June Bolling

June Ann Bolling (June Bug) 91, of Bloomington, Indiana, moved on to her next adventure on October 20, 2019. Born June 27th, 1928 in Kansas City, Missouri to David Sutton Agnew and Amelia (Sholz) Agnew (both deceased), June and her sister Dorothy grew up in Skokie, Illinois. She graduated from North Park College, where she was a founder and proud member of JUGS, Just Us Girls, a group of college friends who stayed in touch throughout their lives. After college, June was a United Airlines stewardess. She delighted in the excitement of travel and exploring new cities. A loving mother and an immaculate homemaker, June raised three children in Glenview, Illinois, where she lived for 38 years. She was a fierce Mama Bear and chauffeured her kiddos to and from their numerous activities in a yellow Cougar convertible. June developed life-long friendships, loved to play tennis and water skied every summer in northern Wisconsin – slalom! When we think of Mom’s many talents, what tops the list are her delectable meals. That little lady loved to cook - twice-baked potatoes, lemon pound cake, French crepes, spaghetti, tenderloin tips, to name just a few of her specialties. Mom had quite the green thumb, too. Her tomato plants were taller than she was! A Greeter at the Chicago Institute of Art, she thrived on the hustle and bustle of the city. She was a passionate animal lover and a dedicated advocate for the neglected cats of the world. But most of all, Mom loved her family. June moved to Bloomington in 1993. She connected with a new group of friends and together they explored Bloomington in her fire-red Saturn. She loved to attend musicals and performances at the IU Auditorium and Musical Arts Center. (Every year she took her Bloomington grandkids to the Nutcracker – front row seats!) June loved to learn. She attended the IU Mini University and enrolled in courses through Continuing Studies. She relished the panoramic view of Lake Monroe from her balcony at the Pointe for over twenty years. But nothing was more important to June (Grams) than her grandchildren. She travelled often to Texas, Alaska, California and Colorado to visit. Grams cheered on her four Bloomington grandchildren at many events - even the Little 500! She had a vivacious personality, a big heart and loved to laugh, with just the right amount of feisty. Not only was her personality colorful, so was her wardrobe. Nobody could wear a hot pink sweat suit like June Bug – nobody. Tangerine orange, lavender, teal, coral, cardinal red – that little lady could wear any color and totally rock it. A true fashionista. June Bug radiated a joy and thankfulness which were contagious. Although she struggled with dementia in her later years, the disease could not stifle her super-powers – an appreciation for each and every blessing, no matter how small, and her joie-de-vivre. June’s sparkle, love, wit and humor will live on with us forever. June is survived by daughter Janis Bolling of Bloomington, sons John Bolling (Bonnie) of Long Beach and Jeff Bolling (Mary) of Denver, eight grandsons, two granddaughters, three great-grand-daughters, one great-grandson (and a great-grand-daughter on the way!) Heartfelt thanks to Pascale Hardy for making it possible for Mom to continue her exploration of the world for the last six years. Thank you to the wonderful care givers at Meadowood Health Pavilion, especially to Stacey, Tara, Heather, Brian and Jeb. June Bug was one of a kind. She had a big life, a full and meaningful life. In her words, “I love my life. It’s delicious.” She will be forever in our hearts. There will be a Celebration of Life for our Mom on her birthday, June 27th, 2020 in Bloomington.

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June Bolling

June 27, 1928 - October 20, 2019