RITA JOHNSON (THOMSEN)

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RITA JOHNSON (nee THOMSEN) Peacefully, at the Tache Nursing Centre, on Friday, January 3, 2003, Rita passed away at the age of 70. She will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her children, Karen (Sean) Goodyear, Randy, and Doug (Judy) grandchildren, David (Shelley) Goodyear, Shannon (Lisa) Goodyear, Dana, Christopher and Karli Johnson, Kristina, Shawn and Robert Johnson; and great-grandchildren, Brittany and Sarah Goodyear. Rita is also survived by her brother Ron Thomsen and sisters, Greta Fox and Carol Thomsen. Rita was predeceased by her parents, Viggo and Lisa Thomsen, her brothers, Carl and Gunnar, and her sisters, Cecilia Allan and Inga Morgan. Although Rita spent the last 21 years of her life at Tache, she never lost her sense of humour nor her keen interest in people. Never one to complain, she took each day as it came and eagerly looked forward to shopping trips and other outings. For some years she was an active member of the Stroke Recovery Association of Manitoba (the Stroke Club) and to her delight, once served as President. Rita will leave behind memories of a cheerful outlook, good humour and caring attitude towards all who came in contact with her. A special thank you to the staff on 3DE for being Ritas "extended family". A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 11 at 3:00 p.m. at the Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ritas memory may be made to the Stroke Recovery Association of Manitoba, 1 - 333 Vaughan St, Winnipeg, R3B 3J9. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 07, 2003