Wanda Johnston

Wanda Johnston

Wanda Johnston Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from May 27 to May 28, 2010.
JOHNSTON, Wanda August 17, 1917 On Sunday, May 23, 2010, Wanda passed away with family by her side. We will greatly miss our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Wanda was a kind and beautiful person who will be missed by all who knew her. She spent her life devoted to her family, as we were devoted to her. Wanda was born in Calgary and grew up in Strathmore, Alberta. She returned to Calgary where she met the love of her life, Cooper. They moved to Edmonton and began a life together and were married 50 years. Wanda was predeceased by her husband, Dr. Cooper Johnston, her brother, Hal Knapp, and her daughter-in-law, Mary Johnston. She is survived by her son, Bill Johnston (Mary) and children, Susan Boissonneault (Grant and Adam), Laureen Partington (Jeremy, Jessica and Valerie), Ron, Elizabeth, Eric and Kathleen; and daughters, Susan Stratton (Bruce, William, Jill), Lynn Fraser (Tom, Jill and Eric Tredget, Sarah and Nicholas), Jill McLennan (Graham, Meredith, Carly and Rod), Margot Routhier (Steve and Luc). The family wishes to thank the staff at Capital Care Grandview for their kindness and excellent care for Wanda. Private Family Service to be held in August. South Side Memorial Chapel. Patterson, Mittelstadt & Justik. (780) 432-1601. To send condolences visit, www.southsidememorial.com

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June 3, 2010

Jan Martin posted to the memorial.

June 1, 2010

Meredith McLennan posted to the memorial.

May 31, 2010

Teresa Lindemulder posted to the memorial.

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Jan Martin

June 3, 2010

Dear Jill and family,

My condolences on the loss of your beloved mother and grandmother. She must have been a wonderful lady, whose fine qualities will remain alive through all of you.

Meredith McLennan

June 1, 2010

Wanda was kind, thoughtful and raised 5 wonderful children. I aspire to be as good a mother as she was. Loves Grandma.

Teresa Lindemulder

May 31, 2010

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Tommy and Ida Banks and family

May 28, 2010

Our condolences to the Johnston family in the loss of your mother Wanda. We have fond memories of your family.

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