secretary and sole publisher of the church's weekly paper, "The Muldoon Moose Call". The highlight of the paper was her own article, "Odds and Ends", written with fresh wit, humor and wisdom about the goings on in the family, sometimes to their chagrin.

A prolific and talented writer, she carried on the tradition after she and Virgil retired from the church with an ever-growing and adoring email list.

She sang beautifully. Just a month ago, the family was treated to the last instance of enjoying her ringing soprano during her last visit to church.

A prayer warrior, June was never fiercer than when interceding for her family or other loved ones. She always had a wise word, was strong, funny, smart, caring, sweet, smiling, generous and beautiful; a real southern belle character. She was loved by all who knew her, especially by her family.

In addition to her husband, Virgil, she was preceded in death by her father, James Cooper Reed, her mother, Cora Holland (Shadle) Reed, and her sister, Juanda Jim Reed. Surviving are her four daughters, June Terry (Ron) and Jamie Robinson (Mark) of Las Vegas, Jana Shedlock (Tim Evers) and Jill Reese of Anchorage, her sister, Janelle Snodgrass, sisters in law and brothers in law, George and Minnie Orm, Ivan and Della Chron, Bert Cornelius, and Jo Chron of Texas, 10 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Heaven's gain is our loss, but also our glory,

In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to help support youth programs at the church she helped found, Muldoon Rd. Baptist Church. A special thank you to Dr. Dale Webb and everyone at Katmai Oncology Group.

Memorial Service to be held at Muldoon Rd. Baptist Church, 382 Muldoon Rd., Anchorage, AK, Saturday, 1/11/2014, 2:00 p.m. Reception after.

Published by Anchorage Daily News from Jan. 7 to Jan. 8, 2014.
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10 years! My, how time flies! I told everyone when she went home to be with God that I had 20 years left as she was only 20 years older than me! So I guess now I have 10. She blessed me with all that I needed to succeed in life and so I will look forward in 10 more years to meeting her in eternity! Our God reigns!!

Jana Shedlock

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January 1, 2024

Jana Shedlock

January 17, 2014

Jana Shedlock

January 17, 2014

Jana Shedlock

January 17, 2014

June has been my dear sister-in-law since 1946 (67 years). The first time I ever saw June was in 1945 when she entered my 7th grade classroom at Ralls, Texas to bring a message to Minnie Nell, Virgil's sister. June looked like a beautiful doll wearing a gorgeous fur coat and high heels. Little did I know that within a year she would be my sister-in-law. I cherish the fondest memories of all the good times and family gatherings with June, Virgil and 4 girls during those early years in Texas and later many years in Alaska.

I recall the day in 1960 when she, Virgil and 4 girls arrived at our house in Eagle River after a long, tiresome and difficult trip over the Alcan with Virgil driving a truck, towing a car and June driving a car, towing a camper. - this was a trip that most people would not attempt.

For the last 3 years, I have enjoyed the hour long, weekly telephone calls with June. She always ended the calls with "I have to get busy and clean the bathroom or wash clothes, dishes." She was a hard worker. I will miss those talks.

Now June is in paradise at rest and peace with no sickness, pain nor suffering and having a joyful reunion with loved ones there. I rejoice in the fact that she is in a better place. However, I will greatly miss her physical presence with us.

Jo Chron

January 13, 2014

When I was a young girl, I thought June was the prettiest woman I had ever known, and I see from her picture she was still beautiful. I will always remember how her beautiful voice filled our Sunday morning services. I experienced so much in the few years I was privileged to know June and Virgil. I was always welcome in their home even though it was small and full of their four beautiful daughters. Jana and I played in the baptismal on Saturdays while June cleaned the church, and we especially loved playing in the glass enclosed nursery, pretending to be mommies. I remember being so sad to see them leave, but I was sure Alaska would be too cold and they would return. That didn't happen, but those days are still so special after all these years.

Mollie Mara Boren

January 12, 2014

Will never forget the fun years at Cone with June and Virgil. They were our first pastor as newlywed s and we could have had no better than them. Hard day as so many of us stood in the yard and watched all of you drive away for a new adventure in Alaska in service to our Lord Jesus. Oh how he used Virgil and June and you four girls. Will pray for you as you grieve and rejoice in her home going....

Pat and Joan Yoakum

January 11, 2014

Jana, your mother and father were every child's dream parents when I was growing up here in Anchorage. I remember forever visiting your house on Old Harbor Road and going for a scavenger hunt. Your mom and dad were so all full of good fun. I think of those days when we grew up together, as the best of our lives. And our greatest blessing, our parents. God Bless all of you. Cling to each other as you were taught. My love to you, old 8th grade best friend, Frankie Dennis

January 11, 2014

What a beautiful, special person June was! I'll never forget her wonderful smile and laugh and spirit! Definitely Heaven's gain! God bless all you girls - I know you will all miss her, but it is so good to know she is at Home!

Pat Ashton
Muldoon Road Baptist Church
1969-1975

January 10, 2014

I will miss June's smile and courage. From the first time I talked to her at Chester Park, I was delighted and amazed by her cheer and lovely smile. My prayers go her daughters and friends.

January 9, 2014

June couldn't have received a more fitting reward for all her years of faithfulness than arriving at the Pearly Gates in time to celebrate Christmas with the heavenly hosts and her husband and family who were there waiting! As sad as June's passing is for us, we can't help but rejoice. I think each of us who had the pleasure of knowing the Chron family, has a special memory to cherish because of them. God bless and keep you all during this difficult time.

Marlene (Jensen) Cloude

January 8, 2014

My condolences to Jana, June, Jamie and Jill. Your mother was adored by everyone who met her. My heart goes out to each one of you.

Patt Winslow

January 8, 2014

God gifted us with four meaningful years at Muldoon Road Baptist Church (1964-1968). During that time, we met and grew to love June and Virgil and their daughters. June was the truest example of "help-meet" as God described in His Word. Earth's loss is surely Heaven's gain.

George and Sandy Wolbert

January 8, 2014

Loving thoughts to you, Jamie and your whole family
. Holly and Dan Reynolds

January 7, 2014

Tme che bible can be of some comfort at john 3;16

January 7, 2014

June was always such a sweet friend. Every Sunday when I would see her at church she always smiled & was just such a loving lady. I will miss her very much. Larry will also. We love you June. Pam & Larry Hodges

January 7, 2014

I know June's passing will leave a hole in many hearts.

Sandra Penney

January 7, 2014

We send our love to you all. She was certainly a special person.

Audrey and Chuck Edgerton

January 7, 2014

June, Jana, Jamie & Jill. I will miss your Mom's wit and the stories she used to email me. She was a great storyteller.
My prayers and thoughts are with each of you. Love, cousin Josa

Josa Perry

January 7, 2014

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