June Valentine George

passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Martha And Mary Health Care Services in Poulsbo, Washington. She was born on February 14, 1934 and was 82 years of age.June retired from Bremerton School District as a payroll accountant for 30 years. Following retirement, she worked for the Suquamish Shell Station for 12 years until her health forced her to retire. She was a selfless provider that raised three generations. She loved harvesting native foods, fishing for smelt, gathering berries and clam digging. She loved spending time playing bingo and 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, WA. She also leaves behind her grandchildren: Skylene George, Serene Williams, Marlin George, Jr., Shellene George, Duran George all of Suquamish, WA, also his sister Eleanor Corliss of Olympia, WA.There are 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchildren, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends between Port Gamble SKlallam 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 Bower.Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at 10am at The House of Awakened Culture in Suquamish, Washington. Interment will take place at the Suquamish Cemetery. A lunch will follow. Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home. Please sign the online guest book for the family.