It is with great sadness, but surrounded with love, our precious Mother, Joan Valerie Wisson, was granted her angel wings on Tuesday, November 24th, 2020 when she passed away peacefully at Louis Brier Home & Hospital in Vancouver, B.C.
Loving Mother of her three daughters, Traci Rewbury (Derek), Kelly Annett (Randy) and Ruth Low (Sean Joe), and predeceased by her son, David. Cherished Little Nana to Lisa, Geoff, Ryan and Kayla, and six great grandchildren, Brittany, Austin, Aleisha, Colton, Theodore and Emelia. Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Elizabeth Ho-a-shoo, sister, Daphne Ho-a-shoo, and brother, John Ho-a-shoo. Caring Aunt to Deanne, Allan and Raymond (predeceased).
Mom began piano lessons when she was 65 years old and she became so accomplished that she played the piano at church on a weekly basis. We were always guaranteed a piano rendition of “Happy Birthday” each and every birthday.
Mom was an “I AM” student for forty years and she inspired many with her warm, generous spirit and magnetic personality. She was committed in her spiritual devotion and made so many beautiful connections and friendships there. Her smile warmed so many hearts and she spread so much happiness everywhere she went.
Mom loved praying for and with others, spending time with her family, laughing and always wearing a smile on her face. She was a loving and caring person, devoted mother and friend, always thinking of others first. “To know her was to love her”. Our hearts are full of the love that we shared and we cherish all of the special memories we made together. She was extremely proud of her family and leaves a legacy of love, compassion, laughter and unconditional love.
Our heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff at Louis Brier Home & Hospital for the kind and compassionate care that they gave to our Mother for the past two years. In keeping with Mom's wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held at a later date for family.