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ALLAN JOHNSON

ALLAN WALLACE JOHNSON Allan Wallace Johnson passed away August 5, 2012. He was the only son of the late Alli and Lovisa Johnson of Gimli. He is survived by three sisters, Elva and Robert Corbin, Sandra and Danny Yackoboski and Emily and Michael Boyko. He was special uncle to Tim and Lisa and son Daniel and Taylor and GG nephew Noah, Jacqueline Corbin, Kerry and Donna Yackoboski and Lauren, Lisa and Daniel, Chris and Flanna Yackoboski and Sam, Charlie and Max, and Colleen and David McCracken and Alex and Julie and Maryann Boyko. Also, many Johnson and Fjeldsted cousins. Allan was born August 27, 1954 in Gimli. He felt he was lucky to have grown up on 6th where there were lots of playmates. He kept a residence on 6th so he could always return. After graduation he worked at Saunders Aircraft and then Kelly Western for many years. He enjoyed travel, movies, developing and taking photos, wine making and different ethnic food. He was very capable when it concerned plumbing, carpentry and electrical. Allan was a news junkie and a fan of CBC and BBC. He was a knowledgeable and quiet person. To his friends he was known as AJ . His presence in our lives will be sorely missed. He was a special brother and uncle. Allan's family invites you to join them in a celebration of his life and to share stories reflecting Allan's character and life on Saturday, September 1, 2012 from 11.00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, lower level at 146 6th Avenue, Gimli.

As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on August 30, 2012