J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Zink, June S.

Wednesday, January 07, 2009

June Stafford Zink, 83, of Chesterfield died Saturday January 4, 2009 at The Dunlop House Assisted Living in Colonial Heights.
Mrs. Zink held several working positions throughout her life, her last position was with the Federal Government as an Equal Opportunity Counselor. June was born and raised in the Colonial Heights area. She was the daughter of the late Thomas James Stafford and Libbie Topinka Stafford.
After a working career June retired with her husband Ralph to the house they built on Woodpecker road. On their property they built dog kennels where they raised champion collies under the kennel name Shenmoor. June was very active in the dog community, often fostering dogs and volunteering for the collie club. June was very active as a legislative liaison for the Virginia Federation of Dog Clubs and Breeders starting in the late 1980’s.
June is survived by her husband of 64 years Ralph Zink, by her daughter, Libby A. Pemberton, granddaughter Kelsie Stafford Welch, son in law, Matthew Morrissette and her brother Thomas J Stafford.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, January 9, 2009 at Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. The family will receive friends at the Dunlop House assisted living beginning at 11:30 am in Colonial Heights.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be sent to The Colonial Williamsburg foundation and the Bristol Humane Society. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

The Virginia Federation of Dog Clubs & Breeders is saddened by the passing of our long time member. June held one of the most challenging positions in the organization, and she did it with grace and style. As our Legislative Liaison for several years, she effectively communicated our positions to legislators on issues affecting the sport of purebred dogs across the entire state of Virginia. We all owe her a debt of gratitude, and will surely miss her strong yet gentle nature.
Mariane R. Herndon, President, VFDC&B

Posted by: Mariane R. Herndon at January 10, 2009 09:28 PM

We extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of this great lady, June Zink. What a wonderful legacy to leave behind. She will be missed.
Sincerely,
Geri & Jack Scott
CCA CCC
Rescue

Posted by: Geri & Jack Scott at January 9, 2009 09:58 PM

Ralph, June and Libby were among the best in the collie club--they did amazing obedience things with their collies...I was privileged to know them both..and loved them..and am praying for the family.

Posted by: Carole Schaub at January 9, 2009 07:32 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with her family which made June so very proud. Libby was a shining star in the Collie World and made the Shenmoor collies a force to be reckoned with. She loved attending her grandaughter,Kelsie's activites throught her life. How many hours we laughed at June & Ralph and their banter.June was a passionate fighter for the collie first and all dog breeds second...The Central Virginia Collie Club probably wouldn't be in existence today if it wasn't for June and Ralph...The Va. Federation Dog Breeders found a legislative liaison in her untiring hours spent with our state government officials to bring the right type of dog legislation to Virginia while protecting the hobby breeders,..... I will miss her and her tough, but gentle guidance of our club. . . Rest with God. . ..

Posted by: Judy Guthrie at January 9, 2009 04:35 PM

We were so sorry to hear of June's passing. She worked tirelessly for the sport she loved, purebred dogs.

Robert and Lynn Myers
Collie Club of America

Posted by: Robert and Lynn Myers at January 8, 2009 07:28 PM