Gloria June Johnson of Drumheller beloved wife of the late Herb Johnson passed away after a lengthy illness on December 26, 2011 at the age of 71 years. Gloria was born in Medicine Hat on May 9, 1940 to Gottlieb and Rosie Betker. Gloria lived on the family farm till she was 5years old and then the family moved into medicine Hat till she was in her teens. She then met Herb Johnson and they were married on June 21, 1958. They moved to Walsh and began their life together along with having three sons. Gloria was a nursing Aide for many years, her compassion and kindness shone on many people. Herb and Gloria moved to Drumheller in 1972, and soon after Gloria was employed at Drumheller Regional Hospital till her illness took over and she could not work anymore.Gloria enjoyed playing cards, country music, dancing, snowmobiles, cooking, and shopping till she dropped.
Gloria is survived by; her three sons Darwin (Kathy), Wesley and Kevin (Cindi) her Grandchildren: Barry (Sara, Ardyn), Bradely, Jerad, Jason, Jesse, Lucas, Pam (Mike, Avery, Kaylee) and her Great Grandchildren: Aedyn, Avery and Kaylee, one sister Betty Weibe ( Lawerence) from Medicine Hat, AB along with one brother Wallace Betker from Medicine Hat, AB. Gloria Johnson was predeceased by her husband Herb Johnson, her parents Gottlieb and Rosie Betker and her brother Wilbert Betker.
A Memorial Service will be held at Courtney-Winters Funeral Home, in Drumheller, Alberta on January 3, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. with Jerry Beskowine officiating. Following the service the luncheon will be at the Johnson's Residents 151 3rd Ave S., Rosedale, AB, from 4:00 - 6:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers Memorial Donations may be made in honour of Gloria to Alberta Lung Association PO Box 4700 STN South Edmonton, AB T6E 9Z9, Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta & N.W.T. Room 124, Professional Building 430-6 Avenue S.E. Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2S8 or Alberta Cancer Foundation Tom Baker Cancer Center 1331-29 Street NW Calgary, AB T2N 4N2.
