JOHNSON, Anne Irene (Maloney)
June 27, 1931 - August 10, 2015
Johnson - Anne Irene (Maloney) Johnson of Brooks, passed away peacefully in Brooks on August 10th, 2015 at the age of 84 years. Born in Drumheller, Alberta on June 27th, 1931, the eldest of four children, Anne was raised by her immigrant parents Mary and Peter Maloney, where her father worked in the coalmines. Anne was educated in Drumheller and then Calgary, where she attended Calgary Business College. She took employment at the EID, as a stenographer prior to her marriage to Burton Johnson in 1951. They had four children, Neil, Reid, Carol, and Donna. A nephew, Randy Cote came to join the family in the 1970’s. Anne’s farm and ranch life transitioned to Brooks, after her divorce in 1987. For sixty-odd years, Anne was a distinct presence in her community. Always seeking social contacts, she was known to many, young and old, at all manner of local venues especially those of a dance, theatrical, or performing arts nature. Up until her passing, Anne kept engaged in local daily life with her regular outings to Tim Horton’s, where countless friends and strangers alike received a free coffee courtesy of her generous and outgoing nature. Anne is survived by her four children and special nephew Randy; sister Doris Thoreson; brother John Maloney and an extended family of numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews across the country. She was predeceased by her sister Rose and her parents. Funeral services were held on Friday, August 21st at 2:00 PM from the Brooks United Church. Rev. George Scott officiated. Interment followed at Brooks Cemetery. In memory of Anne, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to STARS, Suite 100, 1519 – 35th Avenue East, Edmonton International Airport, Edmonton, Alberta T9E 0V6. Funeral arrangements in care of SMITH FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, BROOKS, ALBERTA. Condolences may be forwarded through www.sfh.ca Telephone 403-362-4636 or Toll Free (866) 362-4652.
