H. LINN JOHNSTON

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H. LINN JOHNSTON Beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. It is with sadness that the family of Linn Johnston announces his death. He passed away peacefully with dignity and grace on Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at Riverview Health Centre with his wife by his side. He will be remembered with love by his wife Verna; daughter Diane (Alasdair) Lunn of Ladysmith, BC; daughter-in-law Charlene; son Ian (Liisa) of Ottawa; and his much loved grandsons, Peter and Robert Lunn of Victoria, David and Mark Lunn of Ladysmith, Steven and Kevin Johnston of Winnipeg and Warren of Ottawa; brother-in-law Allan (Norma) Craig of Ottawa; sister-in-law Ivy LeBlanc of Winnipeg; many nieces and nephews; and three cousins in Britain. Predeceased by his beloved son Craig (2002) and his parents, Hugh (1962) and Janet (1990). Linn was born on June 1, 1929 in Winnipeg where he lived all his life. He was a graduate of Kelvin High School and the University of Manitoba where he obtained a degree in Commerce (1950) and graduated as a Chartered Accountant (1954) when he received the Gold Medal for Manitoba. He was an Alumnus of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. He retired from Great-West Life Assurance Co. in 1991 as Vice-President, Internal Audit after almost 36 years and was one of the founding members of Great-West Life Annuity. A man of intelligence with very high principles, his family always came first, was a model of quiet integrity and strength for them all, leaving them with a love of travel and books. Friends were important to Linn and he made and kept in touch with many all through his life starting from Grade One. Linn and Verna were married on April 7, 1956, enjoyed travelling together, their 21 years at their cottage on Lake of the Woods, their 11 winters in Naples, FL where they met and enjoyed many American friends, and most of all their seven grandsons, all of whom made him proud. The family is grateful to the doctors and nurses at Riverview Health Centre and for Palliative Care help during his final illness at home. Many thanks to all his family and friends who visited, giving (and sending) their support and prayers; to all the staff at CancerCare Manitoba; Drs. Sutherland, Butler and Navaratnam and Candace Myers, Speech Pathologist; and to Dr. Maurice Shnider for his compassion and caring for over 40 years. The family invites everyone to a Celebration of his Life from 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 12 at the Holiday Inn Airport West, 2520 Portage Ave., Winnipeg. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make donations in Linns memory to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, R3E 0V9; Riverview Health Centre, 1 Morley Ave., Winnipeg, R3L 2P4; or a charity of their choosing. Rest in Peace Dear One BARDAL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM 843 Sherbrook Street, 774-7474 Condolences: www.bardal.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 11, 2004