May 28, 1931 to July 28, 2022
Born in Fresno, CA
It is with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved mother, June Elaine Raper entered into her final rest on July 28, 2022, after a prolonged illness at the age of 91.
Born May 28, 1931, she was the firstborn of four children born to Gustav and Pearl Bromser. On March 26, 1949, she began her adventure with our father, Fritts W. Raper which spanned 50 years having had eight children, 21 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren.
Although our father preceded her passing by 23 years, as a testimony to her fierce independence, she never remarried. That independence left its mark on most of us, as did her love of God, gardening, photography, and music.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, sister Shirley Milligan, her eldest son Fred Grant Raper, and youngest son Jon Jeffery Raper. She is survived by her brother Richard Bromser, Sister Marjorie Bromser, sons Daniel Raper and Ernest Raper, daughters Linda Raper, Kristine Smith, Sarah Murillo and Jeanette Raper.
Although her passing has left a huge vacancy in our lives, we take comfort in her enduring legacy.
Arrangements are under the direction of the JOSEPH P. REARDON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, Ventura.