Elizabeth "June" Pate

May 19, 1938 - March 1, 2024

Elizabeth "June" Pate passed away March 1, 2024 in hospice in Gilbert, AZ. She was 85. She was born May 19, 1938.

June moved to Casa Grande in 1958 and worked as a banker most of her adult life. She started in 1967 as a secretary and quickly climbed the corporate ladder. In 1970 she became operations manager followed by Assistant Vice President in 1977. She became Vice President of the Coolidge and Casa Grande offices of United Bank in 1979 and retired in 1987. She was a hard worker and loved her job. She loved life. She loved old movies and all music. She was usually the first on the dance floor.

June was a world traveler and had fun wherever she went. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her children Karen Rowe Kisselburg (Phil) and Jacquline Rowe Sampson (Jim); her sister Jane Campbell (Bob); 3 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husbands Jack Rowe and Irvin Pate; parents Opia Rhea and Hugh Pierce Pass; brother Bob Pass, Sr. and sister Sara Modlin.

June wished to be buried in Forrest Hills Cemetery in Chattanooga, TN about 3 miles from where she was born.

In lieu of flowers please donate to Hospice of the Valley.