Norma Elizabeth Johnson, 74

Peacefully on Saturday, October 30, 2004 at the age of 74, Norma Elizabeth Johnston passed away at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River, Ontario.
She will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by her sons Daniel (Mim), Ian (Denise), and her daughter Susan (Wallace) Armstrong. Her grandchildren Angela, Alison, Matthew, Lanny, Brooke, and her great granddaughter Carmen. Hers sisters Noreen Gow of Woodstock, Ontario and Edyth Jenkins of Lodi, California. Also numerous nieces and nephews.
Norma was predeceased by her husband William Conley Johnson, her parents Leslie & Ruth Minshall and her brothers Raymond & Ross Minshall.
Norma was born August 12, 1930 in Biggar, Sask. She met Conley in Biggar while he was working there for CN. They were married November 30, 1948 and shortly after their marriage moved to Rainy River to start their new life together.
Norma was a devoted, loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was always there for her children and assumed extra responsibilities as a railroader’s wife.
She met Myrtle Robinson and sang in the United Church Choir for many years. Her piano playing was enjoyed by many people over the years. She especially enjoyed playing at family Christmas gatherings with her grandchildren singing with her. Norma was a dedicated member of the Eastern Star for 52 years and also was a past Matron. She will always be remembered for her quick wit, her jokes, her honesty and her love of life.
Memorial Services were held November 2, 2004 at 2 p.m at Knox United Church in Rainy River, with Minister Pat White officiating. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Knox United Church memorial Fund or the charity of your choice.
Honorary pallbearers were Cindy Lauzon, Marilyn McAlister, Laurene Hannam, Sophie Arpin, Linda Armstrong, Eunice Rusnak, Sheila Medwechuk.
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am the thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush of quiet birds in the circling flight,
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at may grave and cry,
I am not there, I did not die.
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