We have always had a special place in our hearts for you, June.  You were one of those amazing women who worked alone serving God in a far away place, selflessly day by day living the Gospel.  Your work ethic was beyond reproach as you labored to bring physical health and spiritual health to the Africans you loved.  We will never forget the small amount of time we had to be part of your family at Ippy.  We can't wait till we arrive in heaven for you to greet us there.

Aunt June was an inspiration. A solid presence in my life as a teenager, I am grateful as I remember her wit, her compassion, her patience, her humor... I remember her mischievous smile and her laughter. She was a good sport. :)

She was resilient, flexible, faithful, courageous, creative. As I was growing and my own character was developing, she was a special role model. 

And she made some of THE BEST homemade ice cream. Mint chocolate chip was one of her favorites, I recall...

So thankful for a life well lived. And now eternal rest is now hers, to enjoy with Her Lord. 

We'll meet again soon, Aunt June!

Our family worked with June at Ippy for several years.  What we remember of June is her dedicated work as a nurse and her good Christian attitude.  She had an amazing memory for birthdays; not only for missionaries with whom she worked but for the Africans as well.  She was the one who would make ice cream when we had get togethers and grew some strawberries, which she would saved for those special occasions.  June understood nursing very well and was a very good teacher to the African workers.

Aunt June was a blessing to both of our families as we were growing up in Africa.  She was always happy to see us and took time to talk with us or show us something interesting.  Her love for animals made her a kindred spirit and she was the first one we would run to if one of our animals was sick.  One thing that stands out in our minds about Aunt June was the excellence she strived for and inspired in others.  Whether it was treating patients, training nurses, working on drug orders, taking care of animals, plants and her truck, she honored the Lord with her high quality of service.  She would expect us to strive for the same quality of work when we would help her with projects.  We thank God for the many blessings we have known because of Aunt June.  We look forward to being together with her again in heaven.

June was always a favorite guest at the Bixby household first in Sibut, then in Bangui for many years.  She was always the same, calm and sunny in her outlook and disposition.  Nothing shook her faith, and disquieted her spirit.  At least we never saw it.  We all loved her dearly and did not hide that in our conversation about her. We are better missionaries for knowing June.

Thank you for sharing all the pictures of Aunt June's life. I enjoyed them very much! A. June was one of the sweetest and most wonderful people I've ever known. I thank God for giving me the priviledge of knowing her. It has been many years since our time in Africa, but the memories I have are as real as yesterday. I look forward to seeing A. June again around the feet of our Savior.

When I was an MK in Africa Aunt June was one of my hero's.  She was the nurse I wanted to be and she'd let me hang out with her , make rounds at the hospital and inspired me to be a great nurse.  More than her nursing skills and wisdom was her inspiration to share Christs love and eternal gift with those she came in contact with.  People knew she loved them, I knew she loved me and God's love poured out of her and people responded to her invitation to know God better.  I am a better nurse, Christian and person because of June's example of how I should live as a child of God.

Feb.17.2011 
June, my husband and I came into Baptist Mid Missions as the same time. Feb . 1959 was the first time I met June and we became good friends. We spent many years together at Ippy, Central African Republic. She was a very dear friend. There are so many stories of victories and fun times. She will hear from the lips of our Lord, "Welcome good and faithful servant" She was that and a dear friend. My children have always loved Aunt June. I am sure she and my husband are rejoicing with the Lord together. What a reunion that will be.

June was a very special person.  She became an unofficial adopted sister to Ted, Judy and I as she often stayed with our parents, Phil and Edna Hendrickson of Everett, when she was home between her missionary terms in Africa.  June had a way of making our family feel we were an important part of her life. We may have been some of her "adopted family" but there is no question her birth/extended family were VERY important to her.

To a great and gracious Lady who tolerated me running around the house and "Hang'n out" with Judy, thankyou for sharing your experience with us kids ;-)RIP

June was my sister in law. We loved her dearly. Jack & I had 5 children and June would bring Grandma Stone to see them when she was home from her journeys. 
I will never forget my girlfriend and I had a small bible study group with teens. June came one time and brought all of her beautiful things from Africa to show the children. But-- she had a 10ft long snake skin and started to drap it around my table kitchen to show. I told her i was scared to death of snakes and asked her when we were done that she put is away. she laughed and no problem. Well I got up in the middle of the night go to kitchen, no lights on of course. All of a sudden chills went up my neck. Turned and looked she had forgotten to put it away. I took off running to the bedroom. When I told June about it when she got up her and grandma Stone laughed so hard.
I loved her dearly she will be missed.

Since Debbie told me seriously, so many years ago, "June is a big girl.  She's in Africa," June became one of the people I hoped to meet. By the time I did get to meet her, since I  had settled in Marblemount, I knew most of her family, and June was most interesting to visit with.  Each time we met again, it was as though we took up where we had left off; it was easy to think of her and look forward to the next time we'd get together. I'm thankful for having had the good fortune to have known her.  All my warmest thoughts are with you all now.

My wife and I had known June for many years.  We were impressed with the way she gave herself totally to the service of the Lord in Africa.  I'm pleased that June and my wife are now rejoycing together in the presence of our Lord.

June was my best friend since 1952 when we met at Davis Bible College.  June was my maid of honor in 1955.  It was a privilege for my late husband, Jim Dods, and I to drive June to the ship in N.Y. when she went to France the first time.  I have enjoyed correspondence and occasional in-person visits with June many times over the years.  We have been blessed to know June and will be reunited some day soon.

I didn't know June, but the story of her life of service to her Lord is inspiring.  God bless her memory.

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Yvonne June June Stone

June 25, 1934 – February 10, 2011

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