June Valentine George

February 14, 1934 – March 10, 2016

June Valentine George, 82, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2016, at Martha & Mary Health Care Services in Poulsbo, Washington. She was born on Feb. 14, 1934.

June retired from Bremerton School District as a payroll accountant after 30 years of service. Following retirement, she worked for the Suquamish Shell Station for 12 years until her health forced her to retire.

She was a selfless provider who raised three generations. She loved harvesting native foods, fishing for smelt, gathering berries and clam digging. She loved spending time playing bingo and spent many hours at her favorite slot machine.

June loved to support her grandchildren at the baseball park. Her warming smile will be greatly missed by many. We love you Grandma June.

She is survived by her children, Georgia, Bradley and Raymond George of Suquamish, Washington. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Skylene George, Serene Williams, Marlin George, Jr., Shellene George, Duran George all of Suquamish, also her sister Eleanor Corliss of Olympia.

There are 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchildren, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends in the Port Gamble S’Klallam and Suquamish Tribes.

June was preceded in death by her mother, Edna Anderson, grandparents, Joe and Josephine Anderson, children, Robert W. and Marlin L George, granddaughter Shawneen George and father Floyd Bowen.

A funeral service was March 16. Interment was at the Suquamish Cemetery. Please sign the online guest book for the family at www.cookfamilyfuneralhome.com.