June Sangster
June 16, 1920 ~ August 15, 2011
June Sangster, 91, of Faulkton, passed away Monday, August 15, 2011 at the Faulkton Healthcare Center.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 20, 2011 at the United Church of Faulkton with Pastor Bill Hoffman officiating. Burial followed at the Faulkton Cemetery. Visitation was held from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., Friday, August 19, 2011 at Luce Funeral Home, Faulkton with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service at the church.
June Joy was born June 16, 1920 to Albert and Carrie (Hansen) Halter in Aberdeen, South Dakota; she was one of six children. She grew up on a farm near Onaka, South Dakota and graduated from Onaka High School in 1938. She was baptized in the Onaka Congregational Church. In 1949, she joined the Seneca Methodist Church and the Faulkton Methodist Church in 1965.
On June 18, 1941, she married Glen Sangster in Kimball, South Dakota. They were married 50 years before Glen passed away on July 4, 1991. They made their home on a farm SE of Onaka until 1965 when they moved to Faulkton. She worked at the Shirk Home, Faulkton Hospital, clothing stores and the 212 Café as a waitress for a number of years for her daughter, Phyllis who owned the café.
She was a seamstress and loved sewing for lots of people, whether it was patch work or sewing new things she always got it done before it was expected. She loved her flowers and plants. June was also known as the lady who never forgot someone’s birthday or special occasion; she sent many cards to people. June holds a special place in the hearts of her children and grandchildren.
June was a member of the W.S.C.S. in Seneca and on March 6, 1950, she joined the Rebekah Lodge in Seneca and was a 50 year member. She held many offices in the Grand Lodge of South Dakota.
Her memory will be cherished by her children: Dean (Alice) Sangster, Ronald Sangster, Glenda Sangster (Cecil Holdren), all of Faulkton; eight grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Glen; daughters, Phyllis in 1993 and Karen at birth; granddaughter, Shiela in 1979; great grandson, Shadoe in 2008; two sisters; and three brothers.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with June’s arrangements.
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Our sympathy to you all. June was such a fine lady. When we were in the store she would always remember us at Christmas with a special handmade gift–we always thought of her as a friend and customer.
To a very special friend and former neighbor–thanks for the memories!! We will miss giving and receiving cards and little rememberances on all occasions.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, at this very difficult time.
We’re remembering a special Christmas Eve at Aunt Alice’s and Dean’s, with many fond memories of June, from that evening.
Our Deepest Sympathy to the entire Sangster Family.
Dear Sangster Family,
I am sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your loving memories, and in knowing that God is “near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves.” (Psalm 34;18) He has promised to soon “swallow up death forever..and wipe the tears from all faces.” (Isaiah 25;8) With deepest sympathy,
I was sorry to hear of June’s passing. Regretably I could not make it home for the funeral, though you’ve been in my thoughts since I first heard the news.
I hope you are doing well.
With deepest sympathy.