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June BECK Obituary

Of Oakdale, MN Age 86 June passed away at the Pillars Hospice Care Home on Sunday March 16th, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents (Lynn and Ardell Krohn), brother (Lynn Jr), sister (Fern Lorenz), and husband (Paul C. Beck). Survived by children, Steven Tait, Nancy Diebel (Michael Kropp), and Joseph (Debra Tait); grandchildren; Chris (Keeley) & Nathan Diebel, Samantha, Alex & Jon Tait. June, a beloved mother and grandmother, was very passionate about life. She was a strong proponent of education. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor's degree in Education and later completed a Master's degree in Psychology, which then led to Beck Counseling. June was a published author, and along with her husband Paul, was a marriage and family counselor for may years. June was also very active within her community. She mentored aspiring writers for many years, co-facilitated a weekly Cancer support group, and was one of the co-founders of the Minnesota League of Women Voters. Her strength and unwavering hope and wisdom were contagious and inspirational to those who had the pleasure of knowing her. The most important thing to June was her family. You could always count on her to provide love, guidance, laughter, a pack of gum, or a competitive game of cards. Some of her fondest memories were spent around the kitchen table engaging with her family. June will be deeply missed by her family and many friends. As per her wishes, no memorial services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. Please send memorials to 2327 14th Ave. East. North. St. Paul, MN. 55109 care of Nancy Diebel. Any memorials received will be donated to June's Cancer Support Group, Finding Your Way Through Cancer.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Mar. 19, 2014.

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Anna Quinn

March 19, 2025

My daughter took me to a bookstore in North St. Paul today and my first thought was June would love this place! Still missing you. Hope they have some good books in Heaven for you! Love Anna

Anna Quinn

November 28, 2024

Still missing you sweet lady!

Ron

March 14, 2024

June the work you did with me is still paying dividens. Thank you for getting started on the road to wellness.

Joe Tait

March 13, 2024

I miss you mom! I pray you are having a blast in heaven. I hope to see you again someday.

Nancy

March 13, 2023

9 years already mom, Steve and I were just saying today, where has the time gone?
Miss ya, love u
Nancy

Paul Hessburg

December 21, 2022

Sorry to hear of the passing of your mom Nancy. Have thought about you and Steve, and our growing up years. I hope you all are well.

Nancy Diebel

March 13, 2022

Miss you mom!
Think about you every day!
Hope you are saving a seat at the
Big table for me!
Love you

Nancy Diebel

March 13, 2021

Well mom we are coming up on another year without you. I think about you everyday still and as I grow older I am becoming more and more like you! Scary!
Life goes on and life is good!

Anna Quinn

January 5, 2020

Still missing you dear friend.

Gary Narducci

March 13, 2019

June was a dear friend for many years. She helped me in ways I cannot express. Thank you June Beck for all your caring.

Nancy Diebel

March 16, 2016

2 years today mom! I think about you every day and miss you so. You are going to be a great grandma to a baby girl!
Wish you were here to share the joy but I know there will be a living part of you in that new life!
Miss you so much!

Anna Quinn

March 7, 2016

Dear June, You are missed very much. I still practice the beautiful ideas and teaching you installed in me . I thank you for this. Condolences to your family. Love Anna Quinn

Tait Joe

December 31, 2014

Mom.... Thanks giving has passed,Christmas has passed,its New Year's Eve 2014,and you are heavy on my mind! The holidays ARN'T the same,the family is getting smaller,and trying to enjoy such occasions has become a real challenge... Oooohhh how I wish all of the loved ones are better off where they are compared to where they were. I still have not accepted the fact that they are gone but realize they can't be reached!!! My prayers help me along but my heart is still weeping! You all are heavy in my thoughts and are greatly missed... I shall love you until my end of days!!! May god be by your side and all your questions be answered! Loving and missing you all, rest in piece.... :). Joe

Gary Narducci

July 2, 2014

June was a great human being. She is sorely missed. For many years she was a good friend and spiritual guide. I will miss her wise counsel and gentle heart.

Joe Tait

April 17, 2014

I send this message to my ever loving mother!!! I will do my best to be a good man,and I shall use your advice you have given me through out my life to help others who need a hand up. Never the less you can never be replaced,and my heart will allways feel the loss of your presents!!! I love you mom.. I miss you dearly... I hope you will continue to give me advice and guide me through life's challenges as I go through life!!! You will allways be in my heart,and you will never be forgotten!! God bless you, and may your after life be as you have expected it to be! Thank you everyone for your posts as well as your help with my mom... She,towards end of days needed all of our help to transition to the next plane in life!! I believe she was an angel helping us while here on earth to better understand or futures so that we may better cope with life in general.may all of your lives be fulfilled with happiness and good fortune.. I shall keep smiling as I believe after heavy thoughts, that my future will be rewarding. God bless you all, may you keep my mother in your heart, and her advice close in thoughts!! Sincerely,Joseph tait

Nancy Diebel

April 13, 2014

It's been a month now since you left us mom, and I still can't believe you are actually gone because I feel your love and presence everywhere I go! I carry your sweetness in my heart and in my dreams! Life is good but empty without you.
Memories keep you close to me.

