"I'm sorry, I hadn't learned of June's passing until today. What a sweet lady, and dear friend of my mother, Eula Bell (Marshall) Burgener, for 75 years. I took them, along with their other dear friend, Cholis Sue Michael, to their nursing class reunions in Indianapolis, each year. And it was wonderful to see how they maintained their friendships over the decades, even as the reunions grew smaller as the years passed. In earlier days, their husbands joined them in getting together, and the men became great friends too. I can imagine that my mother was one of those waiting at heaven's gate to welcome your mom home to be with her Savior. At each reunion, the ladies would sing "Prayer Perfect" which they used to sing in all their chapel services, and which many said they would like to have sung at their funerals. So I leave you with these words from "Prayer Perfect" by James Whitcomb Riley. "Dear Lord! Kind Lord! Gracious Lord! I pray Thou wilt look on all I love, tenderly today! Weed their hearts of weariness, scatter every care, down a wake of angel wings, winnowing the air. Bring unto the sorrowing all release from pain; let the lips of laughter overflow again. And with all the needy, O divide, I pray, this vast treasure of content that is mine today!""
In loving memory of
Joan June Yale-Shields
June 24, 1921 - May 13, 2017
Joan June Yale Shields 96 of Marion, Indiana died peacefully Saturday May 13, 2017 at her home.
Along with her Husband Arthur, June was owner of AA Rents in Marion, she has been a business woman for over 65 years, having owned Rags to Riches Resale Shop and running Kiddie Korner Kindergarten a private kindergarten in Fairmount, IN. Junes family was everything to her. Also a registered nurse, she graduated from Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Indianapolis, IN. She graduated from Fairmount High School. June was a member of First Friends Church, Marion, IN, the Genealogy Club, Grant County Historical Society, W.C.T.U., the Bonnet Club, Hoosier Rental Association, and American Rental Association. Born June 24, 1921 she was the daughter of the late Charles Austin Yale and the late Ruth Nell Gosnell Clevenger Yale. On November 4, 1948 she married Arthur Shields who preceded her in death January 2, 2013 after 64 years of marriage.
June is survived by 5 children; Dian (Junior-Deceased) Hoheimer, Fairmount, Ronda (J.D.) Hodge, Marion, Dawn (Wes-Deceased) Reagan, Marion, Anthony Tony Shields, Fairmount, and Nile (Mary) Stanton, Spain. 12 Grandchildren, 19 Great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren. Sister-in-law; Mary Lou Yale, Bowling Green, KY
June was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers; Dr. Charles (Virginia) Yale and Raymond Yale. The family would like to especially thank Junes caregivers, Susan Milner, Tiffany Kelley, and Inna Fear for the wonderful care they gave to June and her family.
A celebration of life will be 1 PM Saturday May 20, 2017 at First Friends Church, 2211 N. Wabash Rd., Marion, IN 46952 with Rev. Gary Dalton officiating where the family will receive friends from 11 AM until time of the service.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Armes-Hunt Funeral Home Cremation Services, Fairmount, IN Memorial contributions are to First Friends Church, 2211 N. Wabash Rd. Marion, IN and Grant County Senior Center, 503 S Gallatin St, Marion, IN. Memories and condolences may be shared at
www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com
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"So sorry to learn of her passing. My sincerest and deepest condolences. She was wonderful and I always enjoyed our talks. She will be missed by everyone who knew her."
"My mother was a gracious and loving person who stood up for her children and tried to help us and others make the world a little bit better place. She was smart, brave, and strong -- assuredly a role model for many younger ladies to emulate. We were very close, and I loved her dearly.~Nile"
"We remember sending a son to June's kindergarten class. Her father was my school bus driver for many years. Her brother was also our doctor. Our deepest sympathy is with the Yale and Shield families."
"I remember what a nice lady June was. Condolences to the family."
"My thoughts and prayers are with June's family, she was a very special and caring lady. Family friends for three generations, it was always a pleasure to interact with her and Art both. Our community is better for having had them here, and is diminished with their passing."
"She was one great lady and a very good Kindergarden teacher loved her very much"
"June was one of those rare people full of thoughtfulness and generosity. I always enjoyed seeing her and visiting with her. I am truly sorry for your loss."
"June touched our hearts as she welcomed our family as part of her own, taught our children in Sunday school, and loved on them as their fill-in grandma. We cherish the example of lovingkindness she was to us as a young family when we lived in Marion many years ago. Thank you for sharing us with her. She will be dearly missed. Praying for you all."
"Ronda and family, I am sorry to read of your mother passing. May God surround you with His people to encourage and walk beside you during this difficult time. Mark and Carolyn (Mitchener) KratzerFort Wayne, IN"