Obituary of June Helen Daykin

June 20, 1926 to March 03, 2012 June Daykin, born June Helen Clarke, won her battle with cancer and went to be with her Lord and join Norm on March 3, 2012. June was born June 20, 1926 in Edmonton, Alberta the first child of Helen and Samuel Clarke. She grew up on the family farm and attended school in Edmonton. Upon graduation June moved to the West Coast to attend Northwest Bible School in Port Moody. June was predeceased by Norm, the love of her life for over 61 years, just 6 short months ago. June is survived by her children: Ernie (Judy), Helen (Steve), Roy (Tanya), Gord (Diane), and Ken (Sherry), by her grandchildren: Christine (Ryan), Michael (Dana), Nicole, Richard (Amanda), Hailey, Pamela, Jennifer (Troy), Ashley, and Nathan, and by her great grandchildren Joshua, Caleb, Katie, Tasia, and Lucas. June is also survived by sisters, Shirley and Emily and brothers, Alec and Bob In 1949, June stole Norm Daykin’s heart when she arrived at Burnett Fellowship Baptist to help in Sunday School. On August 16, 1950 wedding bells rang in Edmonton for Norm and June as they became husband and wife. June was the first of the Clarke clan to head to the “Wet Coast” after getting married. She worked with Norm on the farm and in the garden and soon the kids started to arrive. The four boys and Helen kept June hopping. There was always a pot of soup on the stove, canning to be done or clothes to launder but there was also always time and space for guests. Whether they were the new pastor, a visiting missionary, family and friends from around the world, or from just down the street, the door was always open. There was always room and with an extra potato put in the pot there was always enough to eat. June made it all happen and everyone felt right at home. Right up until a few months ago visitors always knew there was a bed and a good home cooked meal to be had at the “Daykin Hotel.” Burnett Fellowship Baptist was a large part of June’s life…from 1949 right to recent years. She served as the Sunday School Superintendent for many years as well as teaching. June worked tirelessly with the Woman’s Mission Circle… rolling bandages to send overseas, making gorgeous quilts or writing letters encouraging a wide range of missionaries. June gave generously of both time and money to support missions across Canada and around the globe. Though she never saw the missions field in a physical sense her heart was always there with those working throughout the world. June also shared generously her time and talents with the Girl’s Club at Burnett. In September of 1969 after years of volunteering in the class room June was hired by Maple Ridge School District as a teacher’s aide to work with children with learning difficulties. The family has heard many times from both co-workers and students that June had a tremendous positive impact on folks. Whether it was those she worked with or the students she helped to grasp concepts and subjects, Mom made a difference. June was proud of her family as well… she took great pleasure reading to her kids, grandkids, or great grandkids. There were always books for Christmas under the tree for all ages. She instilled a love for reading and learning in the whole family. She would protect any of the family with a passion and fierceness of a mother bear looking out for her cubs…..no matter how old the cubs were. Mom was a great role model as a wife, mother and grandmother… we will miss her dearly. Celebration of June’s Life: The family invites you to a service to be held at 2 pm on Sunday March 18, 2012 at Burnett Fellowship Baptist 20639 123 Ave. In lieu of flowers a donation to Missions projects at Burnett Fellowship in June’s name would be appreciated. A BIG Heart Felt Thank you to Doctors Robson and Little and the nursing staff at Ridge Meadows Hospital, Emergency and 2 West wards. Your professional and caring attention for Mom’s care in her final days was outstanding. To the staff of Nurse Next Door; especially Carol, Kelly, Norma, Nicole, and Jaz, please accept the family’s appreciation for your assistance in enabling Mom to stay in her home for as long as she did. You looked after our Mom with care and dignity, for that we will be forever grateful!