Emma “June” Shepherd, age 95, of Oak Harbor and Anacortes, passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, July 8.

She was born on June 11, 1920 in Freda, N.D., to Leslie and Johanna (Van de Klashorst) Van Sickle.

She enjoyed her crafts, which she shared; many of her great quilts are with family. June also enjoyed Scrabble and crossword puzzles and kept up with the news. She truly enjoyed visits with her grandchildren.

She will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her seven children, Mary Jo Koenemann of Langley, Trudy (and husband, Ernie) Brooks of Anacortes, John (and wife, Shelly) Shepherd of Concrete, Frank Shepherd of Tacoma, Wayne (and wife, Jae) Shepherd of Lacey, Wendy Shepherd of Fox Island and Candy (and husband, Robbie) Robinson of Roseburg, Ore.; as well as her two sisters, Gladys Lee of Anacortes and Cherie (and husband, Bud) Freeman of Mount Vernon. June was predeceased by her parents; husband, Paul Shepherd; and a baby, Stephen Shepherd.

June’s family would like to express heartfelt thanks to Island Hospital and San Juan Nursing Home, both in Anacortes for the wonderful care they provided to June. A graveside memorial will be held at a later date at the Mount Vernon Cemetery. We love you, mom. Arrangements are under the care of Kern Funeral Home.