MARGARET "PEGGY" JOHNSON

Peggy was born January 22, 1915 in Moose Jaw and passed away March 1, 2010 at the age of 95. She was a longtime employee of Moose Jaw Union Hospital and the Harwood Hotel. Peggy is predeceased by her husband Wiley, parents Robert and Hughina Colquhoun; sister Effie Cook of Dugald, MB; brothers Andy Colquhoun of Moose Jaw and Jim Colquhoun of Chicago, IL; son-in-law Dave Ross of Moose Jaw. She will be sadly missed by her children Paul (Lynne) and their children, Kim, Brad and  Ingrid (Will); Hazel Ross and her children Michele (Rick), Gord (Tammy), Don and Kathy (Dean); Ron (Wendy) and their children Jennifer (Grant) and Michael (Martha); twelve great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Ethel Fournier of Port Hardy, BC and numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held at W.J.Jones & Son Chapel on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 3:00pm.  Della Ferguson will officiate.  Interment will take place at a later date. For those so wishing memorials may be directed to Pioneer Lodge, 1000 Albert St., Moose Jaw, S6H 2Y2 or a Charity of Choice. In living memory of Peggy, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.

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Terry & Marian McDonnell - Guelph, ON: Ron; Your Mom was a living testament to hard work accompanied by good nature. She was extremely proud of you and your family. Everyone who knew her loved her - what a great legacy. Our thoughts are with you, Wendy, JJ and Mike. Sincerely, Terry & Marian 

Lynne Bayne - Regina SK: Dear Hazel - My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your Mom was a good friend to my Mom Lil Wilkinson and great support in Mom's later years. May your memories comfort you. Lynne Bayne

Diane & John Lucyk - Toronto, ON: Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Donna Christianson - Moose Jaw, SK: Peggy you will be dearly missed. We had some good times while working at the Harwood. Donna

Mickey Heron - Moose Jaw, SK: Dear Hazel and family:  I feel so bad about your Mom, even though I knew it was coming.  I will miss seeing you and her at the Lodge and our little chats.  Your Mom was a wounderful women.  I will not be able to attend the service, but will be thinking about you, take care, and know that I'm sending my sincerest sympathy to you.  Mickey

Robert and Corliss Okerstrom - Moose Jaw, SK: Paul, Hazel and rest of the Family - sorry to hear the news of your mother's  passing  - always enjoyed talking with Peggy and she would always remember being out at the farm.  Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Bill Roach - Saskatoon, SK: Sincere condolences to Paul, Hazel and Ron and their families. I will always remember her kindness and warmth that she gave to me and Les. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.

Bob & Faye Boyd - Oakville, ON: Our thoughts are with you all at this time and our hearts are heavy.  Peggy was a great lady and a second mother to us kids growing up in Moose Jaw.  She was loved by all and will always remain in our memories. With our deepest sympathy.  Bob & Faye

Diana Humenick - Moose Jaw, SK: Hazel, sorry to hear of your Mom's death.  "Within the embrace of family we discover the sharing of life's most precious legacy. It is here we learn to love and to be loved, and to understand the meaning of listening hearts, outstretched hands, and the song of joy and laughter. The beauty of family brings us cherished memories we wish to hold forever, for it is through our memories that our hearts find their way home." ~flavia

Anna & Marie Truitt - Toronto, ON: Dear Paul, Hazel, Ron and your families. Please accept our heartfelt sadness and sympathy on your mother's passing. We will miss her warmth, radiance and genuine caring through many years of friendship. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you in your time of sorrow. Anna & Marie Truitt

Joyce (Heather) Meyers - Okotoks, AB: So sorry that I can not attend the funeral.  I will miss "Aunt Maggie" so very much as I know you all will.  My prayer is for God's comfort and peace to be with Paul, Ron & Hazel and your families at this very difficult time.  With love, Heather

Edith Benson - Mosse Jaw, SK: My thoughts and prayers with you at this time. Edith Benson

Darla and Lloyd Spicer - Moose Jaw, SK: Paul, Hazel, Ron and Families; We were very sorry to learn of your Mom's passing.  She was a terrific lady, we always enjoyed a visit with her.  We are sorry that we were unable to attend the service, we were out of town and only heard about it today.  May your many memories help to sustain you during this difficult time.  With our deepest sympathies to all.  Darla and Lloyd Spicer.

Charlotte Ayers - Regina, SK: Dear Hazel; My deepest sympathy.  Your mother was a great bridge player. I was glad to hear that the Prayer scarf was given to you.  You can think about her when you wear it and how you drove us to the bridge games.  Your mother in recent years won out as the oldest person at the UCW luncheons and I was second.  The last one I went to I believe I was the oldest.  She lived a long and active life and will be missed.    Sincerely,  Charlotte Ayers.

Keith & Judy Ferguson - Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia: Ron:  So sorry to hear of "Peggy's" passing, so proud to have known her, kind and considerate and a great wit, kept us all in line also, deepest sympathy to all the family.

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