Joanne Hennie, late of Regina, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the age of 96 years. Joanne was predeceased by her husband Walter Hennie and their children, triplets Walter John, Judy Lynn and Janie Lee in infancy; parents Undine and Alfred Hill; sisters Bette Leach, Diane Schneider and Sharon Hubick; brother Ken Hill; brothers -in-law Vern Leach, Bernie Schneider; sister-in-law, Ev Hill and son-in-law Alen Gibbons. Left to cherish her memory are her brother Jack (Margaret) Hill; brother-in-law Aden Hubick; daughters Bonnie Gibbons of Regina, Jackie (Come) Bechard of Lajord and Tracy (Pete) Schaefer of Yellow Grass; grandchildren Greg, Jeff (Ann), Tracy (Paul), Beau (Carrie), Peter, Garrett (Tanya), Brad (Manda), Nolan (Lisa) and Falin.; great grandchildren Rielle and Mac, Josh (Karly) their children Clover, Jackson and Georgia, and Nick, Sarah and Colby, Emery and Bellatrix, Ava, Mya and Jessa, Ashton, Madison and Hadleigh, Tobin, Brooklyn, Jamieson and Lincoln, Isabella, Rose, Nolyn, Susanna and Daveny, Aki, and Tuukkal; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Joanne had a very special place in her heart for Walley’s siblings and spouses. Joanne was born on April 20, 1928 in Yellow Grass, and she grew up there. After completing her grade 12 she attended school in Saskatoon, Moose Jaw and Regina where she graduated as a teacher. On August 5, 1950 Joanne married Walter Hennie, a classmate of hers in Y.G., where they both enjoyed hockey, ball, skating and curling. " Jo " was always active in sports and played countless games of curling, golf and bridge where she met many "dear", "dear" friends from Regina, Y G. and Weyburn. Family was very important to Joanne and her nickname was "Happy". She coached and played ball with her daughters in the Regina. League and many rural Sportsdays. She was honored with seven other women at the annual Sportswomen's dinner and variety night at the Saskatchewan Hotel, representing curling. Many thanks to all who took such wonderful care of Joanne during her time at Regina General and Wascana Hospitals. Joanne's burial will take place at the Yellow Grass Cemetery on a future date, spring or summer. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations may be made to Heart or Cancer societies. Family and friends are invited to leave tributes at www.reginafuneralhome.ca. Arrangements entrusted to Regina Funeral Home and Cemetery (306) 789-8850.
