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JEAN JOHNSON It is with sadness that we advise of the passing of our mother, Jean Violet Madeline Johnson on November 1, 2013 after a year long battle with cancer. Mom is survived by her children Dave (Mary), Jim (Sharryn) and Wendy (Ben), grandchildren, Jeff Johnson, Lori McDonald and Colleen Guggenberger, as well as great-grandchildren Danika and Aunica Guggenberger, and Stella and Charlie Johnson. She will also be missed by her dear sister Ruth Fennell, brothers Jerry and Bob Carroll, along with many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Arthur Johnson, after 52 years of marriage and grandson Keith Johnson. Mom led a very active life and believed in giving when and where help was needed. When Dad was posted to France, Mom helped provide clothing, books and toys to a war orphans orphanage. When schools were needed for the children on the air force base at 2 Wing, she wrote the Archbishop of Rupertsland and asked him to petition the government on the families' behalf and the schools, books and teachers appeared. She was also President of the Ladies League on the base. On returning to Canada, she worked for several years for the Canadian Government in various positions. Her last being with EI Canada counseling special needs individuals in finding jobs. When she retired, she and Dad travelled extensively. She also started attending computer courses at Creative Retirement, where she met her dear friend Isabella Dryden, whom she assisted teaching computer software courses which she dearly loved and was involved in until her passing. She was actively involved in her church and when she visited with her son David in BC, she enjoyed attending the church in Duncan - St. Peters Quamichan and made many good friends. Mom will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. A memorial service will take place on Thursday, November 21 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Mary Magdalene Church, 3 St. Vital Road, Winnipeg. Cremation has taken place. Flowers gratefully declined, if you wish you can make a donation to St. Mary Magdalene Church or Creative Retirement. Thank you to the staff at Riverview 3E for their wonderful care. We love you Super GG! VOYAGE FUNERAL HOME.
Publish Date: Nov 16, 2013
JEAN JOHNSON It is with sadness that we advise of the passing of our mother, Jean Violet Madeline Johnson on November 1, 2013 after a year long battle with cancer. Memorial Service will take place on Thursday, November 21 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Mary Magdalene Church, 3 St. Vital Road, Winnipeg. Cremation has taken place. A longer obituary will follow in next Saturday's edition. VOYAGE FUNERAL HOME.
Publish Date: Nov 9, 2013
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 16, 2013
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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Hi Mom Its another winter in Winnipeg. Stella and Charlie are growing up. Stella is going to middle school next year and Charlie will be 9 next month. We are all well Jim - Posted by: Jim Johnson (son) on: Feb 19, 2018
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Hi Mom. Stella and Charlie are both in school now and miss you. - Posted by: Jim Johnson (son) on: Jan 12, 2016
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I have fond childhood memories of Aunt Jean and Uncle Art. They used to invite me to go with their family to Aunt Harriet's cottage in the Whiteshell where I always had a wonderful time. I was too young to remember the Johnson family before they were posted to France but we saw them frequently when they returned to Winnipeg. I miss you so much, Jean. I'm happy you're free of pain but very sad you're no longer with us. - Posted by: Carroll Langtry (Niece) on: Nov 25, 2013
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We did not know Jean Johnson well. She is the Great-grandmother of our grandchildren, Stella and Charlie Johnson, we had the honour of meeting her a few times at family gatherings. She was a very warm and lovely person with a great knowledge of many topics. The one topic that comes to mind, is the computer. I know all her family and many, many friends will miss her. Our deepest condolences on the loss of a great person. - Posted by: Ivy and Derek Johnson (Friend) on: Nov 21, 2013
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I met Jean on Vancouver Island when she visited her son David. As she continued visiting, I came to know and love her. I visited her in Winnipeg and eventually stayed with her just prior to my mother's passing. Her positive energy was so amazing! My condolences to her whole family. - Posted by: Donna Einarsson (Friend) on: Nov 21, 2013
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I have known Jean for many years as a instructor at Creative Retirement. She was well-known and loved by all who met her. I an sure her many students will remember her. She was a constant companion to Isabel Dryden and they both continued teaching computers until well into their 90's Keith Bradley President Creative Retirement Manitoba - Posted by: Keith Bradley (Friend) on: Nov 16, 2013
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I had the privilege of meeting your mother at Riverview. As a volunteer I would sit and visit with her on several occasions. She truly was an amazing lady with so much accomplished in her life. I enjoyed listening to her stories of positive events in her life and how much she gave to others when help was needed. Jean always had a twinkle in her eye and a smile on her face when sharing stories of her travels, helping others in other parts of the world and of her family. My deepest condolences on your loss. - Posted by: D. Thompson (Volunteer - Riverview) on: Nov 16, 2013
