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June graduated from Central High School in 1949. After high school she became employed with Credit Thrift. June was united in marriage to Wallace Sawyer in 1955. She retired from the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp. as a secretary at Thompkins Middle School. June was a member of Central Turners and the Kennel Club. She was also a member of Bethlehem United Church of Christ. June loved spending time with her grandchildren, monthly dinners with her lady friends, gardening and especially attending church.
We will miss this classy woman, her wonderful laugh and witty sense of humor.
Surviving are son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Billie Sawyer of Wadesville, Ind.; daughter and son-in-law, Stacy and Dean Gaslin of Evansville; grandchildren, Austin and Alex Sawyer, and Wilson and Olivia Gaslin; brothers, Bob Sickman of Evansville and Fred Sickman of Chicago; sister, Mildred Hames of Evansville; brother-in-law, Rex and Virginia Sawyer of Wadesville, Ind.; sister-in-law, Mary and Joe Ray of Warner Robins, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Sawyer, in 1994, parents, Fred and Marie Sickman, and a sister, Deloris Finney.
Funeral services are planned for 10 a.m. Friday, October 26, 2007, at Bethlehem United Church of Christ, 6400 Oak Hill Road, with Pastor Eric Stroshine officiating. Burial will be held at the church cemetery.
Friends may visit from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 25, 2007, at Browning Funeral Home, 738 Diamond Ave., and from 9 a.m. to service time on Friday, October 26, 2007, at Bethlehem United Church of Christ.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bethlehem United Church of Christ Memorial Fund, 6400 Oak Hill Road, Evansville, IN 47725 or your favorite charity.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Bethlehem Called to Care volunteers, SWIRCA, Solarbron and Bethel Manor for all of their special care and to the Alzheimer's Association for their resources.
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Fred Sickman
November 5, 2007
Dear Sawyer family, The loss of Aunt June is huge. Summers in Evansville were some of the most special times in my life, primarily because of Aunt June and the Sawyer family. I will miss here terribly but will never forget her and all her wonderful qualities. Unfortunately we were out of town and couldn't attend the funeral. She'll always hold a special place in our hearts.
Love, Fred Sickman and family
Matt Yancy & Kate Asbury
October 25, 2007
Dear Sawyer Family:
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother/grandmother. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.
Debbie Mielcarz
October 24, 2007
To my Sawyer family,
So many wonderful memories. All together at Thanksgivings will always be treasured. The Sickman humor we all have in our own ways. I am so very sorry I will not be able to be with you all during this terribly sad time. Know I love you all and your in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie, Larry & family.
Gary Burk
October 24, 2007
June and Wally were great friends for many years. The relationship began in August of 1958 when Wally was my supervisor at National City Bank. The Sawyers and Burks shared many meals together at various events; Central Turners, Kennel Club, Bank, camping and at our homes. June will be missed, but never forgotten.
Bless the families of Steve and Stacy while they work through the lost of their mother and grandmother.
Patricia Nuelle
October 24, 2007
I worked with June when I graduated from Memorial High School. She was delightful and always had something to say. When I married, she was my adviser and guided me through the entire bridal process. I think of her often and will never forget June. I continued to work with her before my first child was born. She attended all of my wedding and baby showers. I hold June in high esteen, and she did have class. I give my deepest sympathy to June's family. God bless always.
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