Dorothy Margaret Johnson
July 31st, 2011
With deepest regret, we announce the passing of a very special and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Dorothy Margaret Johnson passed away Sunday, July 31, 2011 at the Red Deer Hospital at the age of 87, with family by her side. Born in Ponoka, Alberta on July 27, 1924, she was the youngest daughter of Beulah and Herman Dickau. She grew up in the Bentley/Gull Lake area and went to work in Sylvan Lake, where she met Gordon Johnson. They were married March 16, 1947 in Sylvan Lake and resided at the family farm in the Pine Hill district until they retired and moved to Sylvan Lake in 1974. She was currently an active member of the Sylvan Lake Legion Auxiliary Branch #212 serving as Seargent of Arms, Evening Guild of the SL Presbyterian Church and an avid bingo caller and player. She served on the Parkland Credit Union Board of Directors for 21 years and also volunteered in many, many other community organizations throughout her life.
Dorothy will be lovingly remembered by her family of 4 children-Jim(Shirleen) of Stauffer, Robert(Jeannie) of Quesnell, BC, Pat(Ted) Moore of Red Deer and Gary Johnson of Red Deer, 8 grandchildren and their spouses, 14 great grandchildren, brother Harvey(Margaret) Dickau, sister-in-laws, Joan Dickau and Eva Johnson and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Gordon, son Wesley and grandson Mark.
A memorial service for Dorothy will be held at 2 pm on Friday, August 5, at Sylvan Lake Memorial Presbyterian Church. Donations in memory of Dorothy Johnson may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, (directed for leukemia research), 101, 6751 – 52 Ave., Red Deer, AB T4N 4K8, (www.cancer.ca) or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
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Eleanor and myself would like to extend our sincere sympathy to all of Dorothys family. We both remember many happy and fun times our family shared. We still remember all the beautiful Barbie clothes Dorothy made for us as kids. Please know we are thinking of you all. God Bless You
We were very sorry to hear of the passing of Dorothy. Her daughter, Pat and son-in-law Ted were very good friends of us in earlier years. We were in 4-H and School together and had many good times. Dorothy was kind and gentle and may God give you strength in your time of sorrow. Love, Jim and Bonnie Dick
I would like to extend my deepest heartfelt sympathies to all of Dorthys Family & Friends, she will be missed by all.I will surley miss seeing her in her chair at bingo on Thursday nights at the Seniors Hall. She gave me the chance to become the second caller there and I was glad to take over when she decided to retire from calling. Again my deepest sympathies to the family. Sincerely her friend Bev
Eleanor and myself would like to extend our sincere condolences to all of Dorothys family. We lovingly remember all the fun times we shared with all your family as we were growing up. We still talk about all the lovely barbie clothes Dorothy sewed for us and l believe there are still a couple around. Please know we are thinking of you all God Bless you, Diane and Eleanor Martin and family