KAREN JOHNSON

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KAREN JOHNSON With her family by her side, at the Thompson General Hospital, on Monday, October 6, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer, Mrs. Karen Johnson, aged 64 years, beloved wife of Harold. Karen was born on March 28, 1950 in Selkirk, Manitoba to Ola and Bertram Astrope. She grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba where she attended Kent Road School and then Elmwood High School. Karen moved to Gillam in 1973 where she met Harold and they were married on December 14, 1974. They shared many happy years and a wonderful friendship together. They had three children. Karen and Harold resided in Gillam, Winnipeg and Arborg before they settled in Thompson in 1987. Karen will be remembered as a caring and loving homemaker. She also worked closely with Harold managing the family businesses. She devoted her life to caring for her family, always there to give a hug, share a laugh, and offer words of encouragement. She was happiest in the company of her family, especially her beloved grandchildren. Karen is survived by her loving husband, Harold Johnson of Thompson; daughter Brandie Johnson of Thompson; daughter Amanda (Jim) Devlin of St. John's, Newfoundland; son Darryl Johnson of Thompson; grandchildren Logan Primrose, Aidan Devlin, and Aubrey Devlin, and her siblings Landon (Karen) Astrope, Bert (Laurie) Astrope, Wayne (Angie) Astrope, Lorraine Astrope, Brent Astrope and Sean Astrope all of Winnipeg. Karen shared a special bond with and love for her husband's family: mother-in-law Evelyn Johnson of Arborg, sisters-in-law Maureen (Craig) Thompson of Winnipeg and Darlene (Curtis) Gallichon of Arborg, brothers-in-law Sam (Karla) Johnson of Gimli, Raymond (Kathy) Johnson of Blue River, British Columbia and Les (Eileen) Johnson of Winnipeg, as well as many nieces and nephews. Karen was predeceased by her sister Ingrid Astrope of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, her mother Ola Astrope of Winnipeg, her father Bertram Astrope of Winnipeg, father-in-law Eigill Johnson of Arborg, sister-in-law Lillian Stevens of Wetaskiwin, Alberta, brother-in-law Cecil Johnson of Winnipeg and brother-in-law Andy Johnson of Dauphin. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life for close friends and family will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at the St. James's Anglican Church, 10 Caribou Road in Thompson at 1:00 p.m. The family wishes to thank staff of Thompson General Hospital for their care of Karen over the last few months, namely Dr. N. Chaudhry who provided exceptional care to Karen over the last few years; Thompson General Hospital Chemotherapy Department, Northern Health Region Home Care Program, and the Northern Spirit Manor for their past and continued support. Thank you to those who offered kind words, meals, and emotional support to the family during the last couple of years. We also would like to extend a special thank you to Doreen Einarson-Doucet for the wonderful care, friendship and support she provided to Karen and her family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3E 0V9, or Port in The Storm, 205 Provencher Blvd., PO Box 85, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2H 0G4. Boardman / Northland Funeral Home in care of arrangements, 1-204-778-7982

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 11, 2014