Joanne Denise (Bunny) Logan

It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Bunny was born in Victoria BC and spent pretty much her entire life here with her family and friends. Predeceased by: Brothers George (Lil), Walter (Arlene) Charlie (Shirley) Sisters Marg (Chuck) Snooky (Reg) Patricia (Bill) Survived by: Husband Joe of 58 years, Daughters Kathy Jenny (Gary) Barbara (Tony); grandchildren Joshua, Logan, Jenna and Macy; sisters Barbara Leslee (Glen); BFF Linda (Rob), as well as many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the doctors, Dr. Li (GP) Dr. Walton (GP) Dr. Swigam (Heart) and Dr. Stigant (Kidney) as well as many others that helped her with her health over the years. Bunny was also grateful for the Heart at Home program through St Anthony’s pharmacy where her nurses would come and do daily check ins, she really appreciated the daily visits as this gave her peace of mind. We would also like to thank the first responders.

Bunny grew up in a large family in Victoria and shared many fond memories of her childhood. She was close with her family and especially enjoyed time spent with her brother Charlie getting themselves into all sorts of shenanigans. She had a fabulous sense of humor, a little quirky at times, but loved a good  laugh. She would sit and have tea with her sisters and they would laugh together, and then comment on how awful their laughs sounded which would make them laugh even harder.

Bunny lost her mother at the young age of 12 and always spoke about the love her mother shared with all her children, even though she had plenty to care for, she always took the time for a chat or a hug. Bunny was just like this with her own children. She always liked to hear all about our days and had a hug.  She had one rule; you do not leave the house without a good-bye hug and a kiss. Did not matter how old you were…that was the rule.

Bunny married young at 16 with the permission of her father to Joe. The two got married after a few months of dating on September 17 1965. Bunny was soon to have a child in April of 1966, daughter Kathy. Joe tells stories of Bunny painting the home and doing up loads of the laundry the very day she gave birth. She was a strong woman from the start. Nothing was too big for her to take on. Having had a Longshoreman for a father, she was, what Bunny referred to as “Peterbuilt” strong and built to last. There were two more children to follow, Jenny in January of 1968 and Barbara in July of 1970. Bunny used to joke that back then birth control was taken for two years and then a break…all the girls are two years apart.

Bunny loved to work and had a good time doing it. She would laugh with all the staff and customers too. She had customers who would wait in line at her till just to hear what might come out of her mouth and what she had to say that day. Which would always turn into a good laugh. Bunny had an excellent work ethic and never missed a day work. In fact, she received an award for the best attendance of the company. That night she had a few…or a lot, of cocktails and if anyone remembers, Bunny never ever indulged in cocktails. Well she was so hungover she called in sick for one week. This has been an ongoing joke with her co-workers ever since.

As the girls got older this gave Bunny and Joe a bit of freedom to start traveling and taking Road Trips…Bunny didn’t like to fly as she got so sick…so the driving seemed to be something she could work with in the way of travel. Bunny and Joe travelled through pretty much the entire USA, visiting as many states as they could. They have many fond memories and stories that they would share often.

Now you cannot talk about Bunny without bringing up Elvis. Bunny and her siblings were the biggest Elvis fans you would ever know. I used to swear we must be related to this guy. He was there on every occasion. Growing up we were only allowed to play Elvis at Christmas. Day to day it was Elvis on the record player…you wouldn’t have to worry about changing the record as she would just leave it to start over and over and would enjoy each and every song as if we hadn’t heard it half dozen times that same day.

Bunny was a proud grandmother and loved all her grandchildren. They were the light of her life. She would always ask about them and how they were doing what they were up to. She attended many sporting events and was so happy when one of the grandchildren finally played an indoor sport as she would stand in the rain, wind and cold to watch.

Bunny’s will to live and her positive attitude helped her to surpass any of the doctor’s expectations. As one of her specialists put it, she was a legend. Bunny was so proud of this comment. She was a strong and resilient woman…probably the strongest woman we have ever known. She would always say…could be worse.

Bunny will be remembered, loved and missed by many.

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