Obituary of June Phyllis Sillers

June Phyllis 'Seddon' Sillers was born October 2, 1920 in her family home in Rich Township. June is the daughter of Vern Seddon and Avis Plain, and sister to Oscar, James, JoAnn, and Ellis Seddon. She was raised on the dairy farm that boasted the top Friesian herd in the state of Michigan. In 1938, June graduated from Mayville; after graduation she attended Lapeer County Normal pursuing a teaching degree. Before she was married, June taught at the Hathaway and Seyforth Schools in Rich Township. June married Amos D. Sillers, October 30, 1943. They lived in North Branch their entire married life, and June continued to live in North Branch after Amos death. June was the mother of five children, William Amos, James Dwight, Doris June, Helen Jo Anne and Thomas Vern. She was the loving grandmother to twelve grandchildren, Clayton, Cara, Chad and Ryan, Lisa, Christopher, Ken and Laura Sillers, Nathan and Joel Koshak, Christopher (CJ) and Sarah Sillers, as well as; seventeen great-grand children: Lisa, William and Clayton, Samuel, Joshua, Eli, Josiah and Lily, Avis, Cooper and Ryland, Josiah and Jeremiah, Rebekah and Rachel, William and Ian. Once her children were in school, June returned to college and graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a degree in Education. She returned to teaching in Clifford, which consolidated with Marlette, and taught Junior High Science. June was a member of the United Methodist Church in North Branch since 1944. She served her community as the first "Community 4-H Leader" and was voted top 4-H Leader in Michigan. In 4-H June served on the State 4-H Council and aided in the development of the National 4-H Center in Chevy Chase, Maryland. She has been active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Colonial Dames. In addition, June was recognized as a Rotary Paul Harris Fellow for her outstanding commitment to the community. At her request, a graveside service officiated by Reverend Roger Gedcke at 3:30pm, on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at Rich Township Cemetery, 9666 Rich Rd, Mayville, MI 48744. Friends and Family are welcome to attend a celebration of life following the graveside service starting at 5pm at the home of Dr. Jim Sillers, 6760 Seabury Rd, Imlay City, MI 48444. Memorials in June's honor may go to the North Branch Methodist Church, 4165 Huron Street, North Branch, MI 48461, or a charity of one's choice.