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DONALD ROY JOHNSON
Date of Passing: Nov 25, 2005
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDONALD ROY JOHNSON Donald Roy Johnson passed away peacefully at the Morris General Hospital on Friday November 25, 2005, in his 84th year. Donald was predeceased by a brother Clarence, parents Otto and Catherine, daughter Terilyn, wife Lydia, son Robert, and sister-in-law Eleanor Sommer. He is survived by his sister Doreen; daughters Catherine (Barrie), Donna-mae (Bill), Kris (Doug); grandsons Scott (Line) and Noel; great grandsons Nicholas and Alexandre; wife Mary; step-daughter Penny (Robert) and their children Dawn, Rachelle, Anthony, and Matthew. Don was born in Teulon, MB and moved to Morris at an early age. He received his schooling in Morris, and joined the Hudson's Bay Company in 1940. Following a training period in Winnipeg, he served in several Hudson's Bay Posts in the North West Territories, prior to returning to Morris to join his father in the family hardware business in 1945. He continued operating the hardware store until 1997. Don was one of the driving forces in many community organizations including the Morris Lions Club, King Solomon Masonic Lodge, Manitoba Stampede Exhibition / Valley Agricultural Society, Morris Curling Club, Morris District Chamber of Commerce, Riverview Golf Country Club, Morris MacDonald School Board, and was the unofficial town historian. Cremation has taken place, followed by private interment. Friends are invited to a Celebration of the Life of Don Johnson at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday November 29 at the Southern Manitoba Convention Centre. Donations to the Palliative Care Unit of the Morris General Hospital, Box 519, Morris, MB. R0G 1K0, or the charity of your choice, would be appreciated by the family. Morris Funeral Home Phone 204-746-2451 Fax 204-746-6963
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 27, 2005
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Dear Mary and family, We wish to extend our deepest condolences ... I have many fond memories of Don, whom I so looked forward to visits with as a child and later on in life in BC, during visits out West! I truly believe that each individual that touches our lives, truly contributes to who we are as human beings.....and I am thankful for having had the opportunity to have Don touch my life, and make a contribution to my own uniqueness. For this we are truly fortunate. Hugs to each of you..... Love, Katherine, Duane, Kyle and Meghan Goderis - Posted by: Katherine Goderis (Friend) on: Nov 30, 2005
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I have just heard of the loss of your father and wish to pass on my deepest sympathy - he was a great person and have many fond memories of him. My thoughts are with you during your time of loss. Jackie "Havers" - Posted by: Jackie and Saurette (Friend) on: Nov 30, 2005