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KEN JOHNSON
Born: Mar 07, 1959
Date of Passing: May 11, 2005
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryKEN JOHNSON March 7, 1959 - May 11, 2005 After a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer, Ken passed away peacefully at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, ON. Ken's humour and positive outlook toward living continued until the end. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife Veronica and sons, Matt and Alec; also his mother Ruth (Waltz) of Florida; brother Jim (Margie) of Florida; sisters Joanne (Jim) Wachal and Lynne (Bob) Rehbein of Winnipeg; as well as many in-laws, stepbrother and sisters, nieces and nephews. Ken was predeceased by his father, Bob in 1983 and stepfather, Jim Waltz in 2000. Ken was born and raised in East Kildonan. He spent his early years actively involved in sports with a special love for curling and baseball. He was an accomplished baseball player, playing outfield for the Elmwood Giants Junior team from 1977 - 79. Upon graduating from Red River Community College in 1980, work took Ken to Yellowknife where he met the love of his life, Veronica. They married in 1987 and settled in Barrie. Ken was a loving husband and devoted father. Ken spent the last days of his life surrounded by many wonderful friends and family members. A celebration of Ken's life was held in Barrie on May 18. Donations in Ken's memory can be made to Grieving Children at Seasons Centre , 38 McDonald St., Barrie, ON L4M 1P1 or Hospice Simcoe www.hospicesimcoe.ca Don't be dismayed at good-byes. A farewell is necessary before we can meet again. Meeting again after a moment or a lifetime is certain for those who are loved. Richard Bach
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 28, 2005
Condolences & Memories (1 entries)
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I was a good friend with Ken in his early 20s. We met both working summer jobs at kildonan park. We kept in touch for awhile after he left for some baseball in Florida, but unfortunately lost contact. I've thought of him often over the years, wondering where he ended up. Look,for him inmwinnipeg but he had moved away. I'm happy to hear he had a couple sons, whom I'm sure he adored.. Wonder if they are athletes like their dad was. Rest in peace Ken! Hard to believe such a lively fun live was cut way to,short!!! - Posted by: Susan Brunel (Friend) on: Aug 15, 2016