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Judith Johnstone

July 09, 1941 - October 27, 2017

Obituary For Judith Johnstone

Judith “Judy” Johnstone, resident of Grande Prairie, AB, formerly of Lorlie, SK, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017, at Points West Living, at the age of 76 years.

Judy Johnstone (nee Welsh) was born July 9, 1941. When she was born, her Dad was overseas, fighting in World War II. She met him when she was 4 years old. When the hospital trains came in and the soldiers were coming off, she kept asking her mother, “is that my daddy?” Judy’s parents settled and started farming in Lorlie, SK.

She went to elementary school in the community of Lorlie, then had to travel to Luther College in Regina for high school. Judy earned her Certificate of Education at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon.

Her first job was in the little southern Saskatchewan, community of Oungre, this was where Judy Welsh met Jerry Johnstone. They married July 18, 1964 and lived in Weyburn, SK. Judy could not get a job teaching, so she worked in the telephone office, switch board. She then started subbing at the Composite High School in Weyburn.

They had two girls: Jennifer Anne and Janette Lynn. Judy stayed at home, working hard, running the household, being involved in the girl’s activities and volunteering for different groups.

Jerry worked for Pan Canadian Petroleum. During the oil boom, in the fall of 1980, Jerry’s company transferred the family to Grande Prairie, AB.

Judy stayed at home while the girls were in school. She volunteered a couple of years with the Literacy Program, teaching new immigrants English as a second language. One time, she was granted the honour of Volunteer of the Year. In 1982, Judy went back to the UofR in SK and obtained her Degree in Education in order to work in Grande Prairie. After getting her degree, she did some subbing, then got on at the GPRC, where she taught until 2006, when she retired.

Judy and Jerry did a lot of golfing, curling, camping and a bit of travelling over the years. Shortly after, Dementia was detected and progressed, Judy stayed home until July 2016. She then went into the nursing home, where she passed away.

She will be fondly remembered by her husband Jerry Johnstone; and children: Jennifer (Steve) Edwards, Janette (Rick) Pandachuck; grandchildren: Jordan (Nathan) Froese, Shelby Edwards (Davin), Cole (Sara), Bobbi (Zach), and Jamie Pandachuck’ great- grandchildren: Easton Edwards-Gardiner, Natalie Froese, Skylar, and Grayson; sisters: Elaine (Harold) Lemieux, and Pat Ottenbriett; as well as nieces, nephews and their families.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2017, at 2:00pm, at St. Paul’s United Church in Grande Prairie, AB (10206 100 Ave.)

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer Society (#102, 9823 - 116 Ave. Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 4B4) or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Services

4 Nov

Funeral Service

14:00 PM

St. Paul''s United Church , Get Directions »

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June 24, 2021

Hill Janet

Our sincerest sympathy for your loss. I wish we could be there to help celebrate a life well lived and a woman who was loved so much. May you be blessed with many happy memories. Love and hugs from Janet and Allan
June 24, 2021

Bender Sally

Dear Jerry and family, I am so sorry for your loss. So many memories of family and family reunions keep running through my mind. You will have such good ones to share in the coming days, and those are sure to keep Judy in your hearts always. With love and sympathy, Sal and family
June 24, 2021

Donald Grace

Thinking of you at this time of tears and sorrow. We are sad we cannot attend your momâ??s funeral as we will be out of town. She was a beautiful person. Hugs to you. Take care. Sincere sympathy, Grace and Dâ??Arcy.
June 24, 2021

Schweitzer Sherry

Judy will always hold a special place in my heart. I especially loved her wit and sense of humour. I love you, Judy, and miss you greatly. Heartfelt sympathy goes out to Jerry and family. Continue to treasure your memories and hold fast to the love you shared.
June 24, 2021

Her student Heather

see above
June 24, 2021

Skjonsby Wilf

Jerry and family So sorry to hear of Judy's passing. Our heart felt Condolences to you all. Mariann and Wilf Skjonsby
June 24, 2021

Metituk Helen

I was so sorry to hear of Judy's passing. She was such a beautiful person with such a kind heart. We were so lucky to have her as a friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
June 24, 2021

O'Hara Elaine

So sorry to hear about Judy's passing. I first met her when my late husband, Jack was working for Pan Canadian, and later, we both workd She was a bright light. May she rest in paradise
June 24, 2021

Hillstead Morris

Please accept our condolences to you and your family at this time of Judyâ??s passing. We have many fond memories of Judy going back to the 60â??s when we first met her and then throughout the years whenever we would get together at various times . You are in our thoughts and prayers. Morris & Fern, Kelly, Barbara, and Charlotte
June 24, 2021

Rosendale Nancy & John

We are thinking of all of you. Judy will be missed by everyone she touched in her life. I will always remember her laugh. She had a good sense of humour and loved to do things with her family. Take care of one another and remember all of the great times you had together as these memories will help you through the days ahead. Thinking of you and sending you our deepest sympathy. Love Nancy & John Rosendale

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