RONALD JOHNSON

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RONALD JOHNSON 1924 - 2016 Peacefully, with family at his side, Dad passed away on July 22, 2016 at Golden West Centennial Lodge. Dad was born in Winnipeg May 28, 1924. He was predeceased by his wife Ann, grandson Russell, and siblings Art, Nancy, Hazel, Alma and Eleanor. He is survived by his son Gary (Yvonne), daughter Karen (Jack), grandchildren Alexandra (Chris) and Bryan, in-laws Alex and Joyce Stefanko, and many nieces and nephews. Dad grew up in Ft. Rouge, Riverview area. He met the love of his life, Ann in August of 1946 at a dance in Grand Beach, and they married in 1948. He began his work career as a teenager with CN Railway before joining the RCAF in 1943. He was stationed with 418 Edmonton Squadron in England, Belgium, Holland and Germany before returning home in 1946. After the war he returned to the CNR, later working for Canadian Freightways and finally Canadian Freight Association, retiring December 31, 1987. One of Dad's biggest joys was spending time with family and friends at the cabins (which he proudly built) at Grand Beach and later Hillside Beach. Dad also loved to travel, taking many memorable trips with Mom. His latter years were spent at retirement residences Dakota House, Harmony Court and finally Golden West Centennial Lodge. The family extends our thanks to the staff at Golden West for providing Dad with such wonderful care during his final years. A private cremation and burial has taken place. Please join us for a celebration of Dad's life on Sunday, October 2 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Dakota Lawn Bowls, 1212 Dakota St. - parking entry at Dakota Community Centre.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 17, 2016