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June Sage Obituary

SAGE, June 94, of Seminole, passed away on Nov. 5, 2011. She was born March 1, 1917. Surrounded by loving family, June was reunited with her husband John and daughter Penny on Nov. 5, 2011. June was born in Medaryville, IN. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. June led a rich and full life. She was a very creative artist, self-taught in porcelain art becoming a well known member of IPAT (International Porcelain Art Teachers). She and her husband John opened the Sage Studio in St. Petersburg, dedicated to teaching and supporting china painters sharing her talents with all. She was still teaching at age 94. She was involved in Indiana School Reorganization in Jasper County Indiana in the 60s and was very active in 4H and many community activities in the same area for many years. She also attended St. Joseph's College in Rensselaer, IN. June is survived by a brother, Fred Wagner (Delores), Medaryville, IN; a sister Bettilou Pullins. Alamogordo, NM; two children, John F. Sage (Juana). Seminole, Pamela June King (Don), Allen, TX; seven grandchildren, Jodi, Chris, Jeff, John, April, Kathy, Mike and 7 great-grandchildren. Florida arrangements are being provided by Anderson McQueen, 7820 38th Ave. N in St. Petersburg. The visitation will take place on Thursday, Nov. 10th from 1-3pm followed by a funeral service at 3pm. Indiana arrangements will be provided by Jackson Funeral Home in Rensselaer.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Nov. 6, 2011.

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Gale DeRollo

November 12, 2011

To my aunt who had "spunk" and the will to tell you "how it really is"
Ms June will always be in my heart and prayers. Love Gale and Tony

Csilla Horvath

November 8, 2011

I will miss you greatgrandma June and you forever have a place in my heart you where an amazing art teacher and a friend you where always there for me, I'm so greatful to have met you .

Csilla

Terry Pullins

November 7, 2011

I remember spending days with my cousins on the farm home of both June and her husband John. They always made me feel very welcome. I remember June as a very caring and loving Aunt. She is very special.

Nancy L. (Wagner) Duncan

November 7, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

November 7, 2011

June was a great teacher and friend.I maintained contact and painted with her for 30 years. I also enjoyed her son John and Junana
Norma Jean Springer
(Sarasota, Florida)

November 7, 2011

I extend my sympathy to June's family. I was just asking about her on Friday at a painting get-together. I remember her well as a member of ST. Petersburg China Painter's Guild for many years.
I pray for God's blessings on you all. Rita Risler

Annie Miller

November 7, 2011

My prayers are with the family at this most difficult time. June loved her family dearly.

Jodi Fritch (Sage)

November 7, 2011

Dearest Grandmother

You have given me more gifts in life than I could count. Your love, support, and encouragement has helped make me the woman that I am today. You taught me to always live passionately and do what you love. You are missed and loved.

Jodi

Pamela Dombrowski

November 7, 2011

Pam and Family,
You have our deepest sympathies and prayers. We met your Mom just the one time and wrote back and forth often over the past years, she was a wonderful woman and full of talent that she was so willing to share and teach. I will be forever thankful that she put me in touch with another Pam who just happens to be a wonderful, kind, and thoughtful cousin to me! Your mom was a beautiful person both inside and out and she will be missed greatly by her family and friends.
Edward, Pamela(Nancy Wagner's daughter), and Erik Dombrowski

Jeff, Natalie, Jacob, Ashley, Whitney Sage

November 7, 2011

I already miss you terribly. I have learned so much from you over the years. I have enjoyed every minute I was able to spend with you from the sailboat box you taught me how to paint, to sponsoring my first soccer teams, to sharing one last story with you. Thank you for being there for all of us. You are an incredible person, strong in every way, and will be forever in my heart for what you not only taught my family, but how to live my life as well. Be at peace grandma and give grandpa a big hug for me!! Love always!!

November 7, 2011

I never met this wonderful lady, but through the many things concerning her life she was a great joy to myself and the other stitchers that Juana is a part of. Juana shared many stories which brough smile to all of us. I only wish that she had been a closer part of my life. What an insperation she was. Agnes Davis

John Bergman

November 6, 2011

Benjamin Franklin on February 22 1756 wrote:

It is the will of God and Nature that these mortal bodies be laid aside, when the soul is to enter into real life; 'tis rather an embrio state, a preparation for living; a man is not completely born until he be dead: Why then should we grieve that a new child is born among the immortals?

June is now one of the immortals...another Wonderful porcelain painter to be missed until we meet again.

Don and Pam (Sage) King

November 6, 2011

Our mother was an inspiration to us all, she will continue to be that inspiration to us for all of our lives. We look anxiously to the time we reunite in our heavenly home. Gratitude and thankfulness fill our hearts to the Lord for giving us the blessing of a Christian mother who saw to it that each of her children went to church, and got good Bible teaching and background as we grew. Our love for her and hers for us, will always be in our hearts and lives.

April Wuethrich

November 6, 2011

Great Aunt June what a joy you were to all. I loved hearing from you recently and I will cherish the things you painted for me and my kids. We love you and you will be missed.

John, Juana, & Family, We are so sorry to hear of Great Aunt June's passing. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Kirby, April (Wagner), Abigail & Cale Wuethrich

John & Juana Sage

November 6, 2011

We love you Mom and always will. Thank you for being the best Mom in the world.

John & Juana

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