F. BLAKE JOHNS

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F. BLAKE JOHNS Surrounded by his loving family, on February 21, 2009, our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Blake Johns, passed peacefully into the loving care of the Lord and Saviour he served faithfully for his entire life. He was 91 years of age. Blake was a man of great character and integrity, a scholar of the Word. He had three passions; his faith, his family and fishing - he excelled at them all! He taught us well by word and deed the meaning of true love and the importance of family. He will be deeply missed by his wife of over 66 years, Elsie; his three children and their families, Ray and Donna Johns, Glenda and Al Doerksen and Joy and Oral Roset; his six beloved grandchildren, Tracy (Leighton Berry), Laurie (Jeff Kraynyk), Paul Doerksen, Tammy (Mark Capustin), Christy (Jay Stockdale), Evie (Tyson Howells); and 10 great-grandchildren, whose pictures adorned every wall, Sabrina and Dylan, Owen, Avery and Wyatt, Caleb and Emma, Winston, Blake and Jude. A veteran of the Second World War, Dad served as a medical orderly in England. His commitment to health and healing continued for the many years he worked for Pfizer. He loved the outdoors, and instilled his passion for fishing and hunting in his son Ray. But his real character is revealed in the legacy of poetry and song that he has left for his family to enjoy. My Ambition I seek not special honours for my name Or crave to hear the accolades of fame, I only pray that I may truly be A man known for his proved integrity. - F.B. Johns His ambition was realized in the eyes of all who knew and loved him. A celebration of his life and talent will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 21 in the Buntain Chapel of Calvary Temple, Hargrave St. at Cumberland Ave. In lieu of flowers, friends who so desire may contribute in his memory to Manhattan Beach Retreat Centre, Box 62, Ninette, MB R0K 1R0. LECLAIRE BROTHERS in care of arrangements, 775-2220.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 14, 2009