June Belcher

June G. (McNamara) Belcher, 81, of Monrovia, passed peacefully from this life, entering the gates of Heaven, in the early morning of Thursday, August 24, 2023, while under the care of Franciscan Hospice in Indianapolis. She entered this world on September 21, 1941, in Alberta, Canada to the late Albert M. and Gertrude E. (Simpson) McNamara. Graduating with the class of 1959 from Waskatenau High School with senior matriculation, June continued her studies at Alberta College, graduating from the Royal Alexandria Hospital, receiving her degree as a Registered Nurse. Her adventurous side took her, along with her best friend, to Hawaii where she secured employment on the Sugar Cane and Pineapple Plantation at the Kahuku Hospital in Oahu, where she was destined to meet her future husband, and the man she would spend the rest of her life with. The happy couple were joyously united in marriage on April 20, 1965. Forsaking life as she knew it, June gave herself to a life with Rick and the pair moved to Indiana, first settling on the east side of Indianapolis. Continuing to follow her passion to help people, June worked as the E.R. Supervisor at Methodist Hospital, and for short times at the small hospitals at the Ford Motor Company and the Chrysler Foundry. She later attended the University of Milwaukee solidifying herself in the medical field as a Nurse Practitioner in Ob-gyn, working in the specialty for many years. On August 10, 1999, she proudly became a U.S. citizen. With a yearning for the tranquility of country life, Rick and June purchased 43 acres of land in Morgan County where they built their forever home. Settling in after a few trials and tribulations, the couple met their new neighbors and lifelong friends, Al and Sue. In the early years when times were tough, the families found joy when they gathered around the television weekly to watch Mission Impossible. Completing their happy family of four with the births of Brad and Matt, their world was whole. An amazing matriarch, June managed to balance herself as a wife and working mother, never missing one of the kid’s events and still serving a hot meal to her family every day. Continuously involved in her son’s lives, she cooked for the boys at football camp, along with feeding the baseball teams, her specialty was her mouthwatering no-bake chocolate cookies. A devoted member of the Monrovia Christian Church, June was a faithful Christian who lived a life of servitude. Actively involved, she was one of the dedicated team of people who regularly cooked and served bereavement dinners for those in mourning. Sweet and loving, June was a gentle soul who remained encouraging and uplifting to those around her. She deeply and unconditionally loved her family, and always found a way to bring them together. Bound to Rick in ways others envied, she was completed with him by her side. To say that Rick and June, or Junie as he lovingly refers to her, were the perfect couple would be an understatement. The pretty young nurse and her handsome young soldier built a life of light and devotion, leaving a legacy that will continue to grow throughout eternity. June leaves behind her husband Floyd “Rick” Belcher of Monrovia; sons, Brad Belcher (Kelly), Matt Belcher (Susan) all of Monrovia; siblings, Michael McNamara (Evangaline), and Mary Pesklevis, all of Canada; and grandchildren, Seth, Ethan, Emma, Brooklynn, and Brayton Belcher of Monrovia. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. Friends and family are invited to gather for visitation on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, from 3pm until 7pm at Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. An additional hour of visitation will be held at the Monrovia Christian Church, 710 Gordon Rd, Monrovia, IN 46157, from 11am until a Celebration of Life Funeral Service that will begin promptly at 12pm. Pastor Richard Dickison will officiate, and burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718, and envelopes will be provided during services. To share a favorite story, sign the online guest registry or light a candle in June’s memory, please visit www.lightmemorial.com.

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June Belcher

September 21, 1941 - August 24, 2023