SMYTHE, June M. (HILL) (1924-2009)
HILL, SMYTHE, ZANIOS, BECKER
Posted By: Sharon R Becker (email)
Date: 2/1/2011 at 05:48:08
Obituary - June M. (Hill) Smythe
June M. (HILL) SMYTHE was born on Monday, June 16, 1924 in Beloit, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Horace and Blanche HILL. June graduated from Beloit High School and then attended secretarial school in Boston, Massachusetts.
June married William "Bill" Howard SMYTHE on September 7, 1946 in Beloit where they began their family. Bill and June moved to Zurich, Switzerland, in 1961 and resided there until 1970. Next the couple moved to Manchester, England, where they lived for three years. While in Manchester, June pursued her passion of antique collection and eventually brought many treasures back to the United States. From Manchester, they moved to Calcutta, India. Living in Calcutta proved to be an extraordinary experience for June. Bill and June eventually moved back to Beloit where they took over the family farm. She spoke often and fondly of her international adventures and cherished the many wonderful friends she met along the way. June always had a positive attitude and embraced each move with love and wonder. Making friends was easy for June; she always cared about others more than herself. Through many letters, notes and calls, June maintained and nurtured life-long friendships around the world. June was an active member in her community.
Since moving to Mason City ten years ago, June was a docent at the MacNIDER Museum, a volunteer at the STOCKMAN House, a member of PEO IY and a dedicated member of The First Congregational Church.
"June was a remarkable woman and a model for all, "says son-in-law Jamie ZANIOS. "In all the years I knew her I never heard a cross word or comment, only love and forgiveness ever crossed her lips."
June M. (HILL) SMYTHE, age 84, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2009 at the Heritage Care Center in Mason City; Cerro Gordo County, Iowa.
Those left to mourn her passing are: Her daughters, Tarilyn SMYTHE of New Jersey and Nancy (Jamie) ZANIOS of Mason City, Iowa; her grandchildren: Thomas, Whitney and Parker, to whom she was a dedicated and a loving Grandmother to. She loved being able to attend the wedding of Thomas to Emily BECKER and the graduations of Whitney and Parker. She also leaves her three loving nieces, Debbie, Kathy and Barb.
June was preceded in death by her parents; her dear brother, Dormund "Dormy"; and her husband, Bill SMYTHE. May they rest in peace.
Visitation will be from: 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday; April 26, 2009 at the funeral home. Funeral services will begin at: 10:00 a.m. on Monday; April 27, 2009 at the First Congregational United Church of Christ with the Pastor Patty AURAND officiating. Inurnment will be held in the church's columbarium.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in June's honor to The STOCKMAN House, First Congregational United Church of Christ and/or Hospice of North Iowa.
For condolences, please visit the funeral home's website.
MAJOR ERICKSON FUNERAL HOME is caring for the family and the arrangements. 111 North Pennsylvania Mason City, Iowa WEBSITE: http://www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com/
Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, January of 2011
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