FRANK STANLEY ERIC DONALD JOHNSON

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FRANK STANLEY ERIC DONALD JOHNSON It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our father and beloved grandfather, Frank, on December 31, 2005 at Tuxedo Villa at the age of 79. Frank was predeceased by his wife Betty, his parents and his sister, Lorraine. Left to mourn his passing are his seven children, Bob (Sandy), Lynda (Don) Klassen, Karen (Barry) Shale, Jean (Bob) Marshall, Tom (Diane), Greg (Molly) Gary; as well as his 13 grandchildren, Matthew, Lauren, Cindy, Nancy, Jason, Richard, Jillian, Jennifer, Kelly, Kimberly, Kayla, Jody and Chris; his 10 great-grandchildren and many caring friends and relatives. Frank worked at CP Rail for 36 years until he retired in 1984. He was a member of the Khartum Temple Oriental Band and enjoyed many years performing at the Shrine Circus. He enjoyed curling at Thistle Curling Club for many years. He married Betty and spent the next 53 years raising a family with her. Since 1953, they enjoyed their summers at Toniata Beach with friends and family. Skippy' will be sadly missed. Since Mom died in 1999, Dad has been slowly failing. He missed her and wanted very much to be with her and now he is. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 5 at Neil Bardal Inc., 984 Portage Ave., Aubrey Street entrance. The family would like to thank the staff at Tuxedo Villa for their friendship and kindness while he was there. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 200 - 6 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6. NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 04, 2006