Madeline Laura Johnson

Madeline Laura Johnson, aged 91 years of Moose Jaw, SK, passed away peacefully at Extendicare on Friday, July 15th, 2016.  She was predeceased by her loving husband, Hank (G.O.) Johnson; her parents, Doll and Thomas Wilson; and her brother and his wife, Bob and Meaghan Wilson.  Madeline will be sadly missed by her sister, Joan Garwood of Victoria, BC; children: Barry (Kay) Johnson, Wendy (Ray) Cox and Donna Johnson; grandsons: Curtis (Holly) Cox, Kevin (Ashley) Johnson, Trevor (Tracy) Cox, Clinton (Brandi) Cox, Terry (Leanne) Johnson and Jeff (Amber) Cox; and eleven great-grandchildren.  Madeline spent her childhood years in Broadview, SK on the family farm.  Shortly after completing her grade 12 in a one room school house, she joined the Canadian Air Force and left for Halifax, NS.  During her time as a secretary, she met Hank (G.O.), and loved blossomed.  After the war, she returned to Brandon, MB and studied to be a lab technician.  Hank (G.O.) arrived, swept her off her feet and they were married June 28th, 1947.  They started their new life in Regina, SK and a few years later chose Moose Jaw as the city to raise their family.  Madeline was a dedicated homemaker devoting her time to raising their children.  She was very involved with her church, teaching Sunday school, Auxiliary of the Trainman of the Lady Smith Lodge, and the Camera Club.  She loved to sew and made beautiful clothes for her daughters, and many a dance costume.  She enjoyed planting and tending her garden that fed her family well.  She joined Hank at many of his musical engagements and loved to dance.  Later in life, she took up two new challenges, learning to drive and playing golf.  Madeline will always be remembered for her beautiful smile and her dedication and support to family, friends and church.  Madeline had a great ability of showing unconditional love, kindness and was always ready to help others.  She lived by the golden rule “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”.  After Hank‘s passing, Madeline continued to live in the family home until she was 86.  She then moved to Chez Nous, and after a brief hospital visit in December 2014, she moved to Extendicare.  The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff and doctors at the Union Hospital and the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital, as well as Chez Nous and Extendicare, for the wonderful care and compassion they provided for their mom.  The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, July 21st, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. in St. Aidan Anglican Church, 124 1st Ave NE, Moose Jaw, SK, officiated by Reverend-Deacon Arleen Champion.  Following a time of fellowship, interment will take place at Sunset Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Madeline‘s name may be made to the Alzheimer Association of Saskatchewan Inc, 301-2550 – 12th Ave, Regina, SK S4P 3X1 or to the Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada, P.O. Box 309 Saskatoon, SK S7K 3L3.  Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane.  Calvin Gammel, Funeral Director 306-693-4550