Obituary of Elizabeth June Gauer

1923 - 2012

It is with great sorrow that the family of Elizabeth June Gauer announces her passing on Thursday, October 4, 2012 in Cranbrook, British Columbia at 89 years of age.

June was born on May 24, 1923 in Fort William, Ontario. June and Bert were married in Winnipeg, Manitoba on October 2, 1948 and arrived at a ranch near Bull River in time for Thanksgiving. They raised their two children and then moved to Cranbrook to enjoy retirement. June's family was her life and her greatest joy was when everyone was together. She was a loving wife, mother, grandma, great grandma, sister, aunt and friend. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.

June is survived by her son Ken Gauer, daughter Kathi (Ken) Sharpe, grandchildren Cody, David (Carlin), Aaron and Chris, grandson Carson, sister Isabelle Finley as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Bert Gauer, brothers Gideon and Jack Shortreed and sister Dorothy Tychie.

A visitation for June will be held at McPherson Funeral Home in Cranbrook on Thursday, October 11, 2012 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Her memorial service will be held at the Cranbrook United Church on Friday, October 12, 2012 at 10:00 am. Her Interment will be in Westlawn Cemetery. Those wishing to make a memorial donation in honour of June may do so to the: East Kootenay Regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit, 13 - 24th Avenue North, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 3H9 or the: B. C. Lung Association, 2675 - Oak Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6H 2K2.

June's family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Ken Brown and Dr. Megan Guy and 3rd floor nursing staff at East Kootenay Region Hospital for the excellent care they gave June while she was in their care.

 

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at:

www.mcphersonfh.com