June Lorraine Grasdal

GRASDAL _ June Lorraine (nee Aubrey) March, 15, 1921 - November 14, 2006. June is survived by her three daughters, Christina Grasdal (Mark Schofield), of Seattle, Sylvia Keyes, of Cloverdale, and Paula Grasdal, of Vancouver. She is also survived by her brothers Ted Aubrey, of Victoria and Dennis Aubrey (Shirley), of Kelowna, and many cherished nieces and nephews and their families. She was predeceased in April 2002, by her husband of 50 plus years, A. Martin Grasdal and her brother, Roland (Bud) Aubrey in February 2000. June was born and raised in the Marpole area of Vancouver, graduated from Magee High School after which she completed her B.A. at U.B.C. She then started a long career as a teacher and school librarian for many Vancouver elementary and secondary schools eventually retiring from her position as librarian at Kitsalino High School. A passionate life member of the Vancouver Guild of Fabric Arts, June worked tirelessly to raise scholarship funds for aspiring fabric artists. She was a member of the University Women's Club at Hycroft for over 40 years, working on the building's restoration, club fund raising commitees, and her favorite event - Christmas at Hycroft. Many fond Grasdal/Aubrey family memories are of celebrations held at Hycroft, all organized by June. A love of nature was a life long passion inspired by childhood summers at Bowen Island. Her daughters will continue to visit the island to remember and reflect on how precious her life was and enjoy life that exists. June's daughters wish to invite all the many friends and family who will miss her to a memorial service to be held at The Unitarian Church of Vancouver, 949 West 49th at Oak, Saturday, November 25th, 2006 at 11:00AM. In lieu of flowers donations to the Y.W.C.A. of Vancouver or The David Suzuki Foundation would be appreciated.