Juanita Greenough
October 20, 1933 - August 13, 2016
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Juanita Greenough
October 20, 1933 - August 13, 2016
Obituary
Juanita June (Osborn) Greenough, born October 20, 1933 and died August 13, 2016. But truly, in death, she can be more places than she was in life, so death is only the start of a new adventure for her.
Born in Bellingham, Washington to William and Anne Osborn, June was preceded in death by her parents in the 1950’s, brothers Billy Dunlap, Bob Dunlap, Jerry Osborn and sister Dolly Weber. Nephew Rick Weber and brothers-in-law Lee Brown and Gerald Weber preceded her in death, as well.
She is survived by her husband, Wayne Greenough of Bellingham, daughter Peggy Nahas Foster (Dennis) of Ferndale and granddaughter, Annalisa Foster (Adam) of Reykjavik, Iceland, sister Maryalea Brown of Covington and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.
June worked as a telephone operator for eight years before receiving her bachelors in education and going into teaching in the early 1960’s. She taught hundreds of children how to read in the Sumas and Nooksack area. An artist, she instilled the love of reading and art.
She married the love of her life, Wayne, in 1979. Inseparable, they cultivated shared passions in photography, gardening and vintage TV shows such as Dark Shadows, Adam 12 and numerous westerns. To quote Poe, “they loved with a love that was more than love.” She decorated her mantel for every season, referring to it as her “bulletin board.” Her motto was “there can never be enough angels or Santas.”
After retirement, June nurtured her spiritual side and from the late 1980’s to mid 2000’s, was involved in running the UCM Church (Universal Church of the Master Jesus Christ). She received her ministerial papers in 1990. Her first wedding was that of her daughter, Peggy, to husband Dennis. June’s love for teaching continued and she offered numerous classes through the UCM on meditation and divination.
Nothing made her happier than time spent with her only grandchild, Annalisa. After Annalisa wed and moved to Iceland in 2016, June still chatted with her weekly over Facebook chat.
June was a magical, remarkable woman who touched the lives of thousands in her 82 years.
Graveside Service
- Date & Time: August 20, 2016 (12:00 AM)
- Venue: Moles Farewell Tributes - Greenacres
- Location: 5700 Northwest Dr Ferndale, WA 98248 - (Get Directions)
10 responses to Juanita Greenough
Mary Ann Drahos says:
August 13, 2016
My love and prayers go out to June’s family, I know her passing left a hole in your hearts. I am grateful to have had her as a friend. June had a fun sense of humor(a bit of BS at times), we learned to meditate together, heal over ex’s, and shared time tromping through the woods looking for fungus, sharing meals and a party or two. She would brighten any social occasion. She will be missed.
Anna Lísa and Sigurður says:
August 13, 2016
Dear family.
The memory of your loved one lives forever.
Our deepest condolences
Ardis says:
August 13, 2016
So sorry to see news of June’s passing. I remember many good visits in her room at Nooksack Elementary. Those really were the good old days. May God be with you all. Ardis
Ardis says:
August 13, 2016
So sorry to see news of June’s passing. I remember many good visits in her room at Nooksack Elementary. Those really were the good old days. May God be with you all. Ardis
Amy Anderson says:
August 13, 2016
Dear family of June,
I have many memories of June. All are of us laughing, sharing, and being supportice of one another. Peace be with you.