Mrs. Johanna Donkersgoed passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2016.
Johanna is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Gerrit; her children Joyce and Ken; daughter-in-law Alana; grandchildren Gerrit and Braden; her brother Bert; sister Trix; as well as many cousins, sisters and brothers-in-law.
Johanna was born May 30, 1926 in Barneveld, Netherlands. She immigrated to Canada with her family in 1952. The family settled in Iron Springs.
Gerrit and Johanna moved to Coaldale in 1961 to farm, where they remained until her passing. Her last few years were made possible to live at home with the help of her 2 loving caregivers Beverly and Rowena.
Johanna was a faithful Christian and loved music and flowers. She was a great cook and loved gardening. Johanna was a member of the Dutch Canadian Club and loved to Klompen dance. She was a wise, patient, independent, caring, strong woman with a fighting spirit that carried her though her many years. She will be sadly missed by all that had the pleasure to know her.
A Celebration of Johanna’s Life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4th St. S., Lethbridge, AB.