IVY GRACE JOHNSON (PENHALL)

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IVY GRACE JOHNSON (nee PENHALL) September 16, 1919- October 4, 2003 It is with the greatest of sorrow that the family of Ivy Grace Johnson announces her passing on October 4, 2003 at the Riverview Health Centre. Ivy leaves us to join her husband Albert Conrad Johnson, her mother Dorothy Mae (Sands) Penhall, her father Sydney Clarence Penhall and her brothers, Sydney William Penhall and Leslie James Penhall. She is survived by her beloved son Kenneth Albert Johnson and wife Judy; her devoted and loving sister, Gladys Tarala and husband Edward (Eddy) her devoted and loving brother, Douglas Penhall and wife Frances (Fran) her sister-in-law Elizabeth (Betty) Penhall; wife of the late Sydney W. Penhall, and her sister-in-law Berta Lundgren, sister of the late Albert C. Johnson. Also left to mourn are her grandchildren, Dianna Elizabeth Knoll, Nikki Lynn Naylor, Melanie Helen Sourisseau and husband Yanik, Hillary Anne Guay and husband Dwayne; great-grandsons, Johnathan, Joseph and Justin Knoll and great-granddaughter Nyomi Lynne Guay. Ivy is also survived by numerous cherished nieces and nephews. Born in Monmouth County, Wales on September 16, 1919, Ivy came to Canada with her parents while still an infant. After a brief period in Crystal City, the family eventually settled in Mulvihill, where Ivy spent her youth and attended school. At the young age of 16, Ivy left the farm and moved to Winnipeg, to embark upon her lifes journey. Several years after arriving in Winnipeg, she met and married Albert. The two loved singing and dancing, especially waltzes and dancing the "Swedish hambo". She often reminisced about the parties and get-togethers with family, friends and their "Sonny Boy", Ken, whom she loved so dearly. She had a wonderful sense of humour and enjoyed seeing everyone having a good time. Ivy loved the simple things in life. She had a great love for nature: birds, animals and flowers. She especially enjoyed her trips to her brother Douglas cabin at Minaki where she could enjoy nature, feed the squirrels and go fishing on Dougs boat. She had a way of finding goodness and beauty in the smallest of things. She loved watching sports, especially the Blue Bomber games, as well as curling and figure skating. Throughout her life, Ivys tireless work ethic led her to various jobs, including Crescent Creamery. Prior to her retirement Ivy worked for several years at Polo Park, where she met and made many good friends. Wherever she went, there was sure to be someone who knew Ivy. In her later years Ivy faced many enormous challenges with her health, which she met with tremendous courage. Her desire to overcome these obstacles kept her here for us to love and cherish a little while longer. She greatly enjoyed the visits from her family including her nieces and nephews who took the time to visit their "Auntie Ivy". Ivy had a simple philosophy on life and that was "Things always have a way of working themselves out, and they do". The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the nurses and staff of 4C at the Riverview Health Centre for their kindness in caring for Ivy. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 8 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel at Riverview Health Centre, 1 Morley Ave., Winnipeg, MB. When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me, I want no rites in the gloom filled room, Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little, but not too long, And not with your head bowed low, Remember the love that we once shared, Miss me, but let me go. For this is a journey we must all take And each must go alone, Its part of the Masters plan, A step on the road to home. So when you are lonely and sick at heart Go to the friends we know And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds, Miss me - but let me go. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 07, 2003