Mrs. Marker was a direct descendant of the famous and well known David and George Ward. David was a well known Indian fighter and one of the first settlers of Swamp Creek, Wayne Township, Darke County, and George, a soldier that fought in the revolutionary was under the General George Washington. We always think of the township and county as being Ward Country.
She was a graduate of Versailles High School, class of 1935. June was very active in sports, earning five varsity letters. Mrs. Marker was retired from Palace Department Store. She was a member of East Zion Church for many years. June was a member and past regent of the Fort Greenville Chapter of the DAR for over 60 years. Also a life member and past president of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority and a former member of the BPW club. She was also a member of the Darke County Genealogical Society and a member of the First Families of Darke County. Mrs. Marker was a life member of the DAR officers club and Pioneer Families of Darke County. She was also a member of the Heritage Club. She married the late L. Dan Marker in 1939, a marriage of nearly 60 years.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; and sister, Helen Ward.
She is survived by her sister, Margaret (Ward) Ashman of Greenville; loved ones, Roberta Warner and Lori Stone of Greenville, Allie and Ben Davidson of Stafford, Virginia; sister in law, Joanna Schmermund of Texas; as well as numerous loving caregivers. June was greatly loved and will be greatly missed.
There will be a service held on Thursday, January 27, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio, with Pastor Joe Payne and Pastor Sampson Bowman co-officiating. Burial will follow in the Abbottsville Cemetery, Darke County, Ohio. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to the American Diabetes Association or Comprehensive Health Network. Condolences for the family may be sent to http://www.zecharbailey.com/.
