Ramona Loretta Johnson

Ramona Loretta Johnson, age 77, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2016 in the Abbotsford Regional Hospital. She was born on May 20, 1938 in Masset, BC, to Harry and Isabel Young. Ramona Johnson lived in Masset, BC for many years. She shared a lot of memories of the rich native up bringing she had. She spoke Haida fluently; to hear her speak was beautiful. Her pet name from her mom was Godda. She loved her home town sharing beautiful memories of the beach; a place she went to gather food. Ramona has always done for her family whether it was canning, picking soap berries, clam digging, or fishing. These were all a labour of love for her. Ramona would later work in the fish cannery for a few years sharing beautiful stories of coworkers and her work experiences there. She gave birth to Floyd Young and Rodney Clifford Young at a young age. She raised her two sons with the help of her parents. She would later meet her future husband and after the second meeting they fell in love. Six weeks later they would marry and her legacy begins. Ramona then moved to Vancouver, BC with her soul mate Frederrick Harold Johnson where the newlyweds would start their lives together. She blessed him with a son Fred and then Carl a daughter Karen and there youngest son Brian Johnson. She then moved to Abbotsford, BC and this is where she stayed for the rest of her life. Ramona then started back at a cannery called Empress Foods. She worked there for years. Ramona was known for her sparkling smile and her kindness to others and no one was a stranger to her. She made people smile with conversation at first meeting.

Ramona was in the care of her only daughter a remarkable person who cared for her when her declining health took over. Karen's children (grandchildren) also were a big part of her care and many other care givers from Fraser Valley Health.

Ramona is survived by four sons: Floyd, Fred, Carl, and Brian, her daughter Karen. Ramona has many grand babies and great grand babies to many to mention all just as important. She was predeceased by her parents Harry and Isabel Young, her son Rodney Clifford Young, and her loving husband Frederrick Harold Johnson.

Arrangements under the direction of Woodlawn Funeral Home, Abbotsford, BC.