(née Hoy, formerly Johnson)
Lois Gail Liesch, beloved wife of Blake, passed away at home
in Campbell River, BC on November 6th, 2014, surrounded
by her loving family whose care and support brought her joy.
Relatives and friends are invited to join the family at Sequoia
Springs Country Club at 700 Petersen Rd, Campbell River, BC
on Friday, November 14th at 1:00 p.m. to honour Lois and
celebrate her life.
Lois is survived by her husband of 13 years, Blake, and their
children and grandchildren: Dr. Shane Johnson (Heather) of
Phoenix, AZ and their children Bobbi Jo (Matthew) and Ryan
(Johanna); Shauna Johnson (Cam Millar) of Victoria and their
children Skye (Scott) and Cole; Darcy Johnson of Nanaimo
and her children Andrew (Jess), Brendan (Kyla), James and
Rhiannon; Dawn Johnson (Philip Clarke) of Nanaimo; Leslie
(Dan MacLennan) of Campbell River and their children Drew
(Erin) and Zella; Reid Johnson (Janice) of Winnipeg and their
children Olin (Carrie), Zachary (Jessica), Hollis and Shiloh;
Jeanne (Rob Kyle) of Anmore, BC and their children Robyn
and Adam; Andra Johnson (Gary Bradbury) of Taber, AB
and their children Kate (Jonathan) and Emily (Eric); David
Liesch (Benita) of Campbell River and their children Rebecca,
Amanda and Kris. Lois is also survived by four beautiful great
granddaughters; Ivy, Sienna, Summer and Nora who have
been a joy in the final chapter of her life.
Lois was born October 31, 1934 in Dawson Creek, BC the eldest
child of Grant and Dean Hoy. As a child she moved about with
her family in the midst of the Depression, from subsistence
living on the homestead in Groundbirch, BC to an inherited
property on Lac La Nonne, Alberta. Sometime later they left for
Edmonton in search of better opportunities, however, after a
short time they returned to the Peace Country to run a country
store in Baldonnel, BC. In her teen years they finally settled in
Dawson Creek where Lois graduated from South Peace High
School in 1953.
She married Richard Johnson in 1954 and began her first
career as a farm wife and mother. While raising six children
to be independent and adventurous, she also began a career
in the social services field. Once her children were through
high school, Lois went on to complete a Bachelor of Social
Work degree at the University of Victoria in 1986 followed
by a Master of Social Work from the University of Calgary in
1992. Her counselling career led her to work in Williams Lake,
Penticton and eventually Campbell River. She retired in 1999
as the Director of Campbell River Mental Health. During this
period Lois enjoyed her life on Quadra Island.
When she moved to Campbell River in 2001 she married the love
of her life, Blake Liesch and entered what she always referred
to as her peaceful years. Lois and Blake gave generously of
their time and love to their family. They enjoyed traveling
abroad and many camping and fishing trips throughout BC. In
retirement Lois volunteered her time and extensive experience
by serving on the John Howard Society North Island Board of
Directors. She was active with the Masters Swimming Canada
and was an avid reader and lifelong learner.
Lois faced the challenges of her illness with courage, humour
and grace and fully enjoyed her life to the very end.
The family is very grateful for the excellent care and kindness
of Drs Kellerhals, Sullivan and Prinsloo. A special thank you
is also extended to the palliative Home Care nurses, Lois’s
wonderful pharmacist, Estelle, and all those who so lovingly
supported Lois.
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