Josephine Margaret Lee, our own "dancing queen", was called away on Tuesday June 12 ^th , for an appointment from which she will not be returning. Her new mission takes her to a wonderful place where she will be socializing, dancing, gardening and baking to her hearts content.

Josephine was born in Dickenson North Dakota as the oldest of 7 children. She grew up on a farm where she loved working outside and riding her beloved horse. Josephine married John Kunz on April 8, 1940. They moved to Spokane and raised three children, LeRoy, Donald and Cathleen.

She volunteered for many years for St. Vincent DePaul in the food bank. She was an active member of the lady's guild at Mary Queen Parish and taught Sunday School at the church.

Josephine loved to dance and was a member of the Hillyard Belles for many years. She was an accomplished seamstress and made all of her 1920's flapper dress costumes. The group performed at a number of venues but she especially enjoyed entertaining at nursing homes where she could go speak to the residents and hold a hand or share a laugh.

Josephine was widowed in 1976 and remarried Tom Lee August 7, 1982. She and Tom enjoyed travelling together, especially their trip to Ireland. When Tom passed away Josephine did not marry again but was always grateful for the time she shared with Tom and her stepson John.