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WILLIAM DAVID JOHNSTON (CHICK)
Born: May 12, 1949
Date of Passing: Sep 23, 2006
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryWILLIAM DAVID JOHNSTON (CHICK) (West Thunderbird Man) May 12, 1949 September 23, 2006 It is with deep sadness that the Johnston family announces the sudden passing of our father, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend after a lengthy battle with diabetes. Bill was born in Scanterbury, and moved to Winnipeg in his teen years. He liked to play guitar and sing and in his youth he loved to play different sports. He also worked as a guide for hunters and fisherman in Northern Manitoba and Ontario. Bill worked for various companies. In later year,s he came to walk the native traditional way. He was a pipe carrier, spiritual guide and leader in the community. He was an active sundancer and enjoyed attending sweatlodges. He was predeceased by his parents, Margaret and Ernest; brothers, John, Edward, Robert and Brian; his sisters, Shirley, Sandra and Marie; grandparents, Bella and Henry Prince, Liza and Jim Folster; and many uncles and aunties. He leaves to mourn his children, William Jr., Michael and Robert, Sylvia and Mary; and his 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; his brothers, Dennis (Doreen), Larry (Fleurette) and Leon; sisters, Doreen, Edith, Maria (John); aunties, Gladys Hocaluk, Isabelle Folster; and special friends Lena Rourke and family; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at the Dialysis Unit at the HSC for their help and kindness to our brother all these years. Viewing will be held on Friday, September 29 at 6:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. Celebration of Bill's life will be held on Saturday, September 30 at 2:00 p.m. at the Scanterbury Band Hall. Interment will take place at St. Phillip's Cemetery, Scanterbury, MB. Pallbearers are Doug Rourke, Gerald Folster, Allan Sinclair, John Desjarlais Jr., Walter Greyeyes, Craig Bear, Joseph Thompson and Lloyd Thompson. Honourary Pallbearers will be Don Robinson, Marcel Guiboche, Gilbert Chief, Mark Thompson, Bill and Raymond Ballantyne, Gordon Carver Sr. and all his dialysis and traditional friends and family too numerous to mention, but you all know who you are. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 27, 2006
Condolences & Memories (1 entries)
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It seems like yesterday I used to hear your voice, and your stories of old times. I sure do miss them. From time to time I think of you when I go by the old place, where you stayed. The last time I chat with ya, we were talking about my schooling and going by on your wheelchair going to visit Will and Robert on College, and every time I go by the sidewalk that had to be replaced I think of you. It's also so sad your baby-my baby brother was taken from us so soon at the age of twenty-two. Mom is still holding out strong...at times she falls apart, and sometimes I do too. But I know that you're looking out for him. Ironic thing that he was so close to you...and now he really is. As I break down at this moment thinking of the past. I remember the day when all of your boys were together and we got the notice that you had passed...as Will and I looked at each other and looked at Rob's room as Will told me he couldn't break the bad news. I had the obligation to tell Rob you have left us. Just as when Rob was taken from us harshly and cruelly I told our social network that Rob had left us. I know some day we'll meet up again...Love you and miss you forever and ever! - Posted by: Michael (Son) on: Mar 28, 2012