Jessie JOHNSTON

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JOHNSTON: Jessie Mabel Johnston (Hasiuk). On March 26, 2011 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre, Jessie Mabel Johnston passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Jessie was predeceased by her loving husband, Gordon, and brothers Peter and Jack. Left to cherish her memory aredaughters Elizabeth (Charter) Smith and Dianne (David) Graham; grand-daughters Janelle (Trenton) Zazalak, Courtney (Peter) Roberts, and Jill (Brent) Falk; great-grandchildren Keirnan, Skylar, Tatyanna, Lexi, McKenna, Carter and Julie. She is also survived by her brother Norm Hasiuk, and sisters Allyson Ford and Isabelle Paul, sister-in-law Nancy Hasick, several nieces and nephews, and her Hobb's "family". Jessie was born on January 18, 1923 in the McConnell district to parents John and Mary Hasiuk. She attended Marney school then later took a secretarial course in Winnipeg. While in Brandon, she met the love of her life, Gordon Johnston. They were married in 1945 and Jessie moved to the Beresford community where they farmed until their retirement to Brandon in 1974. She was an active member in her community, serving in the Beresford United Church, teaching Sunday School and leading CGIT. Jessie served on the executive of the Beresford UCW and was a dedicated participant in the annual Beresford Bake sale and Tea. She was honoured with a Life Membership in 1975 for her faithful service. In Brandon Jessie volunteered at Central Park Lodge and the Brandon Hospital. She was a member of Knox United Church and Chapel Fellowship Group making many new friends. In 2005, Jessie moved to Hobb's Manor where she enjoyed a very involved and happy lifestyle. Her compassion, caring, and affection to family and friends, was only surpassed by her gentleness. She made lifelong friends during all stages of her life and her devotion to her family remained constant. She had a loving and caring heart which was evidenced by all who knew her. Some of her favourite pastimes included baking, gardening, knitting, reading, crossword puzzles, Scrabble, Tile Rummy, watching "Jeopardy" and curling. Jessie experienced dreams of a lifetime when she twice travelled to Europe. Her family was the most important part of her life. She loved unconditionally and was an encourager and mentor to her girls. She was always generous with her gifts of baking and knitting to each family member and her treasured recipes were passed down to each granddaughter. A celebration of Jessie's life was held at Memories Chapel on Wednesday, March 30 with Rev. David Cathcart officiating. Donations in Jessie's memory may be made to "Tatyanna's Hope" in care of Westoba Credit Union, 3300 Victoria Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba, R7B 0N2. Expressions of sympathy maybe made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements were with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330.

As published in Brandon Sun on Apr 02, 2011