June R. Knutson

June Rose (Way) Knutson, the daughter of Frank and Alfarata (Mosher) Way, was born June 6, 1922, in Eagle Grove, Iowa. She graduated from Eagle Grove High School with the Class of 1940. On September 21, 1942, she was united in marriage at a double ring ceremony to Kermit E. Knutson in Trenton, MO. Also getting married was Kermit's sister, Ione to Francis Grandeorge. To the union of Kermit and June, five children were born. June spent most of her life in Eagle Grove but lived in Michigan when Kermit was employed by the Ford Motor Company. June was a homemaker and also helped Kermit with the accounting aspect of his Ready Mix business. June's life revolved around church, where she taught Sunday School and helped with missions. She was also involved with Women's Christian Temperance Union. Currently she was active in Senior Citizens and Rotary Ann Auxiliary. June loved music and often attended concerts and also enjoyed visiting on the phone. She was an avid reader and kept up with the current political situations. June and Kermit spent their retirement years traveling worldwide to many European countries, the Holy Lands and Egypt. They also enjoyed bus trips across the USA. June passed away on November 9, 2016, at Rotary Senior Living in Eagle Grove, at the age of 94 years. She was living independently in her home until one month before her death. June was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Donald and sons, Terry and Ricky. June is survived by her daughters, Sharon Stumpo (Ray) of Pasadena, CA and Barbara Jean Ainger (Les) of Eagle Grove; son, Ron of Tyler, TX; seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 14, 2016, at 1:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Eagle Grove with Pastor Steve Swanholm officiating with visitation one hour prior to service time at the church. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Eagle Grove. Memorials may be left to the Eagle Grove Senior Center or KJYL.