June E. Harshman

June Elaine (Berg) Harshman, 97 of Casper WY, went with the Angels peacefully on October 24, 2025, at Central Wyoming Hospice in Casper, Wyoming.

June was born on May 11, 1928, in Finley, North Dakota, the oldest of five girls born to Enoch and Josephine (Sampson) Berg. She was baptized at Ostervold Lutheran Church and confirmed at Finley Lutheran Church. When she was eight years old, her mother contracted tuberculosis and was quarantined at San Haven sanatorium in Dunseith, North Dakota, for seven years before her passing. At an early age, young June took on the role of mother to her four younger sisters — a responsibility she carried with love and determination.

Growing up in the 1930s was no easy task, but June often said they “had it good,” because the family had a cow and therefore always had milk, cream, and butter. She would recall that her cousins had to put water on their cornflakes. She was grateful.

June was in eighth grade when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, and she vividly recalled walking to her cousin’s house on April 12, 1945, when she saw her aunt crying after hearing on the radio that President Franklin D. Roosevelt had died. She graduated from Finley High School in 1946.

After the war, at a town dance, June’s eyes met those of a young World War II Army Air Corp veteran from Minnesota, Ervin Harshman. Erv was working as an electrician wiring farmhouses in eastern North Dakota as part of the Rural Electrification project. A spark was lit, and soon they were married — beginning a partnership that lasted 51 years until Ervin’s passing in 2002.

In 1952, they moved to Wyoming, drawn by the booming oil industry in Midwest. They commented that Wyoming seemed like “the banana belt” compared to eastern North Dakota. Together they built a home and raised five boys, teaching them to work hard and play hard. June was a devoted wife and mother, known for her tireless work ethic, warm heart, and steady presence. Every morning, her boys woke up to a hot breakfast, and every evening, her home was filled with love and laughter. We were blessed to celebrate many of her birthdays on Mother’s Day.

After her children were grown, June worked several jobs — waitress, night security, and Avon lady — always giving her best and supporting her family’s pursuits. She was blessed with seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren who she cared for and baby sat. She was also a talented seamstress, quilter, knitter, and crocheter, creating heirlooms treasured by her children and grandchildren.

June and Erv enjoyed many years of retirement together, spending nearly two decades as snowbirds in Arizona. After Erv’s passing, June found joy and companionship in her many friends, attending concerts, plays, and movies, and especially enjoying the symphony and concerts in the park.

June was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ervin; sons Brian and Gary; infant daughter Cecelia; sisters Eldris Wilkins, Geraldine Berg, and Florence Del Toro; and nephews Dale Wilkins and David Del Toro.

She is survived by her sons David (Judy), Mike, and Steve (Becky); grandchildren Shawn, Kristen, Riley, Sara, Megan, Joshua, and Jesse; and great-grandchildren JonDavid, Isabella, Addyson, Tobin, and Orli. She is also survived by her sister Delores (Roland) Johnson, brother-in-law Everado Del Toro and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews and her lifelong friend,1st cousin and “5th Sister” Marlys Macy, who just celebrated her 97th birthday.

A private service will be held, with a celebration of life planned for the spring over the Mother’s Day weekend.

The family extends heartfelt gratitude to Wyoming Medical Center and Central Wyoming Hospice and Transitions for their compassionate care — truly angels on earth.

Memorials may be made to Central Wyoming Hospice and Transitions, whose kindness and love made June’s final days peaceful and full of grace.