December 16, 1933 - January 6, 2022
Loretta Johnson peacefully passed away on January 6, 2022, with her family by her side at Talarico Place in Castlegar, BC. She was 88 years old, and a long-time resident of Crawford Bay, BC.
Loretta was born in St. John's NL, the 2nd youngest in a family of 8 children.
She met and fell in love with Lloyd in Vancouver and married in 1955. They settled in Lloyd's home community of Crawford Bay. It was there they raised 6 children and operated a successful logging business. The property remained her home for 63 years.
Loretta was predeceased by her beloved husband Lloyd Johnson in 1987, her son Ted Johnson in 2008, and her daughter Terry (Sue) Murphy in 2018. Loretta leaves behind 4 children, Lou Johnson, Darrell Johnson, Kim Johnson (Gord), Jason (Ashley) Johnson; 12 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.
Loretta will be fondly remembered for her devotion to her children, her quick quips, snipes, and chuckles, and her appreciation of vibrant blooming flowers.
A sincere thank-you to the staff at Talarico Place for the compassionate, patient, and empathic care Loretta received over the past 32 months.
A special thank-you to Joanne O'Keefe for sharing her heart.
A celebration of life is planned for the spring.