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Prominent Penticton businesswoman dies after battle with cancer

LeAnne Jakubeit opened iconic Penticton record store The Grooveyard 30 years ago
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LeAnne Jakubeit, a prominent Penticton business woman and wife of former Penticton mayor Andrew Jakubeit, has died after a battle with cancer. Her death was announced Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 on The Grooveyardsa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½™s Facebook page. (The Grooveyard / Facebook)

LeAnne Jakubeit, a prominent Penticton businesswoman and wife of former Penticton mayor Andrew Jakubeit, has died after a battle with cancer.

Jakubeit was the founder and owner of the iconic Penticton record and music store The Grooveyard. Her death was announced on The Grooveyardsa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½™s social media Saturday (Nov. 21).

The store did not open Sunday to honour Jakubeit and allow staff time to grieve.

The store has been a Penticton staple for 30 years.

Jakubeit managed the store since its opening, forming many connections with local merchants and customers while supporting the local music and entertainment scene.



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