Obituary of Sylvia Johnson

Obituary Johnson, Sadie With great sadness the family of Sadie Johnson announce her passing on Thursday, March 17th at Dr Cooke Extended Care Centre in Lloydminster, Ab. She was 87 years old. Sadie was born July 21st, 1917 in Lloydminster, to Bert and Olive Hawkins. She grew up on their homestead east of Lloydminster with her sister and three brothers. After attending school she decided to study home economics at Vermillion College and there met Jim Johnson of Maidstone, Sask. They married in October 1940 and moved to the family farm north of Maidstone where they resided for most of their lives. In May 1943 they were surprised to learn that the baby they were expecting was twins. Margaret and Martin kept her busy in those early years along with cooking and caring for threshing crews and hired men. In 1954, Sadie was stricken with polio and lost the use of her legs as well as partial paralysis in one arm. She was always a fighter and through pure determination and positive thinking regained the use of her arm and one leg. Although she remained handicapped for the rest of her life, she resolved to live her life as normally as was possible and she did! Sadie was a dedicated wife to Jim and a great mother for Martin and Margaret. She was always there for her family and together with Jim formed a strong foundation for her kids to build their lives on. She loved spending time with her five grandchildren after they arrived, and in later years doted upon her great grandchildren. The country life was the perfect life for Sadie. She was a farmer at heart, and even until recent months kept a daily diary chronicling the weather. She loved her gardens and took a great deal of pride in them, especially the flowers beds. She was a very good cook and also enjoyed knitting and needlework. Sadie was a member of the Legion and took an active part in the Ladies Auxiliary. She also contributed whenever she could in Milleton Hall events and other local activities Sadie will be greatly missed by her family and her many friends and acquaintances Sadie is survived by her son Martin (Dawn) Johnson of Maidstone, Sask; daughter Margaret Trawick (Al Jenik) of Calgary, Ab.; Grandchildren: Dale Johnson of Calgary, Ab.; Leanne Johnson of Saskatoon, Sask.; Bryan Trawick of Calgary, Ab.; Randy Trawick of Calgary, Ab.; Heather Trawick of Vancouver, B.C.; Great-grandchildren: Chase Milligan of Saskatoon, Sask.; Ashley Johnson of Calgary, Ab.; Sister-in laws: Eunice Hawkins of Saskatoon, Sask.; Alice Hawkins of Prince Albert, Sask.; Three nephews and four nieces: Allan( Marg) Hawkins of Kamloops, B.C.; Avis ( Bernie) White of Manotick, Ont.; Neil(Tammy) Hawkins of Edmonton, Ab.; Carolyn (Lynn) Macintosh of Edmonton, Ab.; Rodger (Mildred) Hawkins of Calgary, Ab.; Lucille (Jon) Lamb of Saskatoon, Sask.; Joyce Schuberg of Salem, Oregon. She was predeceased by her husband, Jim Johnson; her mother Olive Hawkins, her father Bert Hawkins; her sister Maisie Hawkins; her brothers Gerald, Charlie and Roy Hawkins; two nephews Gerry Hawkins and Clifford Leachman; sister-in law & brother in law, Charlie and Helen Leachman; Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, March 23rd at Maidstone United Church with Reverend Ean Kasper officiating. Tributes were given by grandchildren Leanne and Dale Johnson who shared many happy memories of growing up next door to Sadie and Jim. Honorary pallbearers were “All those who shared in mom’s life.” Active Pallbearers were Dale Johnson, Bryan Trawick, Randy Trawick, Murray Lundquist, David Lundquist, and Darryl Petterson. Internment took place at Maidstone Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements were entrusted to McCaw Funeral Service Ltd. of Lloydminster. Card of Thanks The family of the late Sadie Johnson would like to thank everyone who so generously supported us in our time of sorrow. The gifts of food, flowers, cards, and memorial donations were greatly appreciated. Thanks also for the thoughtful phone calls, visits, hugs, and attendance at the funeral service. A heartfelt thanks to all those who visited Mom during many months in respite in the Maidstone Hospital and in the Dr Cooke Centre. We know how much those visits brightened her days! We extend our gratitude to Dr. Kerlis and the staff at Dr Cooke Extended Care Centre for making Mom as comfortable as they could in her last few months. A very special thank you to those who participated in the Funeral Service: Reverend Ean Kasper for your comforting words and compassion; the organist, Frances Wright, and the United Church Choir for beautiful renditions of Mom’s favourite hymns; Leanne and Dale Johnson for sharing cherished memories of our family; the pallbearers, grandsons and neighbours who are always there for us; the Maidstone United Church C.E. Wing for the delicious lunch which followed the service; Glen McCaw and staff of McCaw Funeral Service for your kindness, understanding and efficient service. Donations in memory of Sadie may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.