June M. Fansler, 80, of Columbia, Mo., and formerly of Houston, passed away Dec. 14, 2012, after a long illness. She was born in Texas County, Mo., on Jan. 27, 1932, the daughter of Gale and Arletha Kiser.
She was preceded in death by Harmon Fansler, her husband of more than 60 years.
June graduated from Houston High School in 1950 and spent much of her adult life in Colorado and Idaho. In 1996, the Ozarks called Harmon and June back home, and they returned to Missouri to be near family members.
June is survived by three sisters in the area, Shirley Ramsey of Licking, Nadine Ballard of Houston and Doris Wright of Houston; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
June enjoyed singing and playing her Hawaiian guitar and was active in the First Free Will Baptist Church in Houston. All who knew her were drawn to her quiet smile and dauntless spirit. Above all, she believed in her family and in a loving God.
Together, Harmon and June had six children, Debbie (Bill) McWhirter of Ingleside, Texas, Arletha (Ken) Albright of Chico, Calif., Pam Fansler of Pueblo, Colo., Kathy Fansler of Columbia, Mo., Harmon (Keiko) Fansler of Long Beach, Calif., and Kevin (Rich Isaac) Fansler of Seattle, Wash. They also are survived by five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.parkerfuneralservice.com.