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DAVID SIGFRED JOHNSON
Born: Mar 12, 1942
Date of Passing: Oct 25, 2017
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DAVID SIGFRED JOHNSON March 12, 1942 - October 25, 2017 David passed away at St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 75. He is survived by his two sons Matt (Alethia) and Rob (Karen); grandchildren Keily, Maeghan and Trent; brothers and sisters-in-law Wayne (Anne), Bob (Rachelle) and Jan, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Kathleen in 1994; parents Ed and Sybil; and sisters Iris and Karen. David looked after his in-laws as they aged out of love and respect for his late wife. David grew up in St. Vital in his family home on Inman Avenue with his mom and dad and attended Norberry School. Summers were spent at Grand Beach, riding the steam train to the beach. Many years were spent fishing in his rowboat at his favourite fishing spots. With his friends he enjoyed shooting guns at Goverment Ditch and fishing for crayfish in the Seine River. As a teenager he would drive around with his buddies getting into all kinds of mischief and trouble. Later he spent time in the Naval Reserves as a young man on the HMCS Outremont. Dad told many stories of his time aboard the ship and was very fond of his experiences. David was a devout Christian and believed in Jesus Christ. David raised his family and was always there for his sons after Mom passed away. Mom told him to look after the boys before she passed and he did an incredible job. He turned out two very successful and well respected sons. David took up flying, and enjoyed spending time at the family cottage he had built on Lake of the Woods. He ended up building several cottages at Grand Beach and Lake of the Woods and the family home in Lockport. Dad was a carpenter by trade. David's father was a carpenter also, and David was able to perfect his skills under his dad's training. He also spent many years installing drywall working with his good friend Garth. A private graveside service will be held at Green Acres Cemetery. Donations in David's memory may be made to the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery Hwy. #1 E at Navin Road, Winnipeg, MB (204) 222-3241 Condolences may be sent to www.greenacresfuneralhome.com
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 31, 2017
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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My father, Harold Beswatherick, always had the best stories of antics they got up to when they were young. Later, I grew to know Dave when he visited our cabin at Silver Beach. He was a kind and considerate person, whom I respected. He will be missed. - Posted by: Paddy Beswatherick (daughter of Harold Beswatherick, a friend of David) on: Nov 19, 2017
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Knew your Dad when we were young and use to hang out on the corner of Inman and St. Thomas Road. Had lots of Saturday nights at our house with him and Kathy. They were a great couple. I'm sure all who know him will miss him. Randa Martel (Taylor) - Posted by: Randa Martel (Friend) on: Oct 31, 2017