Gracia June Point
Gracia June Point died peacefully at home in Boise, Idaho, on January 19, 2025, at the age of 87.
June was born to George Marrs and Gracia Racine Lont on June 16, 1937, in Bremerton, Washington. She was the first of three children and lived in Navy Yard City, Washington, until the family moved to Boise, Idaho, when she was 9 years old. She attended Garfield Elementary, North Junior High, and graduated from Boise High in 1955.
After graduation, she met the love of her life, Theodore Russell Point. They were married on June 1, 1957, in the front yard of her childhood home among family and friends. Together, they had two children: Charlotte June and Theodore Russell Point Jr.
June began attending Bible Study Fellowship in the fall of 1966 and accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal Savior on January 25, 1967. She remained actively involved in BSF until 2023. She loved being in the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. June was a passionate patriot and loved reading and recounting the history of America. Her passion for history extended to the Church as she read and talked about many books written by early Church fathers.
Survivors
June is survived by her son Theodore Russell Point Jr. and his wife Angie, and her daughter Charlotte June Schmidt and her husband Bob; her grandchildren: Sarah Krauss and her husband Nathan, Ben Schmidt, Mark Schmidt and his wife Julia, Joanna Tillson and her husband Jacob, Katie, Tim, and Gracia Point, and Abigail Point with her fiancé Felix Lafond; and great-grandchildren: Annabelle, Emmalynn, and Jack Krauss, Zoey, Daniel, Luke, and Natalie Schmidt.
She is also survived by her sister Sally Jacobs, her aunt Aletha McCauley, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Preceded in Death
June was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ted Point Sr.; her parents George and Gracia Lont; her brother Herb Lont and his wife Billy; and numerous aunts and uncles.
Celebration of Life
A Celebration of Life will be held at Summer’s Funeral Home, Boise, Idaho, on January 31, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. with lunch to follow.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Bible Study Fellowship June Point Memorial Fund.
Please contact Pam Roncase, BSF Area Coordinator, at 208-888-3184.
Eulogy
June was a woman of deep conviction and passionate devotion. She had an adventurous spirit and loved an excursion. When she was 9 years old, her family moved to Boise, Idaho, from Bremerton, Washington, where she was born on June 16, 1937. Her parents, George and Gracia Lont, took their family on trips into the desert or mountains every weekend. June, her brother Herb, and sister Sally all looked forward to these adventures. June especially loved to find out what was at the end of the road. They counted jack rabbits in the desert and looked for gem rock on Pop’s claims. They saw deer, elk, bear, and badgers in the hills. Pop once caught a badger in a blanket just so he could show the kids its mad little face.
Her daddy taught her to hunt and fish. Once he planned a fishing trip and June wanted to go. He told her she could if she was up and ready when it was time to leave. She was dressed and waiting outside the bedroom door when his alarm went off that morning. While hunting with her brother, they saw a huge herd of deer. They opened fire. June emptied her gun and yelled at her brother, “My gun’s empty! What’ll I do?!” He hollered back, “Reload!” The family saying that stuck from that trip was: “When there’s lead in the air, there’s hope.” Charlotte and Ted remember seeing deer and elk hanging across a beam at the back of Pop and Grandma’s house. They also remember June taking their Springer Spaniel pheasant hunting while they were in school—just her and Duchess. She loved the outdoors and had a special place in her heart for dogs.
Many of you have heard the stories about Smokey, the little black bear cub that June’s daddy brought home when she was a child. Smokey’s mom had been killed, and the Forest Service ranger—Pop’s friend—asked if they could take care of her for a little while. The Boise Zoo wasn’t equipped to handle a cub so small. Grandma fed her a bottle until she was old enough for food, starting with oatmeal and honey. Smokey loved her family, romped and played with the kids and their spaniel Sparky, and adored ice cream and berries.
That sense of adventure continued into June’s teen years. She spent many happy hours riding their Morgan horse, Cheetah. She and her best friend Sally Gibson Shaw rode bareback through downtown Boise and up 8th Street into the foothills.
As an adult, she was always ready to go with her husband, Ted. It didn’t matter when or how far. Their trip to Alaska with Terry and Vern Orcutt and Tom and Darlene McCauley was a highlight of their married lives. She marveled at the whales and glaciers along the Inside Passage and the moose, bears, and small wildlife along the Al-Can Highway. They often went to the Oregon coast or up to McCall just for the adventure.
June loved learning and therefore loved school. Her favorite subjects were English, Latin, and Science—but not Chemistry! She was a typical teenager and active in the Boise High School pep club, Scarlet Skirts, and the Latin Club. She loved dancing, and that is how she met Ted. He was an airman stationed at Mountain Home Air Force Base. He and his buddies came to Boise every weekend. She first met him at the Silver Spur dance hall. On a double date with her sister Sally, they switched partners mid-date. Ted later told his friend, “That’s the girl I’m going to marry.” And he did.
Grandma and Pop welcomed Ted and his buddies into their home. Grandma always made room at the table for everyone. On Saturday mornings, the front lawn was often full of airmen in sleeping bags. She always fed them breakfast.
Ted and June were married on June 1, 1957, in the front yard of her childhood home. The yard was decorated with pink peonies from neighbors. Sally was Maid of Honor, Jim was Best Man. Their honeymoon to Victoria, BC cost $200—and they brought $10 home.
From girlhood to the end of her life, everything June thought, stood for, and did was filled with passion and conviction. She loved with her whole heart and stood for her beliefs 100%.
June’s devotion was clearly seen in her motherhood. Being a mom and grandmother was one of her greatest joys. She gave tirelessly. She was ever-present. Charlotte and Ted recall her being at school, in hallways, and even sitting quietly in classrooms. When Charlotte became a new mom, June came to Lewiston and helped her can 6 bushels of peaches and 6 bushels of pears. Charlotte didn’t have the energy, so June came—and together, they conquered.
On January 25, 1967, June asked Jesus to be her Lord and Savior. That day changed everything. She and Ted began attending Cole Community Church. She became a devoted student and leader in Bible Study Fellowship. For the next 54 years, June and Ted grew together in faith, loving the Lord deeply.
She served the Church in many ways, but her favorite time was arriving early on Sundays to pray with other devoted members. She often told young wives, “Tell your husband he’s wonderful. He won’t know unless you tell him!” She loved discussing doctrine, Church history, and the sacrifices of the martyrs. Her passion for history brought richness and depth to her faith.
June’s deepest desire was that everyone she met would know Jesus. She fearlessly shared her faith and the truth of Scripture. Today, she is marveling in the beauty of heaven and the joy of being in the presence of Jesus.