Mary June Baumgardner was born on November 20th, 1931 in Spokane WA at a wee 2lbs.. She left this world on Tuesday, February 12th, 2019 from complications of Aspirated Pneumonia and a heart attack. She was just 87 yrs old.

June was raised on a ranch in Fertile Valley Washington from the age of six. She attended the Fertile Valley grade school, later transferring to Newport High School where she graduated in 1950.

June often attended Grange hall dances ~ one dreamy night she met a tall dark handsome boy and fell in love! She spent the next forty-eight years married to Raymond Baumgardner.

Ray & June were blessed with a beautiful daughter Anita & seventeen years later a surprise second blessing of daughter Nicole.

June held many jobs through the years, from telephone operator to spring machine operator to solderer of keyboards. But her greatest job was that of an amazing wife, mother & friend.

June was involved in her community & church. She was especially well known for being there for her family and friends in their time of need. From helping with chores to bringing food & at a bare minimum always made sure you received a card! June had a greeting card for all of life's moments, both good & bad.

June leaves behind her two daughters, Anita Elmer of Blanchard ID and Nicole (Erick) Smoot of Newport WA She also has four grandchildren, Keley, Joe, Jeremy & Jodi. Six great grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren. Her beloved seester Carol Payne & numerous nieces and nephews.

June is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Raymond Baumgardner, parents Mary & John Payne, two grandchildren Johnny & Jay, siblings Joyce Podlas and Jack Payne. And son-in-law Ken Elmer.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 23rd, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at the American Lutheran Church in Newport WA with a luncheon at the church following the service. At that time friends & family will be encouraged to speak & share their love & fond memories of June.

June was most well-known by all who encountered her as the "SWEETEST WOMAN IN THE ENTIRE WORLD" It is out of that we ask that you spread some kindness to others in her loving memory!

Sherman-Campbell Funeral and Cremation Services in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at shermancampbell.com .