June Ericksen Sargent passed away on June 6, 2005 in
Logan, UT. She was born on June 20, 1909 in Beaver
Dam, UT, and was the 6th child of 12 children born to
Ethel Durfey and Michael Christian (Cal) Ericksen.
June grew up on the family farm in Beaver Dam where
she resided until she married Joseph Newell (Sarge)
Sargent on March 7, 1928 in the Logan LDS Temple.
During their marriage they lived in Grace, ID, and
American Fork, Beaver Dam, and Logan, UT.
June lived a life of service to others. She was
active throughout her life in the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints. She worked specifically
with the youth and the Relief Society sisters. Music
was a great love of June’s and some of her choicest
experiences were teaching music to the Primary
children.
June loved the beauties of nature. Through the years
she walked miles and miles enjoying the company of
good friends and the beauty of God’s creations.
June was a loving and caring mother, and a friend to
many. Her wit and humor always brightened the lives
of those around her.
She is survived by her children, Sandra (Gene)
Mortensen, Michael (Judie) Sargent, Kathryn Cornwall,
and Julie (Ivan) Garner. She leaves 17 grandchildren,
54 great grand children, and 1 great great grand
child.
June was preceded in death by her parents, her
husband, 4 brothers and 7 sisters, and 2 great
grandsons.
Funeral services will be held on Friday June 10, at
10:00 AM at the Allen-Hall Mortuary Chapel, 34 East
Center St., Logan. A viewing will be held on Thursday
evening, June 9 from 6-8 PM at the mortuary and on Friday morning, one
hour prior to services. Interment
will be in the Beaver Dam Cemetery. Condolences may
be sent to the family by signing the guestbook at
www.allenmortuaries.net
The family would like to express appreciation to Dr.
Robert Nash, Terrace Grove Assisted Living Center, and
to IHC Hospice for their kind care to our mother.