Nancy Diebel

March 26, 2014

I miss you so much mom!
Thank you for making such a huge difference in the lives of so many! Not to mention the lives of your family! You were one in a million with your wisdom and sweetness!
Thank you to all moms friends,
For all your kind words and support to our family!
We are all such better people having known her!
A special thanks goes out to the people who helped care for mom. I could have never done it alone!

March 25, 2014

Hi Nancy & Family:

I grieve with you in the loss of your Mom, June. June was a great friend and counselor to me. I have been so overwhelmed with my own loss of my husband Art and life in general that I wasn't able to keep in very good touch with you and June during these last few months. The fact that spiritually I know June understood is my greatest comfort. I am thankful that you were able to be with her during the last months and care for her. I know what that is like since I did that for my husband and it is a very important time to share. Art and I spent many years learning about ourselves with June and Paul. We both thanked God for both of them. Blessings, peace and comfort to your family.

With Love,
Janice Rossbach

Kathy Keefe

March 24, 2014

Hi Nanner's and family.
June was such a huge part of my pre teen and teen years, she was the "cool Mom" and always had good advice for us....even though we thought we knew more than her.
Nancy, you should be so proud of how you helped her this past year, she raised a beautiful daughter. You did this with such great poise and clarity. I'm so darn lucky to have you in my life. Love you very much.
Losing your Mom is hard, hang in there and call when you need a friend.

March 24, 2014

June you have been on my mind in the past few weeks. Today I find out you have passed on. I was hoping to tell you how great of an impact you have had on my life and how I continue to use your lessons daily. You were such an amazing person who could see my greatness and potential when I was unable too. Thank you for your generosity and kindness, you truly transformed my life.

My condolences to your family, you will be missed. Peace, Ron Beining

Karlene Harthun

March 23, 2014

To Steve, Nancy and Joe.
I am so sorry for your loss. I am going to miss her a lot. I could always count on your mom if I had a dream she would always interperate.. I also will miss her love and sound advice. May God give peace and comfort during this time. Till we meet again June.
From Harlan, Janette, Karlene and Caroline Harthun.

March 22, 2014

We all loved June so very much. She was my dear friend over 40 years. She helped all who came into contact with her. Her giving nature was a great gift to the world. Condolences to Nancy, Steve, and Joe and the rest of the family. Sandy Brown.

guyda darnell

March 21, 2014

a caterpillar has become a butterfly

Patricia Westphal

March 20, 2014

John and I will greatly miss June who has been in John's life for a long time and, although somewhat less in mine, a lovely friend to us both. It is her humor, wisdom, guidance and love that will forever sustain this friendship. We send our sympathy to her family and everyone touched by this beautiful lady.

March 20, 2014

Dear Nancy and family. I'm so sorry for the loss of your Mom. She can be at peace now. Love Rick

March 20, 2014

June was a very important person in my life she help me with some bad times and assisted me with learning to love myself again. I will never forget her kindness she will be missed. Irene Steffen

March 20, 2014

Dearest Nancy and Family-
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. You have our deepest sympathy. I am so glad you were able to spend these last few months with her as these are memories you can cherish forever. May God comfort you in your time of sorrow.

Bob, Lori, Megan & Jason Green

Sue Wessels

March 19, 2014

My memory of June is one of a contented, happy person.
May God rest her soul and my Uncle Paul.
My deepest sympathy is extended to all.

Mary Miller

March 19, 2014

June was a most beloved member of Writers Unlimited and mentor to so many in the group from its early years in the mid-60s and up until her diagnosis. She took the time to alway encourage me and often said, "You go girl!" I grieve losing my dear friend, but will celebrate her presence in my life always.

Lynette Kimble

March 19, 2014

My deepest condolences to you all. We will all miss June. She was a delightful,witty, generous friend. She let us share in the love she gave her family, especially Steve.
We have been friends since the early days of the Maplewood League of Women Voters, and our sons, Steve and Kit, have been buddies since high school. Love and prayers for you all.

March 19, 2014

Nancy, so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother, I know how much you loved her. It is very hard to lose your parents.

March 19, 2014

June, my 2nd mom growing up! My love to you Nancy, Steve and Joe. We have more memories than I could share here - riding in the car to Red Rock being one of the best! June had great love in her heart for people and I was so blessed to be one of them. Love sincerely, Marsha

Rae Eden Frank

March 19, 2014

Thinking of you and sending blessings. I am sorry for the loss of your mother. What an inspirational woman!

March 19, 2014

To her family; she was an amazing person, a long time friend to me and to all of you. She will be missed and remembered by many, many people. John Bauer

Katie Shaw

March 19, 2014

I will miss you mom! Love you!

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