Sydney Evelyn Johnson, 83, departed peacefully Sunday, March 21, 2010 following an extended struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Sydney was born in Topeka Kansas, the daughter of Lillian and Manley Smith and attended Washburn University. She deeply loved Boise and had been a resident for more than thirty years. Through disease claimed many of her precious memories, she remained a spirited free soul until her passing. Sydney was preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth and is survived by sons, Clinton and Martin; along with two grandchildren, Lillian and Victor. Sydney was an active member of the Boise art community for many years. Painting brought her enormous joy. Her watercolors grace many homes locally and beyond Idaho. When once complemented by someone saying that they "loved her work" she responded, "work ?, it's not work, it's art." Sydney traveled throughout the world. She embraced diverse cultures from South America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. She was particularly fond of Tibet and India. Sydney was one of the first American tourists to visit China in the 1970's. As her health declined, she loved little more than sharing her photos of exotic lands with her beloved grandchildren. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the staff at Wynwood Brookdale for the thoughtful care given in Sydney's final years and offer heartfelt thanks to her wonderful friends for providing invaluable companionship. Though greatly missed, Sydney is freed now from the ravages of failing health. She touched many in the course of her long full life. Those fortunate enough to have known her will forever remain influenced by her spirit. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America. www.relyeafuneralchapel.com
Published in Idaho Statesman on March 26, 2010
Published in Idaho Statesman on March 26, 2010
Sydney Evelyn Johnson, 83, departed peacefully Sunday, March 21, 2010 following an extended struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Sydney was born in Topeka Kansas, the daughter of Lillian and Manley Smith and attended Washburn University. She deeply loved Boise and had been a resident for more than thirty years. Through disease claimed many of her precious memories, she remained a spirited free soul until her passing. Sydney was preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth and is survived by sons, Clinton and Martin; along with two grandchildren, Lillian and Victor. Sydney was an active member of the Boise art community for many years. Painting brought her enormous joy. Her watercolors grace many homes locally and beyond Idaho. When once complemented by someone saying that they "loved her work" she responded, "work ?, it's not work, it's art." Sydney traveled throughout the world. She embraced diverse cultures from South America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. She was particularly fond of Tibet and India. Sydney was one of the first American tourists to visit China in the 1970's. As her health declined, she loved little more than sharing her photos of exotic lands with her beloved grandchildren. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the staff at Wynwood Brookdale for the thoughtful care given in Sydney's final years and offer heartfelt thanks to her wonderful friends for providing invaluable companionship. Though greatly missed, Sydney is freed now from the ravages of failing health. She touched many in the course of her long full life. Those fortunate enough to have known her will forever remain influenced by her spirit. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America. www.relyeafuneralchapel.com
Published in Idaho Statesman on March 26, 2010
Published in Idaho Statesman on March 26, 2010
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