KELSEY IRENE JOHNSON

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KELSEY IRENE JOHNSON Peacefully on December 31, 2002 at the St. Amants Centre in Winnipeg, Kelsey passed away at the age of 11 years and four months. Kelsey, dearly beloved daughter of Stephen and Verna Johnson of Lundar, MB; sister of Krista (Mark) Klatt, their children, Kayson and Alexandra of Thompson, MB; sister of Amber (Mark) of Lundar, MB who will dearly miss our special girl, also known as Kelsey Mouse. Kelsey was born on August 13, 1991 in Winnipeg, MB. Kelsey went to Lundar School (1998 - June 2002). Kelsey touched many lives of people in her short life. For all who knew Kelsey, she always had a winning smile and a twinkle in her big blue eyes. Kelsey went to live at St. Amants Centre on November 25, 2002 due to her handicapped disabilities. Besides her loving family, she leaves to mourn her passing, her Grandpa Bill and Grandma Alice Saunders; Auntie Doris Johnson, cousins, Dean (Lorrisa) Johnson and Becky (James) McGillan; Uncle Tom (Maureen) Johnson, cousins, Mark (Kristina), Gordie (Amanda), and Jamie Johnson; Auntie Hope (Brian) Sigfusson, cousins, Dwayne (Trudi), their children, Brett, Tenneile and Tatum Sigfusson, cousins Grant (Michelle), their children, Blake, Alexis, Ashley and Emily Sigfusson; Auntie Pat (David), cousins, Warren, Wade (Jennifer), their children, Hayley and Abbey Sigfusson; Auntie Rose (Bob) Benedictson, cousins, Tanis Benedictson, Trina McDonald and her son Tanner; Auntie Nora (Rick) Saunders, cousins, Bill and Jai Simpkin; Uncle George Saunders, and cousin Adam; Uncle Rick Saunders; Auntie Debbie Saunders (Alfredo), cousins, Jeffrey and Kayla Borges, Christopher Saunders (Rachelle) Uncle Curtis (Tersea) Saunders, cousins, Gina and Jason; Step-Uncle Mervin Saunders (Irene), cousins, Mike, Rebecca, Diane and William. Kelsey was predeceased by her sister Serena Laurel on August 13, 1991; her grandparents, Ben and Irene Johnson; her Uncle Benny Johnson; her cousin Brent Sigfusson; and her grandmother Violet Saunders; and her great-grandmother Gertie Miljure. The family extends a special thank you to the Childrens Hospital, Pediatric Extended Care Unit, the doctors, nurses and all hospital staff for all of your care for Kelsey over the years. Also to all of Kelseys nurses and special services workers that helped with Kelsey, and a special big hug to Linda Fletcher. Also a special thanks to the nurses and staff of 2-East, St. Amants Centre. Kelsey loved being home for Christmas with her whole family this year. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 6 at the Lundar Lutheran Church with Pastor Terry Throndson officiating. Interment to follow in the Lundar Cemetery. Viewing will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Active pallbearers will be her cousins, Jamie Johnson, Adam Saunders, Tanis Benedictson, Jai Simpkin, Christopher Saunders, and Warren Sigfusson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Olive "Nanny" Sweetland, John (Diane), Tegan and Donny Malcolm, Natasha Burdett, Kristin Jobling, April Anderson, Lisa Monkman, Uncle Dennis and Auntie Wendy Christensen and Marla Sweetland. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Amants Centre, 440 River Rd., Winnipeg, MB R2M 3Z9, or to the Childrens Wish Foundation of Canada, Manitoba Chapter, 350 St. Marys, Winnipeg, MB (945-9474), or to the Lundar Lutheran Church Memorial Fund. Arrangements in care of Arnason Funeral Homes Ltd. Ashern - Lundar (204) 768-2072

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 04, 2003