Remembering Leona Jane Johnson
October 30, 1937 ~ May 9, 2014 Leona Jane Sigmund was born on October 30, 1937 to Art and Lydia Sigmund.
Leona married the love of her life, Glenn Johnson, in 1957. They farmed north east of Carbon for 57 years.
Leona was a jack of all trades. Although she was unable to read a note of music she could pick up nearly any stringed instrument and blow anyone away with her talent. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, was an expert crafter and baked the best bread in the world. Like most farm wives, she was great at multitasking and could juggle helping in the field, cooking meals while raising her four children.
Leona and Glenn found many new friends over the last 26 years, while wintering in the U.S, and enjoyed spending time with them.
She is survived by; husband Glenn, 4 children Brenda (Barry), Terry (Tara), Sandra, Darrel, 7 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, 2 sisters Vivian Ryan and Carolyn (Lloyd) Paget, brother-in-law Lyle Johnson and numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her sister Eileen Sigmund.
She was called home suddenly on May 9th 2014, and will be greatly missed by all that knew her. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 P.M., on Tuesday, May 13, 2014,at The Carbon Community Hall, with Harold Hunter officiating. In lieu of flowers please; donate to Alzheimer Society Alberta and Northwest Territories 10531 Kingsway Avenue Edmonton, AB T5H 4K1. Courtney-Winters Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements (403 823 2666).
