Evelyn "June" DeHaven, 88, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2007.
June was born on June 18, 1918, in Chicago, Illinois, the beloved youngest daughter of Theresa Sedlachek and Stefan Vodicka, of Croatia. June’s family moved to San Diego, California in 1926, when she was 8 years old.
She met her husband, Wellington "Bill" DeHaven, first as a friend when he was 12 years old. Their friendship blossomed and they became sweethearts, marrying in 1936. June and Bill had six children, two boys and four girls. Enjoying a 38 year marriage, June and Bill loved their family dearly, taking much pride in the home they created.
In 1974 Bill passed away, he was 57 years old. June was a devoted homemaker, taking great pride in teaching her family to enjoy good food and family tradition. She and Bill loved to dance, and enjoyed an extensive garden including flowers and fruit trees. June was an accomplished seamstress, and loved collecting antiques. June and Bill enjoyed mountain camping, and spent many peaceful hours at Lake Morena Resort in California. She extended herself with affection and grace caring for her parents, sisters, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. June felt most joyful when little children were sitting on her lap, or playing at her feet.
Following the death of her husband, Bill, June began a career at age 58, with Senior Aid and Adult Protective Services, of San Diego, retiring at age 76. She moved to Washington shortly thereafter, residing in Sedro-Woolley. During this time she enjoyed volunteering at the Sedro-Woolley School District Administrative Offices, and the Sedro-Woolley Chamber of Commerce.
June is survived by her four children and their families;
Daughter Diane Wilson, and husband, Richard of Anacortes, granddaughter Denise Flynn and her husband, Jesse of Bonney Lake, WA, great-grandchildren, Walker, Eden, and Rainger Flynn. Granddaughter, Diane Smith and her husband, Don of Anacortes, and great-granddaughter, Natalya Smith.
Daughter, Loanne Haataya and her husband, Lyle of Rosburg, WA., grandson, Lee Morris of San Diego, Ca., granddaughter, Kim Horneff of Kelso, WA., great-grandchildren, Brittany and Adam Horneff; granddaughter Terese Osterhout and her husband, Kenny of Lakeside, CA, and great-grandchildren, Sarah and Ryan.
Daughter, Delores DeHaven of Westminster, Colorado, grandsons, Timothy and John Ederer, and grand daughter Hope Ederer.
Son, Gary DeHaven of San Diego, CA, grandchildren Jessica and Jeremy DeHaven.
Grandchildren, Steven, Lisette, and Troy DeHaven. children of eldest son, Bill DeHaven Jr, .deceased
June was preceded in death by her parents, Theresa and Stefan Vodicka; sisters, Florence Joyce, Anna Burcham, and Virginia Black; an infant baby daughter; eldest son, Bill DeHaven, Sr; and son-in-law, Jack Morris, all of San Diego, CA.
June’s family expressed their love, admiration, and deep gratitude to her during their bedside visits in the last week of her life. The family is comforted that June is once again dancing with our Dad, and we will continue our celebrations of her life. Special thanks for the care, affection and friendship of staff and residents at Country Meadows Retirement Center in Sedro-Woolley, where June resided for the past six years, and great appreciation for the kindness and concern San Juan Rehabilitation and Care Center staff extended to June in her final hours.
Contributions in June DeHaven’s name to charities helping children would be honoring June and her thoughtfulness and support to the many children in her family.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.