Mrs. Lorraine June Mathews, 87, of Ada was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, March 25th, 2024.
She was preceded in death by Jack, her husband of 65 years, her parents Lester and Beatrice Benjamin, sister Katie Timinskis and her husband Pete, sister-in-law Nancy Benjamin and granddaughter Meghan Beimers.
Surviving are June’s children Alan (Jayne) Mathews, Susan (Kim) Chase, both of Ada and Steven (Nancie) Mathews of Lowell. Also, her siblings Chuck (Mary) Benjamin, David (Nancy) Benjamin and Nora (Tom) Boguslaski, her grandchildren Abbey (Chris) Sells, Jason (Julie) Mathews and Meghan (who passed away in 2020) & Jordan Beimers and his wife, Kelly. As well as her great grandkids JJ, Andrew and Jacob Mathews, Declan Sells, Logan, Everett, Nora, Eloise, Kennedy Beimers and Baby Beimers on the way. Several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
June was born April 24th, 1936, and grew up in Saranac in a loving Christian home with two brothers and two sisters. She could play the piano by ear and had a lovely singing voice. She was a gifted artist who loved to draw and paint. Junie, more than anything loved her Lord Jesus. She grew up attending Alton Bible Church in Lowell and continued to attend and serve with a grateful heart for as long as she could. She was a fierce prayer warrior with a tender heart for people. June and Jack owned Tip Top Gravel Company in Ada since 1966. Junie was an astute businesswoman who enjoyed her work, meeting and developing relationships with all the people she came in contact with. June, Jack, her brother Chuck and his first wife Nancy were all an integral part in starting the Christian based AWANA bible program for children at Alton Bible in the early 1970’s. June loved being with her family and took many vacations with them. Family was so important to her, and she was happiest when she was with them.
June’s life verse mirrored her own walk with Christ. She truly lived her life in a way that, no matter what may come, she trusted Christ in every aspect. Leaning into His guidance for her life.
Proverbs 3: 5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; And lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and He shall direct thy paths.”
June was the best kind of person someone would want to know. The best wife, mom, sister, daughter, grandma, great grandma, friend, and woman of God.
Junie, you will be so missed, but we know we will see you again in Heaven one day.
Visitation will be held from 5-8pm on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Alton Bible Church, 2780 Lincoln Lake Ave. NE, Lowell, MI 49331. Funeral services will take place at 3pm on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at the Church with visitation one hour prior. Memorial contributions in honor of June’s life can be made out to Alton Bible Church.
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June was a true friend.we have known her for many years and she was a true Christian who lived her life as God would have wanted her to. You will be missed. It has been just 1 year march 28 since my mom passed away. I feel your pain. Love to your family. Phil and sherry Johnson
June was married to my husband’s cousin Jack. June’s dad and brother built the home we lived in for 50 years. Just down the road from Tip Top Gravel. June always had a smile for everyone. She made you feel welcomed. We will miss her.
We have lost a lovely, lovely person, but heaven has gained!
To June’s family,
We are very sorry to hear of June’s passing. Wanted you to know we are thinking of
You and you have our sincerest sympathy . We are not home from Florida yet and
Unable to attend her funeral. Our condolences.
We remember June as kind, caring, and always smiling. As missionaries we know she prayed for us and will miss her greatly. She is in the presence of her Savior whom she loved and served so faithfully.