LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – June B. Benkelman, born Bryant, passed away peacefully in her home on the evening of Feb. 18, 2020, at the age of 97.

June was born in San Jose on June 27, 1922.

At 17 she met and married John Franklin Benkelman to whom she was married happily for 58 years.

They raised two sons, Robert and Ronald.

Until the boys were out of school, she worked in the school cafeterias, so she was known and loved by all the students. She then worked in accounting at San Jose Hospital for many years.

In 1982, June and John moved to Lakeport to follow their sons and families.

June was healthy all her life until a sudden heart attack last December which her body was not able to recover from.

She was preceded in death by her siblings, husband and son, Robert.

She is survived by son, Ronald; grandchildren, Kristen, Mindy, Shellie, Rochelle and Aimee; 12 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Hers was a full and happy life.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .