Nellie June "Nell" Hanft

Nellie June Hanft, 77, of Brownsville, passed away peacefully at home, Sunday, August 24, 2025 with her husband Stan and son Mark at her side. Nell fought so many health battles over the years and won. This final battle with cancer – she fought and lost. She was born January 4, 1948 in Salem, Oregon to Olen James and Myra June (Hooker) Mouser. Nell lived in Salem, Bend, Tumalo, Leaburg and Brownsville. She wore many hats: a mother, wife, rodeo princess, insurance agent and antique collector and dealer. Her passion was children. She opened her home to nieces, nephews and stray kids some of which stayed for years. She loved them all unconditionally. Nell had a great sense of humor and could keep up with the guys in deer and elk camps. Nell is survived by her husband, Stanley; son, Mark; stepson Charles and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kym. Nellie who touched so many lives, will stay in our hearts forever. A viewing will be 1 pm, Wednesday, September 10th at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Brownsville followed by a funeral service at 2 pm. Graveside service will be 1 pm Thursday September 11th at Redmond Memorial Cemetery. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. www.sweethomefuneral.com.