Obituary: King, June Regenia
She was the third of six children.
She moved to Portland, OR, met Thomas King and they were married May 28, 1955.
They moved to Millwood in 1968 when the Union Pacific railroad transferred Tom.
June was never one to sit around and over the years worked several jobs.
In 1975 she opened a home daycare which she continued to operate until 1989.
She loved her daycare children and they were part of her family.
She watched them grow up and have families of their own.
It was not uncommon for a former daycare kid to come by and say “hi”.
No matter where June went, she knew someone and would always stop and chat.
Tom used to say that she would talk to everybody.
In 1995, June and Tom helped to open SCOPE West Valley.
June served nine years as president, garnering awards for volunteer of the year and lifetime achievement.
She also was a member of CERT.
She was a dedicated volunteer who was passionate about taking care of her community.
June was a member of St. Paschals parish.
June was preceded in death by her husband Thomas and son Michael.
She is survived by her daughter Michelle Parker (Lanny) of Stanwood, WA; son Mark King of Spokane; granddaughter Laura Pocol (Cornel) of Portland, OR; great-grandchildren Nate and Vanessa Pocol; granddaughter Katie Barringer; and sister Donna White of North Bend, OR.
June was dearly loved by all those she touched through her generosity and caring ways.
She will be greatly missed.
A funeral service is scheduled for 12 noon on Saturday, July 25th at Hazen and Jaeger Valley Funeral Home, 1306 N. Pines, Spokane Valley, WA 99206.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.