MARGE JOHNSON

March 22, 1929 ~ April 16, 2020

Marjorie Olive Johnson passed away at the Medicine Hat Hospital on Thursday, April 16, 2020, at the age of 91. Marge was one of four girls born to Alfred and Nellie Sethen of Eastend, SK. She became a teacher and taught at Luce School west of Robsart. Marge married Merl Johnson in 1949, and they farmed at Robsart until 1983, when they retired and moved to Medicine Hat. She travelled to Norway twice to visit cousins; Mom was proud of her Norwegian heritage. Marge was very involved in sports. She was a pitcher for the Robsart Ladies Softball team. She curled for many years and her team made it to the quarterfinals in Provincial playdowns. Marge was an avid golfer having played her last game only a few years ago and she was also in bowling league for many years. Marge belonged to a number of community organizations in Robsart. She started the Robsart Multiple 4-H Club which became the largest 4-H Club in Saskatchewan, being the leader for many years. She enjoyed playing cards all her life and played a couple of times a week with her lady friends right up until her passing. Marge is survived by her two sons, Dale (Sharon) and their daughter, Tiara (Dylan) all of Saskatoon; Wade (Lorraine) of Medicine Hat, their daughter, Jenelle Hofer (Phil) of Red Deer and their son, Jeffrey of Scottsdale, AZ. She is also survived by 5 great-grandchildren who were the love of her life: Jenelle’s sons, Espyn, Elliott and daughter, Danika; Tiara’s daughter, Theda and son, Luca. Marge was predeceased by her parents, husband and 3 sisters. A Private family interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery with a Celebration of her life to be held at a future date; details to be published once available. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is

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