Born May 28, 1933 to Allyn and Beth Hartzell in Rossville, Kansas. She graduated from Topeka High School, Topeka, Kansas in 1951 where she met the love of her life, John R. "Jack" Shull. They were married in Topeka, Kansas on June 13, 1953.
June moved with Jack to Ft. Richardson near Anchorage, Alaska in 1954 for his military service until 1956. She worked during this time in the depot. Upon returning to Topeka in 1956 she enrolled at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas and graduated in 1958.
In 1962 June and Jack adopted their infant son Christopher and then a year later their infant daughter Angela. In 1966 the family moved from Kansas City to Dallas, Texas where Jack joined the medical staff at Methodist Hospital in Dallas.
Music was an important part of June's life having started playing the piano when she was six years old. Over the years she played the piano as an accompanist for countless soloists, choirs, and ensembles in the community. June was also involved in producing musical programs and pageants at her church and the local schools.
June loved her prized Steinway piano, which incidentally was the first piece of furniture that they bought for their new house in Dallas, before beds, chairs, and tables. She played her piano daily, filling the house with music from the classical masters to every Christmas melody ever written.
In 1987 June and Jack moved from Dallas to Tyler, Texas where Jack opened a private medical practice. June worked in the medical office managing the business end of his practice. Over the years she continued her piano engagements and enjoyed time with her granddaughters and a great-grandson.
June is preceded in death by her husband John R. "Jack" Shull, son Christopher, parents Allyn and Beth Hartzell, and brother Kay Hartzell. She leaves her daughter, two grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and nieces and nephews.
