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June Veenstra Obituary
September 24, 1938 - July 27, 2025
Columbus, Georgia - June Ann (Brummel) Veenstra of Columbus, Georgia, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, at her home. She was 86.
Born in Grant, Michigan, June attended Grant Christian, Grand Rapid Christian High school, and Calvin College. As well as a loving mother, she devoted over 30 years to working as a lab technician starting in New Mexico, moving to Illinois, and finally retiring in Georgia. She was known for her dedication to family, friends, and community. June loved watching Braves baseball, traveling and exploring, and cherishing time with family and friends.
She is survived by her two children, Jim L. Veenstra and Linda M. Veenstra; two grandchildren, Brianna G. Veenstra (Dan) and Jim R. Veenstra; one great grandchild, Reed Fuentes; two brothers, Allen Brummel (Carol) and Henry Brummel (Betty); and other close family members. June will be remembered for her adventurous spirit, persistence in adversity, and her easy laughter. She was God's gift to everyone who knew her.
A celebration of life service will take place at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 6, 2025 in the chapel of McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907. A service will also follow in Michigan where she will be laid to rest back home. Please share in remembrances, photos, and, for those who cannot attend, live streaming service at https://www.mcmullenfuneralhome.com/obituaries/june-veenstra.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Meals on Wheels, where she volunteered for many years: if by check send to Direct Services Mailing, 1500 2nd Avenue, Columbus, GA 31901, Attn: Amy Bryan CEO; or by credit card via www.directservices.org.
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Charles Wilson, MD
August 2, 2025
I worked with June at PAH and ran with her in my long distance running days. She was a beautiful person. Linda, you are a wonderful daughter for caring for her for so long.
The McMullen Family and the Staff of McMullen Funeral Home
July 30, 2025
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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