Jo-Anne, youngest daughter of Permilia and Alfred Couture, was born in Chatham, Ontario and passed away from Alzheimer ’s at UHNBC Hospital, Prince George on October 21, 2022 at the age of 83.
She is survived by her husband and best friend Gerry; her brother Denny (Bernadette) Couture; daughter Judy (Randy) Pigeau; son Bob Yager (Cathy Simon); grandchildren Kyle (Bri) Pigeau, Michelle (Jessie) Tucker; great grandchildren Avalee and Noah Tucker and Beau Pigeau; sisters-in-laws Nancy and Gail Couture; brother-in-law Trev (Marilyne) Yager and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers Doug (late Shirley) and Bob Couture and sisters Vada (Gene) Riddell, Maxine (Jim) Graham, Marlene Foy and infant brother Rodney.
Jo-Anne lived in Prince George from 1978-1985 and returned in September 2020 to be closer to family. She had a successful and much respected 42 year career as a nurse. She was quiet, a very good listener, compassionate and caring, always putting others ahead of herself. She will be so sadly missed.
A Memorial Service will be held 2pm, October 31, 2022 at Lakewood Funeral Home, 1055 Ospika Blvd.
