June Minder Wilmot

Date of Death: October 18, 2020

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Memorial contributions may be made to:

Golden Retriever Rescue, Education and Training https://grreat.org/donatesupport

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June Minder Wilmot, 83, of Winchester/Frederick County, VA slipped peacefully into eternal life on October 18, 2020.

Although June was a Virginian for a long time, she held Maine as her heart home, and “dear old Duke” as a memory home. Her last home was in the Village at Orchard Ridge in Winchester, VA where she applied her remarkable professional talents of problem solving, alliance building and persistence as the head of the Culinary Committee, completing her work with them in December, 2019.

June was the retired Executive Director of the Winchester-Frederick Economic Development Commission, where she served from 1991-2002. She had more than 35 years of experience in the field of economic development. Some of her career experiences included stints at the Governor’s Office in the Division of Industrial Development, Loudoun County and the Director of the Economic Development Institute at the University of Oklahoma. June was appointed to the Frederick County Planning Commission in 2005 and elected to serve as the chair of the Commission in 2006-2018. She also served as a member of the Board of Advisors for the Shenandoah Institute of Public Service and was a board and steering committee member of the Community Consensus Coalition.

In 1994, June received the Cardinal Award given by the Virginia Economic Developers Association. The Cardinal Award is the most prestigious award bestowed by VEDA to deserving members. The award recognizes leadership in the field of economic development, outstanding professional accomplishments, and exceptional service to the organization.

An avid reader, an accomplished knitter, an animal lover (no one who knew June for long failed to hear her refer to Miss Kitty or Sizzle, or her beloved rescued Golden Retrievers Alex and Jake), and quite the chef herself, June lived her life with an enviable combination of grace and gusto, never more evident in her abiding care for her late husband Chuck.

June is survived by her brother, William Minder Ill (Lucy), nephews William IV (Mary Ellen) and their children Julia and Max, Timothy Varone (Jennifer) and their children Danny and Emma, Jack (Ashley) and their children Hannah, Hunter, Mikela, Ella and Aria, niece Scottie Urmey (Jesse) and their children Marley and Paisley, Chuck’s children Deborah Stollery (John) and children Chuck and Jen, and Stephen Wilmot (Kathy) and children Spencer and Tyler, her beloved best friend Joy Pooler, and countless friends, colleagues, and protégés.

June will be laid to rest alongside her husband in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

Should you wish to remember June, these would lift her heart: She loved flowers of all kinds, so give someone you love some flowers or buy them for yourself. Memorial donations may be made to Golden Retriever Rescue, Education and Training https://grreat.org/donatesupport, or to the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, https://www.themsv.org/give

Danna Doyle

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At a later date
Arlington National Cemetery

Memorial contributions may be made to:

Golden Retriever Rescue, Education and Training https://grreat.org/donatesupport

Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, https://www.themsv.org/give

June Minder Wilmot, 83, of Winchester/Frederick County, VA slipped peacefully into eternal life on October 18, 2020. Although June was a Virginian for a long time, she held Maine as her heart home, and “dear old Duke” as a memory home. Her last home was in the Village at Orchard Ridge in Winchester, VA whereContinue Reading

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I am deeply saddened to hear of June's passing. I worked with her at the Winchester Frederick County Economic Development Commission. She was instrumental in pushing my career forward and owe much of my success to her guidance. She continues to be an inspiration to me and I will always remember her.

To the family ~~ Please allow us to express our sympathy in the loss of June. We knew her through our son, Patrick Barker, and his family. She was a warm, accomplished and gracious lady. June will be long remembered.

To the Family and Friends of June. My deepest sympathy to you all. I got to know June thru the TVOR Dulcimer Ensemble (I'm one of the two "outlanders" in the group.) She was a lovely, intelligent, and accomplished lady. I did know of her exceptional dedication to the EDC, and I was always impressed how she used her many talents and experiences in leadership positions at TVOR. Our dulcimer group will certainly miss her quick wit and her strumming along with us. There will be an empty chair in our circle for June. Sincerely, Danna Doyle ?

It was my delight to know June, having met her at The Village at Orchard Ridge only a few months ago. We always had lots to talk about and she had a wonderful sense of humor and outlook on life.

A life well lived by a great lady! June was one of my first state professional contacts when I entered the field of economic development in Fairfax County, VA, in 1969. we were among the handful of people to help found and ultimately serve our beloved Virginia Economic Developers Association, the organization through which we kept in distant touch following our retirements. She will long be remembered for both her many diverse accomplishments and her love for former Washington Redskins (and Duke) Quarterback Sonny Jurgensen. You are much loved, June Bug!

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While I never knew Ms. Wilmot personally I held her in high esteem. The progress and growth she brought to Winchester/Frederick County during a time when growth was much needed should never be forgotten. Her knowledge and her art of seeking opportunities and bringing them to our area was immeasurable. I know she has already heard the words welcome home thy good and faithful servant. Thank you Ms. Wilmot for all you brought to our community.

June and The Colonel were generous enough to allow our son Will to live in their basement suite while he took flying lessons in Winchester. June was gracious enough to allow us to stay in her guest room one weekend when we came to visit. We became instant friends. She was such a delightful person; intelligent, warm, talented, and fun to be around. We feel blessed to have known her. I am happy she and Chuck are together again.

With heart full condolences . June will be missed in our dulcimer group. Sincerely, Vivian hackett

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