JOHNSON: In Loving Memory of Rose Isabell Johnson (Stewart) who was born December 26, 1929 on the farm at Daysville, SK and passed away December 3, 2013 at North Battleford, SK. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 64 years, John ; daughter, Glenda (Gordon) Parkinson and family: Carla (Brent) Johnson - Ellie & Lilah, Stewart (Amy) - Benton; son, Stewart (Shirley); daughter, Mary (Jim) Glover and family:Curtis (Christie) Trann - Abby & Ethan, Vickie (Shane) Powell - Boston, Dylan, Isabelle; son, Bill (Phyllis) and family: Amber (Garett) Brechin - Daryn, Amelia, Charlize; Tyler, Clayton, Scott, Nolan; son, Dave (Jean) - Robert & Andrew; son, Alec (Andrea) and family: Jonathan, Jamie, Christopher, Peter, Keith; son, Murray (Cindy) and family: Holly (Dylan) - Powell & Jody; sister, Margaret (Charlie) Macnab; brother, Peter Stewart; sisters-in-law: Evelyn Bowers, Phyllis Johnson; many nieces, nephews and friends. Rose was predeceased by her mother, Mary Stewart, her father, Jack Stewart, brother, John Stewart. Rose was raised on a farm near Daysville, SK; took her Grade 11 in Livelong; moved to Saskatoon to take a Business Office Course, married her high school friend, John Johnson. They raised their seven children, moving several times through the years, settling in North Battleford. Rose loved her songs which she wrote and recorded. Knitting, crocheting, tatting, visiting with friends and family, living at Turtle Lake in the summer, having her kids around her on special occasions (or anytime she could have them home) were included in her songs. Service of Thanksgiving for Rose's Life was held Sat., Dec. 7, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. from "The Garden Chapel" ~ Battlefords Funeral Service, North Battleford, SK with Mrs. Joyce Salie, officiating. Eulogy and Shared Memories were given by Joyce Salie and Rose's family. Reading: "The Rose Beyond the Garden". Music Ministry: today's recorded selections are from Rose's CD: "Her Own Creations"; Soloist - Stewart Parkinson: - "Amazing Grace" and Hymn Selections "Church In the Wildwood" & "Where the Roses Never Fade" . The Honoruary Pallbearers were "All the Grandchildren" and Urn Bearers were The Oldest Grandchildren: Carla Johnson and Curtis Trann. Memorials are requested to Heart and Stroke Foundation or Multiple Sclerosis Society. Interment will take place at a later date. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. (396) 446-4200 ____________________________________________________
