Upon Dad’s retirement as a Colonel in 1966, they moved from Camp Pendleton, California to the cabin above the lake to enjoy their beloved northwest Montana.
Along with family and friends, June and Pete loved packing into the Bob Marshall Wilderness each summer, horseback riding, fly fishing, and hiking trails in the Mission Range, most often to mountain lakes. The family also enjoyed swimming and canoeing, as well as skiing on Big Mountain. Mom and Dad spent winter months on Oahu, Hawaii every year from 1976 through 2006, and winter of ‘10-11. In the late eighties they visited New Zealand and Guam.
Excelling at all she aspired to, Mom was an accomplished seamstress, gardener, gourmet cook, baker, and hostess. She had a great knowledge of native birds, wildlife, and all-natural wonders. She had a special passion for the beauty of wildflowers, especially Beargrass, Indian Paintbrush, and Glacier Lilies. Mom went on fun adventures with friends such as rafting and camping on the Colorado and through the Grand Canyon, a week in New York City, an Alaskan cruise, and attending classes at MSU’s Women’s Week.
June was a member of the Montecahto Club, the former Kitchen Band, the Montana Democratic Party, and served as an election judge. She played bridge with PHS alumni and in later years especially enjoyed afternoons of bridge with East Shore and Finley Point friends.
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