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NORMAN IVAN JOHNSON
Born: May 16, 1942
Date of Passing: Nov 19, 2020
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NORMAN IVAN JOHNSON
May 16, 1942 - November 19, 2020
Employed by CPR, Norman began his career as an electrician at the Weston Shops in Winnipeg in 1967. He transferred several times across Western Canada before returning to Winnipeg in 1993. He retired from the railroad in 1997.
Norman was very devoted to his family and to his community. He was a proud member of the Lion's Club for over 30 years; holding various positions, including District Governor. He was always fundraising for different initiatives. His favorite fundraising event was the annual Walk for Dog Guides at Bird's Hill Park.
The family would like to thank the nurses, health care aids, and staff at Bethania Personal Care Home for the wonderful care and support provided to Norman. Especially while the family was separated from him, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are grateful for the tireless efforts of these front-line workers.
A celebration of Norman's life will be held at later date when it is safe for us to gather once again.
To honor Norman, in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his name to the Lion's Foundation of Canada, 152 Wilson Street, Oakville, Ontario, L6K 0G6 at:
www.dogguides.com/donate
Family and friends may sign a Book of
Condolence at www.glenedenmemorial.ca
Glen Eden Funeral Home
204-338-7111
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 28, 2020
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Past District Governor Norman Johnson for 2004-2005, as Norm was known to those in the Lion's family of service, was a very dedicated Lion, and volunteered his time willingly and freely whenever he could. In his year of governance his wife Kay surprised him and also joined Lions. He will be remembered for all of his years spent tirelessly organizing the Dog Walk for Lions Foundation of Dog Guides out at scenic Bird's Hill in the fall. These events were highly attended in those years with dogs of many breeds doing the routes with their owners/friends/families all to support Dog Guides. He received the Lions Foundation of Dog Guides Patron award, a prestigious award given to those who have devotedly served. Lion Norm joined Lions in 1984 and during his Lion's journey was presented with many awards for his service in many areas: Hope Medal, Judge Brian Stevenson Fellowship Award, Life Membership in Lions Foundation of Canada, Melvin Jones Fellowship Award, Stu Peever Award. Lion Norm transferred into Charleswood Tuxedo Lions Club in 1994 which later changed its name to Winnipeg West Lions Club where he remained a member to 2020. Thank you Lion Norm for your many years of service in the southwest of Winnipeg, and your friendship; you will be fondly remembered by all who knew you. Sincere condolences to Kay, Tanya, Graeme, & Fiona from your very large extended Lion's family here in Manitoba, NW Ontario and Minnesota. - Posted by: Winnipeg West Lions Club (fellow lion club member/friend) on: Dec 01, 2020
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Norm was my closest friend he moved on to Harbison Avenue soon after me. We played hockey on the street and at Chalmers Community Centre. We became interested in cars at a young age. We became interested in drag racing and we were soon racing cars at Bison/Keystone Dragways. Norm with his Firebird and me with my Comet. I worked at CP Rail and I soon got him on at the railway. He started as a laborer but took the test to become an apprentice electrician. He was very good at his job and was soon a manager with CP. He was sent to British Columbia, he would come to visit me when ever he came to Weston shops to see how I was doing. We would sit in my office and discuss the old days. Norm was my best friend and stood up for us at our wedding when I married my wife Linda. I can remember buying my Mercury and norm bought his Firebird at a car show we went to at the Winnipeg arena. His car was so nice he could not pass it up so he canceled his Chevy he had just ordered. Norm was a wonderful man and treated everyone right. I can remember him donating hours of work with me changing the lights in the Elmwood Legion. He was a pleasure to work with. He also loved fishing and I recall going fishing with him at my cottage. He was always fixing things when he dropped in. Linda and I loved Kay coming to our cottage and talking with Linda while Norm and I went fishing. God bless him and we will always miss him. Jim & Linda L'esperance - Posted by: jim l'esperance (friend) on: Nov 28, 2020
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Sincere condolences to Kay and family. - Posted by: PDG Gerald Fontaine- 2015-16 (Lions Friend) on: Nov 28, 2020
