June 19, 1929 – August 13, 2017
June, 88, Gilroy, passed from this life suddenly on Sunday August 13, 2017.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Harold Packard and grandson Keith Packard.
She leaves behind her five children: Karen Christopher (Don), Cindy Gallo, Gary Packard (Yo), Chris Packard and Scherrie Taylor (Rick); her loving grandchildren Erica Trinchero (Gerad), Vince Rizzi (Jessalyn), Kevin Rizzi, Derrick Packard, Kimberlee Nicholas (Jason) and 14 great grandchildren.
She was adored by all.
June was a native Californian, born in Patterson and raised in Los Gatos. She graduated from Los Gatos High School, worked for an attorney, and then married and started a family. The family moved to Gilroy in 1965 and became a part of the community. June loved camping in their R.V. but especially loved joining clubs and organizations and meeting people! She joined the Newcomer’s Club, the Sophisticats, PEO, Women in Touch, Elks Club, the Sunday morning breakfast club at the Bowling Alley and every single bridge club in Hollister, Gilroy and Morgan Hill. She was the ultimate party planner, from preparing delicious homemade pies and cakes to all the flower arrangements and décor including many, many weddings.
Her working years were always spent helping others at Alexian Brothers Hospital and later at Wheeler Hospital working in the ER Admittance office.
Her hobbies were loving people, working in her garden, trips to the casino with her best buddies and enjoying all her family.
June’s energy, her faith and positive attitude were boundless. She made this world a much more beautiful place. She brought light and joy everywhere she went. Our devastating loss is Heaven’s joyous gain.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 17, 2017 from 2:00pm to 7:00pm at Habing Family Funeral Home, Gilroy, with the family present from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, August 18, 2017 at 11:00am at Gilroy Presbyterian Church. Private burial services will be held at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, at a later date.
Donations can be made to the Gilroy Presbyterian Church, 6000 Miller Ave, Gilroy, CA.
For online condolences please visit www.habingfamilyfuneralhome.com
