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RUSSELL WILFRED JOHNSON
Date of Passing: Mar 28, 2019
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RUSSELL WILFRED JOHNSON It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Russell on March 28, 2019 at the age of 79. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Joan, daughter Karin and son Brent. Russell was the only child of Garnet and Violet Johnson. Russell and Joan owned Central Transport Refrigeration (Man) Ltd. for 25 years and he was also chairman of Bestbuy Distributors for five years. Russ had a love of aviation and was very proud of his plane, a Piper Arrow. Russ was a proud founding member of the Canadian Starfighter Museum. Another love Russ had was motorhoming around the southern United States to get away from the cold. Russ was a great friend and mentor to everyone he met. The family would like to thank the staff at Portage District Hospital for the compassionate care he received. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba and/or The Canadian Starfighter Museum, 42 Brookhaven Bay, Winnipeg, MB R2J 2S3. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit www.chapellawn.ca Chapel Lawn Funeral Home 204-885-9715
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 30, 2019
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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Our thoughts are with you today. Russ will always be with us in our hearts, with memories of good times we spent with each other over the years. Soar high Russ. Love you forever, Shirley & Cheryle - Posted by: Shirley Baker (sister in law) on: Apr 04, 2019
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Our deepest and sincere condolences on the loss of your husband and father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Bruce and Genny Forbe - Posted by: Bruce Forbes (Friend ) on: Mar 31, 2019
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Sincerest condolences to Joan, Karen and Brent. You were not customers, you are friends. It hurts to lose one. Marvin Fetch - Posted by: marvin fetch (friend) on: Mar 31, 2019
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Spent many years working at CTR for Russ and family. Was very kind and generous to us over the years of our employment. Joan Karin and Brent we are very sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Dermot and Karen Crotty (Friend) on: Mar 30, 2019
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I was saddened to read this morning of Russ' passing. I first met Russ in 1956 when my brother Don and I were enlisting in the Militia "13th Coy C Pro C". We were friends for a number of years after while in the reserve army. Russ drove my wife and me on our wedding day in 1958. We had many fun adventures while in the reserve to numerous to record here. Unfortunately, the friendship faded into the occasional meeting over the years and stopped altogether when Bev and I moved to B.C. He was always one of my favourite friends. Our sincerest condolences to Joan and the family on your loss. George and Beverley Glenday - Posted by: George Glenday (Friend of many years ago.) on: Mar 30, 2019
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Russ was a great friend and mentor. He was kind and generous and always supportive. I am saddened by the loss and wish to express my deepest sympathy to his wife and family. The world will be a poorer place without out him. Rest in Peace. - Posted by: Steve Pajot (Friend) on: Mar 30, 2019
