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NORMA JOANNE STRACHAN (MCDONALD)
Date of Passing: Jan 26, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryNORMA JOANNE STRACHAN (nee MCDONALD) Peacefully, on January 26, 2012, Joanne Strachan, aged 86, passed away in North Vancouver, BC. She was born in St. Boniface, Manitoba to Angus and Johanna McDonald. Joanne was predeceased by her former husband, Birnie Strachan and Bill Tombrink, sister Betty May and nephews Garth May and Garth Taillieu. She is survived by sisters Lorna O'Brien of Winnipeg, and Bernice Anderson of Vancouver, and stepdaughters Caryl Strachan, Cheryl LaRiviere and Valerie Stevens. Nieces and nephews include: Michael Anderson, Hugh and Caisey Harlingten, Georgia Taillieu, Bryan Anderson, Susan Moss, Nancy and Sharron O'Brien, Kim Chipman, Geraldine and Howard May and many more grand-nieces and nephews. Auntie Jo is lovingly remembered as a strong, beautiful, independent career woman. She was always thankful that her father insisted his daughters get a higher education enabling her to live such a fortunate life. She had various careers including Joanne's Fashions in Edmonton and continuing on to teaching Fort Nelson, North Vancouver and finishing as a librarian in Coquitlam. Joanne even taught Driver's Education at one point. Never complaining, Joanne always made the best of her life. She enjoyed her retirement and remained active until a few weeks before her passing with many travels and bridge games. Private interment will take place in the North Vancouver Cemetery. Donations may be made in Joanne's memory to the BC Cancer Agency, Breast Cancer Research. For those wishing to share a memory of Joanne, please visit www.hollyburnfunerals.com. Hollyburn Funeral Home (604) 922-1221
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 28, 2012
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Joanne was a regular member of the St. Anthony's Bridge group. She enjoyed playing bridge so much and she cared about all the members of the group. As her health deteriorated I always admired the way she came and played when often it must have been very hard for her. I am glad I had a long phone call with her a week before she died. She will be missed at the bridge group. - Posted by: Brenda Montgomery (Bridge friend) on: Jan 29, 2012
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Joanne was a longtime friend of my mother Nola's, and since a child I have always referred to her as "Auntie Jo". I loved her laugh and her special brand of joie de vivre, especially loved hearing her in conversation with my mom. Her high energy and determination was remarkable and though I'll miss her dynamic, her spirit will live on in my heart. - Posted by: Diana Halter (friend) on: Jan 28, 2012