E. D. JULIANNA (JULIE) JOHNSON

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E. D. JULIANNA (JULIE) JOHNSON March 27, 1912 - November 13, 2003 Julianna (Toole) Johnson died peacefully at Lake of the Woods District Hospital on November 13, 2003. Julianna was born on March 27, 1912 to George and Eleanor Toole. She was a graduate of Havergal College in Toronto in 1931, University of Toronto, B.A. 1934 and Vancouver General Hospital, R.N. 1938. She married Larry P. Johnson in Kenora in 1939. They had eight children and were lifetime citizens of Kenora. Julianna was predeceased by her parents; her husband; her brothers, Laurence and Michael Toole and her sons, Paul and Terry. She is lovingly remembered and survived by son Larry (Lyn) Johnson, Calgary; daughter-in-law Sue Johnson, Kenora; daughter Eleanor (Bill) Kyle, Kenora; daughter Mary Pat (Rob) Dickson, Winnipeg; son Bill (Janet) Johnson, Winnipeg; daughter Elizabeth/Honey (Tony) Jones, Mississauga; son Kevin (Deborah) Johnson, Calgary; 23 grandchildren; four great-granddaughters; brother Ned (Anne) Toole, Edmonton and sisters-in-law, Evelyn Ingo and Marjorie Merceline Pigott, Vancouver. Juliannas main focus in life was her large family to whom she devoted vast amounts of time and energy. She was a patient, wonderful, caring mother and grandmother. She was active in the community being a lifetime member of St. Albans Cathedral, a longtime member of the Chancel Guild and a member of the Ladies Hospital Auxiliary. She enjoyed friendships with many people including her square dancing group and her afternoon Bridge Club with whom she played bridge until she was 89. Her favourite time of year was summertime when she loved sharing the family island on Lake of the Woods with her ever growing and changing family. She took great pleasure in boat rides, picnics and sunsets on beautiful Lake of the Woods. Immediate cremation has taken place. A memorial service and celebration of her life will be held at St. Albans Cathedral, 312 Main St. So. Kenora on Saturday, November 22 at 1:30 p.m. A reception downstairs in the church hall will follow immediately afterwards. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make a donation in Juliannas memory to the Lake of the Woods C.T. Scanner Fund or to St. Albans Cathedral or to a charity of ones choice.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 20, 2003