Julie "GiGi" Karyl McCunn

Julie Karyl "GiGi" McCunn, age 78, entered into God's loving arms surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Maple Lodge in Wenatchee, Washington. Julie was a lifetime resident of Cashmere and the Wenatchee Valley. She was born on July 20, 1943, in Aurora, Illinois to parents Don and Carroll McCune. She was raised in Cashmere, Washington by her mother Carroll Stokes and her stepfather John Stokes. She graduated from Cashmere High School in 1961. She left Cashmere and Wenatchee Valley for Seattle right after she graduated high school to look for employment and live with her best friend Wilma Schroeder. She worked downtown Seattle as a paralegal secretary at the Smith Tower. While in Seattle in September of 1967Julie got set up on a blind date with the love of her life Bill McCunn. Bill was a trooper cadet in Wenatchee Valley. He was talking with mom about where he was working and how much he loved the area and mom just smiled. The rest, as they say is history. They were married in Seattle, Washington on November 8, 1968. They had two daughters: Kimberly Renee was born on June 24, 1969, and Staci Marie was born on September 14, 1971. They moved back to the Wenatchee Valley on August 1, 1973. Julie was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandma, great grandma, and friend. Julie was known for her infectious laugh and brilliant smile. She was compassionate, kind, gentle, funny, filled with Faith and loved with her heart and soul. Julie is survived by her husband William McCunn, daughters, Kimberly Gullett and her husband Loyd of Wenatchee, WA and their children and families; Alexxis, Kimmie, Mike and Samantha. Staci Wertenberger and her husband Jay of West Richland, WA and their children Hailee and Nicole. She was also, survived by her brother Brian Stokes and his wife Nour of Cashmere, WA, and daughters Krishia and Kristina, and half siblings, Zane, Clint, and Grace McCune. Julie is survived by many nieces, nephews, and great grandchildren. Julie was preceded in death by her father, Don McCune; her mother, Carroll Stokes; her stepfather, John Stokes; and her brother, Alan McCune. The family wishes to thank the staff, who became family in 25 short days at Maple lodge in Wenatchee, WA. We thank you for your gentle loving care. We would like to thank Rick Phillips of Chapel of the Valley for all their gentle care they provided for both Julie and our family. We are forever grateful. A Rosary will be said for Julie on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Chapel of the Valley in East Wenatchee, Washington at 7:00pm. A Memorial Mass in celebration of Julie's life will be on Friday, June 10, 2022, at Holy Apostle's Catholic Church in East Wenatchee, Washington at 11:00am There will be a reception at the church immediately following the celebration. Memorial Contributions in Julie's name may be made to Maple Lodge AFH, 1738 Maple Street, Wenatchee, WA 98801. Arrangements under the directions of Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee.

Julie "GiGi" Karyl McCunn

July 20, 1943 - May 31, 2022