June Phillips Sheppard

June Sheppard passed away peacefully in her sleep at home in Carmel surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her loving husband and life companion of 71 years, Robert B. Sheppard who passed away on June 16, 2015. June was born in Glendale, California to E. W. Phillips and Beryl Nightingale Phillips. June graduated from Oakland High School, Oakland, CA Class of 1940 where she excelled in Creative Arts. She attended San Jose State University for two years prior to joining the U. S. Navy to do her part for the war effort. She served in Washington, D.C. as a Naval Cryptographer deciphering captured enemy code. June met her husband, Robert, a Marine Corps Second Lieutenant, stationed at Quantico while they were in Washington, D.C. They were married December 13, 1944 just prior to Robert's deployment to the Pacific. At the conclusion of World War II, June and Bob settled in the Bay Area where Dad began his career and Mom became a dedicated homemaker raising her two boys, Stephen and Jim. Mom was an amazing cook and her home was full of life, color, and creativity. The Sheppard's moved around the country twice from the west coast to the northeast to the midwest as Bob climbed the corporate ladder with Allstate Insurance Co. June never failed to go to the new location as a scout to determine the best school district, neighborhood and environment to facilitate a smooth transition for her family. Mom had a special knack for finding and creating a 'Home' for her Boys, wherever that home may be. June and Bob relocated to Carmel Valley 40 years ago upon Bob's retirement. They both loved the Monterey Peninsula and had many many friends and activities thru their Golden Years. G-Ma spent her retirement years enjoying her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren and will be missed by her Loving Family. June is survived by her two sons; Stephen (Carole) Julian, CA; James (Pamela) Carmel, CA; her grandchildren Jamil Sheppard (Fabiola) NYC; Megan Sheppard (C.J.) Eugene, OR; Dakota Sheppard, Santa Rosa, CA; Kaitlin Sheppard, Washington, D.C. and 5 great grandchildren. The Family would like to acknowledge and thank Team Leader Gail Robbins, R.N. and her amazing, dedicated and loving Staff for being there for Mom in so many ways as her health declined. June was an avid supporter of the Monterey Symphony and the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. The Sheppard Family celebrated June and Bob's Lives with Family and Friends on September 12th in Carmel Valley. The Family would like to thank Mission Mortuary for their services. God Bless You Mom