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Florence Johnson

Florence Johnson

Passed on: April 21st, 2016

Florence Viola Johnson, age 98, of Swift Current, SK passed away April 5, 2016 at the Swift Current Care Centre. The Funeral Service was held Friday, April 15, 2016 at 2:00 pm from First United Church with Reverend Annette Taylor officiating. The organist was Patti McCleary and a Life Tribute was presented by Jocelyn Alsaker. The Pallbearers were Mark Teulon, Don Reimer, Rob Casselman, Brad Gaetz, Neil James and Danny Spentz. The Interment Service took place at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Florence is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She was predeceased by her father Christian in 1955, mother Julia in 1969; brothers Edwin and Carl in 1913, Emil in 1937 and John 1964; sister Ida in 1999; husband Gordon in 1991; two nephews, three nieces and one great nephew. Florence was born on July 5, 1917 on the family farm near Driscole Lake, SK. She attended school at Swift Current Collegiate. Florence worked at various places until she married Gordon Johnson. They moved to the Waldeck District and farmed there until 1975, when they sold the land but stayed on the homestead until moving into Swift Current in 1989. Following Gordon's passing in 1991, Florence moved to the Prairie View Lodge. She was active as a life member in the Waldeck U.C.W. until the church closed and then became a member of First United Church. Florence was also a member of the Waldeck Golden Age Club and participated in all activities at Prairie View Lodge as well. She enjoyed crocheting, kntting and all handicrafts, loved to play cards, bingo and shuffleboard and especially crossword puzzles. Florence was a nature lover and enjoyed having company and her nieces and nephews come to visit. They were a very special part of her life, especially Marjorie and Harold who were always there when she needed them. Florence will be sadly missed but fondly remember by all of her family and friends. In here memory, memorial donations may be made to the Dr. Noble Irwin Health Care Foundation. Warren's Funeral Home in care of arrangements. For further information please call 306-773-8831 or visit our website at www.warrensfuneralhome.com and express your sympathy to the family in our book of condolence.

 

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