June Fowers

Our precious mother, June Elizabeth Fowers, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully August 13, 2011, at her daughter’s home. June was born June 14, 1926, in Tremonton, Utah, the seventh of 12 children born to Charles and Winifred Barnes Barfuss. She grew up in Tremonton and graduated from Bear River High School in 1945. On April 16, 1946, she married Chester Arthur Lee. They were later divorced. She married Arvel John Fowers on October 6, 1958. Their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS temple on January 12, 1978. Arvel and June moved to Dietrich, Idaho, on October 17, 1965, where they spent many years of their marriage operating a dairy farm. It was here that June spent much of her time milking cows and feeding animals with her family by her side. Arvel and June were always on the sidelines watching their children participate in high school sports. During this time June spent several years as one of the local 4-H leaders and she enjoyed it tremendously. Arvel passed away April 15, 1991. June then sold the farm and started her retirement years by settling in Hansen, Idaho, in 1994. During these years, she started enjoying her favorite hobby of quilting, and over her lifetime she quilted over 200 beautiful quilts. She spent many years as a volunteer at the Twin Falls Senior Citizen Center. Her other hobbies included crocheting, puzzle books, and playing games, especially dominoes and scrabble. In 2003, June made one final move to Idaho Falls to be closer to family. She truly enjoyed and cherished her family. June was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in various capacities over the years. She was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers for over 56 years. June is survived by four daughters, Alice Walton of Twin Falls, Geraldine (Wayne) Massie of Pullman, Washington, Gwen (Rae) Jensen of Idaho Falls, and Glenda (Greg) Alder of Ammon; three sons, Kelly (Carol) Lee of Twin Falls, Randy (Marla) Lee of Kimberly, and Alvin Fowers of Idaho Falls; one sister, Idella (Dean) Nielsen of Roy, Utah; six brothers, Keith (Cleo) Barfuss, Glenn (Beverly) Barfuss, Alan (Erma) Barfuss, and Dennis (Ileen) Barfuss all of Tremonton, Utah, Gene Barfuss of Roy, Utah, and Larry (Printha) Barfuss of West Valley City, Utah; 22 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and eight great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one infant daughter, one infant son, one grandson, two sisters, and two brothers. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 16, 2011, at the Iona LDS 4th Ward, 930 North Crimson Drive, with Bishop Terrill Nielson officiating. The family will visit with friends from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Tuesday prior to services at the church. Burial will be at 3:30 p.m. at the Shoshone Cemetery in Shoshone, Idaho.

Funeral Services -- Tuesday

Tuesday August 16, 2011 , 11:00 a.m. at Iona LDS 4th Ward

The family will visit with friends from 10 - 10:45 a.m. prior to services at the church. Interment will be at 3:30 p.m. at the Shoshone Cemetery.