ALVERNA "JUNE" DOKKEN

Alverna “June” Dokken of Moose Jaw passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2004 after a short courageous battle with lung cancer, at the age of 76 years. June was born August 31, 1927 in Maple Leaf (Blairmore), AB, the second of five children born to Elizabeth and Lemert Smith.  June was raised in Fernie, B.C. and returned there every summer with her family for a number of years.  June married John Thomas Dokken on April 15, 1950 and during their marriage, she was a devoted homemaker as John’s career as a Professional Engineer took them to stops in Lethbridge, Seven Persons, Regina, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Moose Jaw and Red Deer.  June was a community minded person serving with the Saskatoon Cosmopolitan Club and the Moose Jaw Lioness Club.  She was especially fond of family gatherings and enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren. June was predeceased by her husband, John in 1995; her parents, Elizabeth in 1966 and Lemert in 1976; infant son, Earl David in 1965 and son, Dean in 1981; brother, Roderick in 1958 and sister, Marion in 1995.  Left to treasure her memory are four sons: Wayne - Edmonton, AB; Glenn (Gordana) - Wetaskiwin, AB; Ward (Brenda) - Edmonton AB; Lorne - Moose Jaw; two daughters, Dianne (Marlow) Lisell and Susan Dokken (Robin Rogowski) - Moose Jaw; a sister, Francis (Jack) Clarke - Fernie, B.C. and a brother, Jack Smith - Cranbrook, B.C. and numerous nieces and nephews. June was the deeply fond grandmother to fourteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. To Honour June’s Memory a Memorial Service will be held at Minto United Church, 1036, 7th Ave. N.W. Moose Jaw, Sk. on Monday April 19th, 2004 at 1:30 p.m. Rev. John Carley will officiate. Private family interment will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Sunday evening from 7-9 p.m. at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 61B Ross St.W., Moose Jaw, S6H 2M2. In living memory of June, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W.J.Jones & Son Funeral Home.  

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Bill and Helene Rogowski - Moose Jaw: Deepest sympathy to June's family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the peace of God help you through the difficult days ahead.

Carla Wallace - Moose Jaw, SK: Susan, I am sorry for you loss, my deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Robert  and  Corliss Okerstrom - Moose Jaw, SK: Deepest sympathy to June's family.   Your mother was a wonderful person to know and always so interested in everyone life.  

Lyle and Diane Mabbott - Lloydminster, AB: We are so thankful we had a visit with your Mom last summer at the reunion.. Our thoughts are with you kids and we know you will miss her tremendously...Diane and Lyle

Aunt Edna Dryden - Galahad, AB: My deepest sympathy to all the family, God Bless you all... Aunt Edna

Dale and Irene Dryden - Stettler, AB: Sorry to hear about your Mom's passing, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time..  Dale and Irene

Brian Montague - Moose Jaw, Sk.: I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Dokken's passing. She was such a gracious person and interesting to talk with. My condolences to Susan, Lorne and families.     

Beryl Smith  - Red Deer County, Alberta: I met June many years ago & we became good friends - we had many things in common & could talk - talk about things that other's might not understand but we knew - & that was nice - whether chatting over the fence or in her kitchen - - You all must miss her but I've found her again - we lost touch about 3 or 4 years ago - but now I know I can talk to her whenever I please - - Your Mother is now with her loved ones who went ahead of her - she will be so happy - - Some friends are forever - - God be with you all - - Beryl

Gaylon and Stella Ronneberg - Calgary, AB: Deepest sympathy in the loss of your mum.  She was a lovely lady.

April 15, 2005

Sweet Memories
In quiet times I often sit And find my mind adrift
To another place, another time And oh! My spirits lift!
I see your happy, smiling face, And that twinkle in your eye.
I hear you sing your favorite song And I laugh...and then I cry.
Inside my heart Sweet Memories Stay with me each day
I cherish, and I cling to them For I miss you in every way.
Each thing I see... Each thing I do, brings you close to me
For everything upon this earth Brings Sweet Memories of you.
I imagine our reunion Some day at heaven's gate
It fills my heart with happiness... But for now, I'll have to wait.
Until my life upon this earth And my work here is complete
Sweet Memories will keep me Until at last again we meet.

I can't believe it's been a year, Mom........... Susan

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