June Marie Clark
December 18, 1950 - November 6, 2021
Born in 1950, June Clark enjoyed the
outdoors from the beginning as noted by
her many awards as a Senior Girl Scout,
her efforts in renewing and restoring the
environment on Egmont Key as well as her
love of kayaking and canoeing Florida’s
rivers, bays and inlets. Her fame as a pet
lover earned her many new friends who
entrusted the care of theirs to her, much to
the delight of all around.
June was a 1969 graduate of Plant High
School, and after attending the University of
South Florida, she spent 8 years serving
our country in the Air Force serving in
various locations including her favorite,
Guam (where America’s day starts, as she
would frequently remind people). She was
the first female jet engine mechanic to be
stationed there, and proved to be an
invaluable part of the mission. She loved
working on her B-52 bombers, not allowing
herself to be reminded of how they were
used in Viet Nam to which they were sent.
Her very small hands allowed her to reach
into the engine areas the men could not,
providing her the ability to make repairs
without having to drop the entire engine
from the plane. She was frequently cited for
her outstanding work there, even being
featured in an article in the Stars and
Stripes for accomplishing the task of
perfectly aligning torque plates on her first
attempt,a rare if not first accomplishment.
Her fellow airmen sent her home with the
barracks canteen bell,which hangs on our
front porch today.
As an active member of the American
Legion, June received the National
Headquarters’ recognition for the
outstanding work she performed as Service
Officer for our area. She was gratified by
helping fellow veterans in need, especially
those who did not know they were eligible
for benefits at all.
June is survived by her loving wife,
companion and soul mate, Kathy Lanier,
her sisters Pat LeVarge and Nancy Hallfin
and all our many family members, whom
she loved deeply. She is mostly grieved by
her beloved cats Barnum, Bailey and Missy.
An Irish Wake will be held Saturday, 2 pm
November 27 at Dale Mabry American
Legion Post 139, 3818 W Bay Vista Ave,
across from Britton Plaza. Phone
#813-839-6740. A short program will begin
at 2:30. If you wish to speak a few words in
her memory please let the emcee know
ahead of time, and let’s all keep the
personal and funny stories about this
amazing woman for after the ceremony.
Sandwiches and finger foods will be served,
and as always dishes are welcome. A band
will play from 6-10 pm.
We look forward to celebrating June’s life
with you.
Donations: Life Path Hospice and Tampa
General Hospital
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