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LOUISE (JO) GROOM (JOHANNSON)
Born: Dec 22, 1928
Date of Passing: Apr 28, 2021
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LOUISE (JO) GROOM
(nee JOHANNSON)
December 22, 1928 – April 28, 2021
She was predeceased by her husband Jim, sister Sigga Moore (Robert), and brothers, Tom (Ann), John and Francis (Flo). She is greatly missed by her four children, Heather, Gayle Lumsden (Mike), Janice (Ron Friesen) and James Jr., sisters, Rena Arksey and Blanche McLeod (Art), brother Robert (Ferne) and sister-in-law Cathy (John). Mom also leaves behind her grandchildren, Mac, Steven, David, Tamisha, Matthew and Mandy, their children, and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Mom was born and raised on a farm near Langruth, MB. Over the years, our family had many good times staying with relatives there. Jo moved to Winnipeg for nurses training, graduating from the Winnipeg General Hospital in 1950. It was as a student nurse that she met our father when he was a patient there.
After having her children, Mom returned to work spending much of her career as a member of the IV Team at Health Sciences Centre. She was very proud of her skills, finding veins that nobody else could. After retirement, our parents started to travel, eventually finding Whisper Creek in La Belle, Florida where they spent many happy winters. It was there we found out what an athlete Mom was, excelling at shuffleboard, petanque, bowling and billiards.
Mom was a genuinely warm, loving person, who welcomed everyone who came into her life. She had a gentle sense of humour and a quiet competence that let her meet any difficulty that came her way. She is loved and she is missed.
Our thanks to Jerry Floom and the healthcare workers who enabled us to take care of Mom in her home until the end of her long life.
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 08, 2021
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Sorry to hear about Louise's passing. I remember her kindness and generosity both at her home in Winnipeg and when she and Jim came to visit me in Alberta. My memories of her and her family will always be part of my life and my I wish her children all the best during a tough time. - Posted by: A. Rempel (Friend) on: May 26, 2021
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It is with great difficulty I find myself having to write this but I wanted to let readers know that Grandma Jo was truly a gem. Grandma' Jo was a gift from God and those that were given the opportunity to be in the presence of this extraordinary human being know exactly how much of an angel Grandma Jo was. I have fantastic memories of Grandma Jo that will last a lifetime. May you rest in paradise Grandma Jo. - Posted by: David McCorkle (Grandson ) on: May 12, 2021
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On behalf of the WGH/HSC Nursing Alumni we extend our sincerest condolences to Jo's family and friends. Jo was a treasure to our nursing alumni being a valued '50 class rep. Jo made a difference and will be missed. - Posted by: MARIAN Ulyatt (WGH/HSC Nursing Alumni Friendship Convenor) on: May 10, 2021
