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Josephine (Jo) Johnson
June 4, 1936 - November 14, 2018
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On Wednesday, November 14, 2018, Mrs. Josephine (Jo) Johnson of Oliver passed away peacefully at the South Okanagan General Hospital at the age of 82 years.
She was predeceased by her husband Terry; brother Karl and her parents.
Jo will be fondly remembered by her loving family including children Maureen (Bill), Wanda (Dave), Mike (Deb), Pat (Erika), Paul (Gail), Amy (Charlotte) and Teresa (Tom); nineteen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews as well as sisters-in-law Joan, Sheila and Coggy.
Over the years, Jo worked at Willowbrook Farms, Southwinds and was a mother of seven.
Jo loved the sun – where ever the sun was, St. Pete’s, Mexico, Hawaii, Palm Desert. She also enjoyed curling, reading, spending time with the grandchildren, fishing, camping, time at Vaseaux and the Kettle.
Jo was very involved in the community and volunteered with the BC Senior Games, AA, Alon, the Oliver International Horseshow, Knights of Columbus, CWL, Grad Parties from 1973 – 1985. She was also very helpful with Rotary and many other organizations. Starting in 1996, she and Terry started cooking Christmas Dinner at the Grove for the homeless.
She was a long-time member of the CWL and had a deep Catholic faith.
Jo and Terry were named the Oliver Good Citizens in 1995.
The family would like to thank Drs. Thompson, Dargie, Kuzmochka and Myslek as well as the nursing staff at SOGH for their wonderful care of mom.
Donations are gratefully accepted for Highway to Healing, Po Box 905, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0.
Prayers will be recited at 7:00 pm, Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Christ the King Catholic Church, Oliver, BC.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am, Monday, November 19, 2018 at Christ the King Catholic Church, Oliver, BC followed by a reception in the church lower hall.
Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com
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From: Geoff Irving
Relation: Friend of the family
Saddened by the news of Mrs. Johnson’s passing. I guard fond memories of her cheering us on during our minor hockey days. A lovely lady with a lovely heart. She shall be missed by those who knew her.
From: Bruce & Linda Schroter
Relation: Friend of families
We pass our sincere condolences to all the family.
From: Elsie Love
Relation: While waiting for the accounting possition to start at Southwind, I cleaned rooms with Jo
My thoughts and prayers to Jo’s family!
One remarkable woman!!
From: Shay-Lynn Miller
Please accept my deepest condolences to you and your family. Sending my love.
From: Judy Schweitzer
Relation: Friend
My thoughts and prayers are with the Johnson family. Jo was a lovely person and I enjoyed our chats of days gone by. She will be missed by all who knew her and for her generosity to newcomers. May God go with you and keep your happy memories at the forefront during this time. God bless.
From: Audrey Silbernagel
Relation: Early neighbours in Willowbrook
Sincere condolences to the Johnson “kids” and your families at this tough time on behalf of the Pedersen and Silbernagel families. Your Mom was an amazingly kind, giving and strong woman. We have fond memories of our early days in Willowbrook, and the hospitality extended to our family from yours. May your memories bring you peace.
From: Ada Marquez
Dear Amy,
I am sorry you had to lose someone so important in your life. Moms stay in a very special part of our hearts even after they pass.
Please accept my condolences.
Ada
From: Allison Ungaro
Relation: my mothers good friend
To the Johnson family,
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to you all on the loss of your mom, grandma and great grandma. I will forever cherish the memories of my friendship with your mom. She was a lovely lady and will be missed by many.
sending hugs
Rita Newman
Service Schedule
Prayers
Date & Time:
November 18, 2018
Beginning at 7:00pm
Location:
Christ the King Catholic Church
6044 Spartan Street
Oliver, BC Canada
Prayers will be recited at 7:00 pm, Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Christ the King Catholic Church.
6044 Spartan Street
Oliver, BC Canada
Funeral Mass
Date & Time:
November 19, 2018
Beginning at 11:00am
Location:
Christ the King Catholic Church
6044 Spartan Street
Oliver, BC Canada
A funeral mass will be be celebrated at 11:00 am, Monday, November 19, 2018 at Christ the King Catholic Church followed by a reception in the church lower hall.
6044 Spartan Street
Oliver, BC Canada
Memorial Gifts
Donations are gratefully accepted for Highway to Healing, Po Box 905, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0.
Thank You Notice
The family would like to thank Drs. Thompson, Dargie, Kuzmochka and Myslek as well as the nursing staff at SOGH for their wonderful care of mom.
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