Joan KOHAL

KOHAL, Joan (Jodi) Joan Kohal, known as Jodi, in her 84th year, passed away with her daughter Karin by her side on March 22, 2018 at Royal Victoria Health Centre, Barrie. Cherished wife of the late Peter Uno Kohal (June 7, 2016), she was preceded in death by her son Rob Kohal (Hilary). Jodi is survived by her daughter Karin Thomson (Robb), her sister Janet Peterson (Jim), grandchildren Jessica, JD and Stephanie Thomson and Robbie and Evan Kohal and nephews Don and Jim Peterson. Jodi will be remembered for her joie de vivre and the positive energy she exuded. Jodi's passion was dance and she shared this passion for many years teaching students of all ages at her ballet school, Joan Kohal Studio of Ballet in Toronto. She went on to influence and inspire other dancers teaching and choreographing at Dancers Studio in Midland. Jodi spent many years at her beloved Georgian Bay, playing on the beach with her grandchildren and tending to her beautiful gardens. In recent years, Jodi and Peter moved to Barrie where they enjoyed a rich social life living at the Nautica. Jodi was a vibrant personality, described by many as an elegant woman who was incredibly positive, honest and direct, but above all else, inspiring.