JO-ANN SALMON

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JO-ANN SALMON At the age of 68 years, Jo-Ann Salmon (nee Todd) passed away peacefully in her sleep. Jo-Ann was a loving mother to Laurel and Sirinivas (John Jr., Natasha and Marques) of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Rick and Sandra (Katrina, Jessica, Tanya, Michael, Josh, Sarah, Thomas and Connor) of Winnipeg, Pamela and Ken (Trevor, Tabitha and Travis) of Clandeboye, Kimberly and Jon-Paul (Holden, Reece and Trey) of Brandon. Also left to mourn are Ken Salmon, Pat Pittman, great-grandchildren Bailey, Bradley and Riley, and close friends, Margo, Dickie, Lola and Georgina. Jo-Ann was predeceased by her parents Isaac Milton and Josephine Todd, son Kenneth Jr., brothers Les, Ike and sisters Lola and Adella. Jo-Ann was born in Minnedosa on August 3, 1939 and married Ken Salmon on June 22, 1957. She enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, reading music, bingo, hopping and shopping and found it a great privilege to be witness to the birth of her grandchildren. She loved traveling and had a wonderful experience visiting Hawaii and around Canada. Jo-Ann was a wonderful volunteer with seniors and generally was there for anyone in need. Jo-Ann had a wonderful sense of humour and enjoyed being a best friend to her children and wanted nothing more than to see them live wonderful and fulfilled lives. A Celebration of Jo-Ann's Life will be held on Friday, October 26, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Minnedosa Funeral Service Chapel for close friends and immediate family. Tea service will follow at the Minnedosa Legion Club Room. Flowers are graciously declined however donations may be made in Jo-Ann's name to a charity of choice. Minnedosa Funeral Service in care of arrangements, 867-3868.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 24, 2007