It is with great sadness we announce the passing of June on Monday, October 19, 2015, at her home in Darfield at the age of 84.
June is predeceased by her husband Hubert and her parents Sam and Mimi Dempsey. She is survived by her brothers Jim (Sandy), Jack (Lucille) of Kamloops and Ed (Jeanne) of Prince George.
She will also be greatly missed by her children Lois (Glen) McInnis, Diane (Brian) Turner, Bruce (Denice) Janning, Donna Janning, Debbie (Drew) Stewart and Patty (Richard) Bruce. Also left to cherish her memory are grandchildren Jessica (Chris), Alex (Angel), Luke, Dayton, Serene, Tyrel, Travis and Eric and great grandchildren Linden and Jaxon as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
June was born in Kamloops on June 2, 1931. After graduating from Kamloops High School in 1950 she attended Teaching School in Vancouver and taught in Chase, B.C., where she met Hubert and they were married in 1953.
June devoted her time to taking care of their six children. They lived in a number of locations throughout B.C. and enjoyed being part of the extended BC Forest Service family.
Hubert and June retired to the Farm in Darfield, B.C., in 1983.
Mom enjoyed gardening, canning, camping, jigsaw and crossword puzzles, keeping records of the family history and was a huge fan and supporter of her children and grandchildren in a variety of sporting activities.
A celebration of life will be held on November 14, 2015, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at Desert Gardens Seniors’ Community Centre, 540 Seymour Street, Kamloops, B.C.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Barriere Health Centre, Box 659, Barriere, B.C., V0E 1E0, or a charity of your choice.