June Elizabeth Morey Temple

Quiet, reserved and logical are trademark qualities that friends and family might use to describe June Elizabeth Temple. June was an intuitive person. She was the type of person who could comfortably get lost in her thoughts, someone who had tremendous problem solving abilities. Always conscientious and focused on details, June was a person who loved to imagine the possibilities of life.

She was the daughter of George and Patricia Morey. She was raised in California, Germany, Salome Arizona, Nevada and Oregon. June did not have to surround herself with people to be content. She was the type of person who enjoyed being alone rather than be part of a large crowd. She could be content for hours in some activity or be lost in her own imagination.

June was adaptable and had good listening skills which she would use to her advantage when it came to family life. She grew up with five siblings. She had three younger sisters Cheryl Jones, Teresa Moore, Laura Dietz and two younger brothers Bill Morey and Caleb Morey. She rarely shied away from family discussions. She would debate with her siblings but if it turned into an argument, June would often have the last word. In general, the family got along well and shared many memorable experiences.

In grade school, June gravitated toward others who shared similar interests and enjoyed academics more than physical activity. She was always curious about what made things work, and she would excel at the things that called more for "brain" power. June took part in Softball and Volleyball. She was a Girl Scout and 4-H member. She delighted in the projects that required planning, exploration and solution. June's memorable achievements included 4-H membership. As was evident by those who knew her, her most fun was to be found in books and in research.

During high school, June excelled at the challenge of learning and was especially good at taking tests and exams. She could delight more in problem solving than in the more routine school work. As long as the intellectual challenges kept coming, June was happy.

Although June had a small group of friends, they were a close knit group and she enjoyed spending time with them. She liked to be able to engage them in discussions on the many topics she found interesting. Those who knew her well might describe June as a good listener who could bring out a type of understanding from those around her that even surprised them. She was passionate in her commitments and would never intentionally hurt anyone. Later in life, she became friends with Ada, Heather, Citta, Trisha Dreasher, Wendy, Sue, Curtis, Ellie, Ron & Teresa Todd, Art & Gail Herman, Teresa & Robert, Charles & Larry and everyone who had the pleasures of knowing her.

John was influential in June's life and brought a dimension of emotion and feelings to a woman who mostly lived in her intellect. June grew, blossomed and became more balanced because of their love and compassion.

June was a hard worker and a good provider who loved her family. June was blessed with Three daughters, Tina Marie Hamm, Collette Amelia Temple and Heather Michelle Temple. They were also blessed with Twelve grandchildren;Eight girls: Denise, Theresa, Isabelle, Shelby, Katerina, Alaya, Natalya, Keara and Four boys: Ryan, Byron, Michael and Arron. It delighted her when the children and grandchildren would banter back and forth with her in this brainy exchange of mind contests. The children always knew how much June loved them.

Finding the right type of job can be a challenge for anyone, but that was especially true for June. She needed to find a career that would challenge her. She worked in Alaska at the Cannery in Homer and as a certified nursing assistant in North Dakota. Fortunately, she found a career path where she could use her natural intellect and her natural critical thinking skills. Her primary occupation was being a mother and a wife. She loved working as an Audit Clerk at the Riverside Casino and prior as a Manager for a Jewelry store both in Laughlin, Nevada. June was a dedicated and valued employee and was respected by her colleagues for her ability to grasp and understand difficult concepts.

Hobbies were more than fun for June because she challenged herself to learn the theory behind the actual activity. Knowing how things worked was more incentive than just performing and completing the task. Her favorite pursuits were staying at home with her loved ones working in her garden or various projects outside.

June found great pleasure by relaxing and watching TV. She was an avid student of puzzle games and enjoyed comparing her ideas and choices with what actually happened during the game. Even though she generally would keep her feelings to herself, June would often use recreational activities as an outlet including bike riding, taking walks and being outside. She had moved all over from Arizona to Alaska.

June was not a woman who did things because she expected a reward in return. In fact, accepting recognition from others was sometimes difficult for her. People who served with June recognized her quiet strength and her practical, logical, and discerning abilities. Still, she was awarded numerous honors throughout her life. Some of her most prestigious awards included her certified nursing aid license with Alzheimer training, Business Advisory Council, Honorary Chairman Award, and employee of the month.

Travel was a luxury for June and something that she took great pleasure in doing. June was at her best in the planning stages, as she did research and learned all about the places that she would be visiting. She wasn't as fond of dealing with the actual organizing, but once she put together all of the information, she was more than happy to turn it all over to someone else and let them put together the itinerary. Her favorite vacations included going to Sea World in California with the grandchildren, a road trip to Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico, camping by the Virgin River in Utah, visiting her grandchildren in Clarksville, Tennessee, a bus trip to see more grandchildren in North Dakota and many more adventures along the way.

June especially enjoyed time with her pets. She could spend hours in private thought, and her faithful companions would just sit by her side or in her lap. Two of June's favorites were "Wolfe" a Golden Retriever/ Irish Setter and "Toya" a Rottweiler. They were best friends for many years. Her family was completed with her three cats, three dogs, some pond fish and other beloved pets.

She held strong and brave as she fought her battle against Breast Cancer surrounded by Loved ones until February 27, 2011 at 5:35 P. M. She is survived by her husband John; Three daughters: Tina, Collette and Heather; Eight Granddaughters: Denise, Katerina, Alaya, Shelby, Theresa, Natalya, and Keara; Four Grandsons: Ryan, Byron, Michael and Aaron; Three sisters Cheryl, Teresa and Laura and Two brothers: Bill and Caleb.