June E. Pisone passed away peacefully, May 14, 2025, in her home at the age of 99. She was two months shy of her 100th Birthday. June was born in Spirit Lake. She was the daughter of Lara ‘Hedges’ Baird and Walter Baird. At the age of 16, June married Robert Cocherel just before he left for WW2. At the age of 17, June was on her own and started working at Shafer Pen Company. Three years later, her husband returned home from the war, and they started a family. June had three children, Mikey, MaryLou, and Vickie. June was preceded in death by her beloved little boy, Mikey, who died at the age of 5. Later, June and her husband Bob moved their two children to Southern California. June ultimately had four grandchildren: Wendy, Jeremy, Molly and Sally.
Later, June and her husband moved to Idaho, where she worked in airport security and ultimately for the Boise Police Department. June left the police department to care for her aging mother. She was later widowed, but June married the love of her life, Bob Waldron. The two loved to jump in their camper and travel. They would also go dancing together. Once again, she was widowed. She later met and married Americo “Jack” Pisone. The two of them were married for 17 years before she was, once again, widowed.
June was preceded in death by her parents, three husbands, all three of her children, and one grandchild. June continued to live on her own and was actively involved at the senior center, dancing, as well as feeding all the neighborhood birds (and a few squirrels). She lived a full, active life and was a joy for all who got to know her. She was very independent and extremely smart. She remained as such all the way to the end of her life. She died exactly as she wished–peacefully, in her sleep, in her own home. She will be greatly missed by her last surviving family members: Wendy Puthuff, granddaughter; Jeremy Breese, grandson; Molly Almquist, granddaughter; and her dear nephew, Tony Baird.
“The master said, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!’
Matthew 25:23
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 20, 2025, at Greenglade Cemetery in Farmington, Iowa.
Burial will be at Greenglade Cemetery, Farmington.
A memorial has been established in her memory.
Schmitz Funeral Home of Farmington is assisting the family with arrangements.