{"id":445320,"date":"2026-09-23T17:10:31","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T17:10:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/445320\/"},"modified":"2026-09-23T17:10:31","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T17:10:31","slug":"98-years-old-and-still-bowling-meet-lubbocks-june-burr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/445320\/","title":{"rendered":"98 Years Old and Still Bowling: Meet Lubbock\u2019s June Burr"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you ever need proof that age is really only a number, you might want to meet June Burr.<\/p>\n

June is 98 years old, turning 99 in May, and she’s still hitting bowling lanes in Lubbock<\/a> with her women’s league. She averages scores in the 130s, which, according to my mother, is enough to make others pretty jealous.<\/p>\n

My mom is one of June’s fellow bowlers, and she’s been bragging about a 98-year-old who keeps showing up and throwing those heavy balls like it’s no big deal.<\/p>\n

I had to learn more about June, so I dropped by Whitewood Lanes for a little visit.<\/p>\n

\"JuneJune Burr, Photo Credit: C. CovingtonJune Burr, Photo Credit: C. Covington<\/p>\n

June has been bowling her whole life. She’s also a retired kindergarten teacher, originally from Washington, who moved to Lubbock 5 years ago and now lives at Carillon House, where she has nothing but good things to say about the food and the staff.<\/p>\n

So, what’s the secret to still bowling at 98?<\/p>\n

According to June, it’s pretty simple: don’t smoke, don’t drink, eat healthy, and get plenty of rest.<\/p>\n

Of course, there’s another ingredient that doesn’t fit neatly into a health checklist: keep doing things you love.<\/p>\n

\"JuneJune Burr, Photo Credit: C. CovingtonJune Burr, Photo Credit: C. Covington<\/p>\n

June still gets together with her fellow bowlers, still gets out there and competes, and apparently, still has enough game to, at times, make my mother feel a wee bit inadequate. (Sorry, Mom!)<\/p>\n

There’s something pretty wonderful about it all.<\/p>\n

At 98, June isn’t sitting around and waiting for life to slow her down. She’s still participating, one frame, one strike, and one rather impressive score at a time.<\/p>\n

\"C.C. CovingtonC. Covington<\/p>\n

That’s part of what makes her so special to the women she bowls with.<\/p>\n

My mom could have simply told me about a 98-year-old woman who bowls really well, but she couldn’t stop talking about June. When I visited the league today, it was clear that she is admired not only by my mother, but by everyone around her. That’s what makes stories like hers so special.<\/p>\n

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Sometimes the people we meet doing something as ordinary as bowling become a reminder that getting older doesn’t mean giving up on the things that bring you joy.<\/p>\n

June is still showing up, still making friends, and still giving other bowlers a run for their money.<\/p>\n

And when June turns 99 next May, I bet I know how she’ll celebrate: surrounded by friends, with a bowling ball in hand.<\/p>\n

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Gallery Credit: Lori Crofford<\/p>\n

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