June Naomi Carney, age 88, of Eatonville, Wash. passed away peacefully on Aug. 16, 2015 with her loving family at her side. She was born in Tacoma on June 2, 1927 and spent most of her life in and around the Eatonville area. She attended Eatonville schools, graduating in 1945. She met Dick Carney, the love of her life, in 1945. They were married on Sept. 2, 1946. They were inseparable through nearly 69 years of marriage, sharing an amazing journey through life. She was able to be a stay-at-home wife and mother to her two sons, John and Jim. As time went on, she became more active in the community around her. She spent time as a member and president of the PTA. She was an active member of the Eatonville Planning Commission, spent time on the police civil service commission, and worked as a volunteer police dispatcher for the Eatonville Police Department. She was active with the Silver Lake Club. For a time, she was secretary of the Cascade Tree Hound Aasociation. She spent many years working the polling places at election time. June was involved with the Daffodil Festival for many years as a chaperone.She volunteered at Northwest Trek, was involved with the Eatonville Historical Society, working as their secretary for a time, and worked with the Pierce County Master Food Preserver Program (taught canning classes and judged at fairs). June along with husband Dick owned and managed the Moclips Motel for several years, and after selling that business bought and managed the Rimrock apartments in Eatonville. June is survived by her husband Dick, son John (DiAnn) Carney, her two grandchildren Shannon Carney and Shaunna (Philip) tweet, and five great-grandchildren GÇô Payton, Bronson, Landon, Jenna Jepson Tweet; her sister, Mae (Chick) McConnell, many nieces and nephews and longtime friends. June was proceeded in death by her parents, her son Jim Carney and her great-granddaughter Lilly Ann Tweet. There will be a celebration of June's life for family and friends on Sept. 15 at the Eatonville Community Center (305 W. Center St.) from 1 to 3 p.m.
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