Johanne Homer

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend six days before her 85th birthday after a courageous five-year battle with cancer.

Johanne was the cohesive presence who unified and organized the family gatherings, celebrations and events with love, affection, tenderness, caring and generosity.

She was born in Calgary and raised by a single mother (Jean) in Vancouver’s West End where she graduated from King George high school. “Josie” worked at IBM for a number of years where she made many lifelong friendships.

Predeceased by father Stewart Walsh and Mother Jean. Survived by her loving husband Don of fifty years; son Kris (Charlene) and granddaughters Danielle and Elisa; daughter Karen Todd and grandson Matthew and granddaughter Samantha.

She was a good all-round athlete who enjoyed swimming, tennis, skiing, pitch & putt golf, lawn bowling and loved to travel and drink martinis. She was an active member of a book club, bridge club and the Westender’s ladies’ group, and an avid gardener who took a great deal of pride in keeping the house landscaping very picturesque.

Our family would like to express our immense gratitude to our family physician Dr. Susan Chow and all the medical staff at the Lions Gate Hospital Palliative Care and Oncology Units, Northshore Hospice and BC Cancer Clinic for the outstanding care and compassion they gave Johanne in her final days. In lieu of flowers, donations to the BC Cancer Foundation would be appreciated.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, November 24, 2022 between 1:00-4:00 pm at Seymour Golf & Country Club, 3723 Mount Seymour Parkway, North Vancouver, BC.

Johanne will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered for her kindness, patience, sympathy, generosity, and a life well-lived.