It is with heavy hearts, we announce that Joan (Jodi) Kohal in her 84th year passed away with her daughter Karin by her side on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie, Ontario.
Cherished wife of the late Peter (Uno) Kohal (June 7, 2016), she was preceded in death by her son Rob Kohal (Hilary). Jodi is survived by her daughter Karin (Robb) Thomson; her sister Janet Peterson (Jim), grandchildren, Robbie and Evan Kohal, Jessica, JD and Stephanie Thomson; and nephews Don and Jim Peterson.
Jodi will be remembered for her joie de vivre and the positive energy she exuded. Jodi’s passion was dance and she shared this passion for many years teaching students of all ages at her ballet school, Joan Kohal Studio of Ballet in Toronto. She went on to influence and inspire other dancers teaching and choreographing for Jane Ross’s Dancers Studio Images Dance Company in Midland. Jodi spent many years at her beloved Georgian Bay, playing on the beach with her grandchildren and tending to her beautiful gardens. In recent years, Jodi and Peter moved to Barrie where they enjoyed life to the fullest at the Nautica. Jodi lived for Friday night Happy Hour where she and Peter would mingle with their wonderful circle of friends.
Jodi was a vibrant personality, described by many as an elegant woman who was incredibly positive, honest and direct, but above all else, inspiring. She and her wonderful hugs will forever be remembered and missed by her loving family and friends. Online condolences and memories may be left at www.steckleygooderham.com