June James

June B. James, 94, died peacefully at home on Jan. 11, 2013 with her husband David at her side. June was born March 6, 1918 to Elsa and Charles Bickford in Prairie du Sac, WI and was raised on a dairy farm together with her dear siblings, Phyllis and Melvin. She worked to put herself through nursing school in Madison Wisconsin and then joined the war effort as a RN in the Army Nurse Corps during WWII. After the war, June travelled to Oregon to help her sister Phyllis with her growing family and never left. While studying at the University of Oregon, June met her husband of 62 years, David B. James. They married June 18, 1949 in Eugene, Oregon. June worked as a RN in the newborn nursery at Sacred Heart Hospital for 30 years. She was involved in her children's school activities and her support continued as she attended her grandchildren's sports and school events. June was very involved in Girl Scouting long after her daughters' participation; she gave tirelessly to her church Central Presbyterian and its programs including the activities of the FISH cupboard. She was always there for the family in its broadest and dearest sense which included her nieces and nephews & so many others who benefitted from June and David's kindness and love. June and David had five children: Michael James (Marleny), Kathleen Susan (deceased), Margie James, Mary James (Rick Keegan), and Marcia James (Arie Gluz) all of Eugene and eight grandchildren: Eric and Kevin Lynch, Sarit and Eitan Gluz, Ingara and Cathy James, Dustin Keegan and Hollee Schneickert(Brian). June was predeceased by her sister and brother, and daughter Kathleen Susan. A Celebration of June's Life will be held Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 555 E 15th , Eugene. In lieu of flowers, remembrances for June can be made to Central Presbyterian Church or FISH.