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June McLaws Cotten Tyler

Jun. 27, 1933 - Oct. 23, 2026

Date of Service: Nov. 6, 2026

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RUPERT – June Tyler, a 93-year-old resident of Rupert, passed away Friday, October 23, 2026, at Highland Estates Assisted Living in Burley.

She was born June 27, 1933, in Mesa, Arizona, to George Theo and Clella Belle Larson McLaws, joining her two older sisters, Cleora and Myrleen. June grew up on the family ranch in Holbrook, Arizona, where she developed a hard work ethic and love for animals. June was a baton twirler in high school and a dance teacher.

On June 12, 1950, June married Robert Cotten. June and Robert were sealed together on November 13, 2021, in the Twin Falls Idaho Temple. Together they welcomed six children, Robert, Sheri, Richard, Roger, Gayla, and Ronald “Scott.” The Cottens lived in Aztec, New Mexico, Alamogordo, New Mexico, and Phoenix, Arizona, before settling in Rupert, in 1971, to begin a new adventure in farming.

June worked hard her whole life. She worked for Motorola in Arizona and for Kraft Foods in Rupert until she retired in 1994. June spent her retirement four-wheeling in the desert and attending rodeos.

June was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert Cotten, Les Waggoner and Bob Tyler; her sons, Robert, Richard and Scott Cotten; her great-grandchildren, Jayci Darrington and Ryder Arthur; and her sister, Cleora Ellsworth.

She is survived by her sister, Myrleen Ferguson of Arizona; children, Shari (Steve) Seamons of Declo, Roger Cotten of Rupert, and Gayla (Fred) Hough of Orofino; daughter-in-law, Aletha (Richard - deceased) Cotten of Rupert; 16 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 6, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Rupert 3rd Ward, located at 526 South F Street, in Rupert, with Bishop Braden Lake officiating. Burial will follow at Rupert Cemetery.

Family and friends will be received at the church from 10 until 10:45 a.m. prior to the service.

A live webcast of the Funeral Service will be available and maintained at the following link: https://youtu.be/M_O8qMGx1EQ.

Arrangements are under the care of Hansen Mortuary of Rupert.

Condolences for June McLaws Cotten Tyler

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From Annette.Malan Alexander:

June, you raised a beautiful family and set an example of goodness for nearly one century! What a legacy you leave!

From Sharon Haskell :

Love to all.

From Harold and Mary Poole :

Our thoughts and prayers are with June's family. She was such a sweet lady. June worked with Harold at Kraft's. We enjoyed the visits we had with her and Bob.
RIP June

From Bertha wood :

A special lady and good friend for several years.

From Gwen Montgomery:

June, what a life she lived! I am not sure if I ever actually figured out the family trees she talked so often about. So many stories! I loved listening to her tell about all her southwestern roots. What a childhood she lived. I sure wish I could have taken her back to see it one more time. Even though her body betrayed her causing so much constant pain and robbed her of the ability to live her life the way she wanted, it never took the sparkle from her eye and the hummer in her soul. A heart of gold and the stamina of rare proportion, I am so happy for her that she no longer has to endure the constant pain of so many years. Hugs to the family, may the days and weeks ahead be filled with sweet and fun memories of June. She loved you all so deeply and was ever so proud. June looked forward to joining the loved ones that had gone on ahead of her. What a sweet reunion it must be. George and I may very well be at our winter place, and miss the funeral, but will be there in spirit.

From Rosie Santos:

Oh, Grandma June was a very special lady to me. May she RIP, my deepest Condolences to the entire family.

From Cathy Ingalls:

To Junes Family- You are in my thoughts & prayers. She was a very special lady.

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