Our precious mother, June A. Kindsfater passed away on August 30, 2021.
June was born in Calhan, CO to Carl and Glyde Huck. She married William (Bill) Kindsfater and they had two daughters: Jo Sturdevant (Clancy, MT) and Renie Hanson (Helena, MT). They were together 50 years when Bill passed away in 1992. Bill’s endearing nickname for June was “June Bug.” Mom and Dad lived at Canyon Ferry Lake, and enjoyed fishing together almost daily. Each year Mom canned her trout and the whole family benefited. She caught a record 20 pound brown trout from the river below the dam and it was displayed in the Cave Bay Bar for many years. Mom could always out fish anyone who challenged her. Fishing was “Her HAPPY Place.”
Mom leaves behind daughters Jo (Dan) and Renie (Lee) six grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren, and one sister, Jeannine Gaddy of Calhan, CO. Mom will forever be in our hearts.
A funeral service will be held at the Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home of Helena on Friday, September 10th at 11:00 a.m., followed by a reception in the Social Hall of the funeral home. Burial will take place at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Ft. Harrison following the reception. Memorials are suggested to Lewis and Clark Humane Society of Helena.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday September 10, 2021
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the service
Friday September 10, 2021
Social Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial
Following the reception
Friday September 10, 2021
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
1900 Williams Ave.
Fort Harrison, Montana 59636
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday September 10, 2021
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the service
Friday September 10, 2021
Social Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial
Following the reception
Friday September 10, 2021
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
1900 Williams Ave.
Fort Harrison, Montana 59636
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Tom & Phyllis Naegele says
Jo,Renee and Families,
So saddened to her of June’s passing. See is now free to celebrate a heavenly life with your Dad. She was a wonderful person, Mom and Grandmother to so many. Please know Phyllis and I are thinking of all of you and praying for you all in this grieving time. RIP June…God Bless.
Tom
Jim Wilcox and Sally Russell says
Your Mom was a beautiful soul. We enjoyed your parents when we were at the lake. She gave me her Baked Bean recipe and it’s the only one I
use to this day. RIP June. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Allen Stenhjem Family says
I will always remember Bill, June bug,Bud and Zona .There fishing stories and fun times ,Cave Gulch clam bake
Glenda says
Our hearts hurt for June’s family but rejoice that she is with the love of her life again. We are so fortunate to have been able to know June through family. She was always so happy to see us and us to see her. What a wonderful character she was. We will miss that beautiful smile and fun personality.
Love and prayers
Tom and Glenda
Debbie Hurni says
June & Bill, Bud & Zona. They go together like peanut butter & jelly. Can’t think about one & not the other. June & My mom were the best fisher ladies and card players Canyon Ferry ever came across. So many memories between our families. They had so much fun, 2 peas in a pod! They are all together in Heaven & maybe they are fishing.
My heart goes out to all of you. I pray for peace & comfort .
Scott Oleson says
June was an amazing person. Always had a smile and her laugh was contagious!! Bill and June were the Grandparents I never had. Bill and her took me fishing Dam at Canyon Ferry many times. Good friends good times. Most likely they are having a Schultz beer with Bud and Zona!!