FRED BELFORD JOHNSON

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FRED BELFORD JOHNSON Fred Belford Johnson passed away on August 3, 2012, at the Victoria Hospital after a four year battle with cancer. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Marie, daughter Janet and his two granddaughters Ellen and Karen. Fred was born at Fort William in 1925 to Fred and Sarah Johnson and moved to Winnipeg as a young child. He attended local schools in St. James and Fort Rouge. He later attended United College and received an Arts degree from the University of Manitoba in 1950. He served in Bomber Command during the Second World War and completed a tour of operations with 101 Squadron (RAF) as a wireless operator/air gunner. He rejoined the RCAF permanent force after the war and chose early retirement in 1976. While in the regular force, Fred served with RCAF Headquarters in Ottawa, Air Transport Command in Trenton, Air Division in Marville, France, and Training Command Headquarters in Winnipeg as Senior Staff Officer Logistics. When Air Command was formed he remained in Winnipeg as Senior Staff Officer Supply. He retired as Lieutenant Colonel but always preferred the rank of Wing Commander. After retirement he was employed by the Government of Manitoba, Department of Government Services as Manager of the Supply Services Branch. He retired again in 1986. Fred was a member of Bel Acres Golf Course for several years where he enjoyed the friendship of his golfing partners and many other members. For many years he was a member of a poker club where he met fine friends and enjoyed their company both at the poker table and other social events. Fred was predeceased by his father and mother, his brother Harry, his nephew Jerry, his son Michael and his daughter Linda. He is survived by his immediate family, wife Marie, daughter Janet and granddaughters Ellen and Karen. He is also survived by his sister Claire and his sister-in-law Agatha, along with his two nieces Sally and Patty and his nephew Jeff and their families. At Fred's request there will be no funeral service. Cremation has taken place and the ashes will be located at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. The family wishes to express their sincerest gratitude to Dr. Maxwell and his staff for their compassionate care over the last several years. Flowers are gratefully declined. If friends so desire, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.mb.ca 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 07, 2012