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LEONARD JOHNSON
On Tuesday February 18, 2025 at 12:38 p.m., beloved husband, father and grandfather, Leonard Charles Johnson went home to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. With family at his side he breathed his last breath and went home.
Leonard battled with dementia and diabetes for the final few years of his life. He lived his final year at the Heritage Lodge Care Home. Due to problems with his legs, he spent his final year confined to bed and wheelchair. Despite the health issues he had, Dad never complained and faced it all with as much dignity as he could. Although he was fairly healthy physically, dementia took away a lot of his memory and eventually affected him physically.
Dad was predeceased by his wife Janet in 2022. He leaves to mourn his passing, his children, Charles (Donna), Wesley, Michael (Leanne) and Doris (Scott); his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his sister Eleanor and many nieces and nephews and friends.
Dad was born on November 11, 1932 in Transcona to William and Bertha Johnson. He was one of 13 children. He was predeceased by his parents and all of his siblings except his sister Eleanor. Dad attended Bannatyne school. He was a man of many talents. If something broke down he was usually able to isolate the problem and fix it. This included TV's, washers and dryers, stoves and cars. Although he didn't finish his high school education, he was still wise beyond his years which was evident in his ability to fix so many things and in how he went through life.
Dad worked at the Canadian Wheat Board for 39 years before retiring in 1988. During the early years of his marriage he also worked for the Joe Vine Driving School as a driving instructor to help pay the bills. Dad was a great driving instructor and also taught his children plus a few of his nieces and nephews how to drive. Dad was a very patient man which would've helped with being a driving instructor. Dad also went to the CNIB and cut hair for many of the residents. Dad enjoyed sports and would often watch football or hockey. Not too many people could hit a baseball as far as he could.
On June 19, 1954 dad married the love of his life, his wife Janet. They were able to enjoy 67.50 happy years of marriage together. Dad's love for Mom was very deep and strong. She was his wifie and he was her hubby. Dad often referred to Mom as his "girlfriend" in jest of course. Whenever they were sitting together on the couch, loveseat or anything else that held two people, they would hold hands. The love that they shared was an inspiration to many. Dad was devoted to Mom and Mom was devoted to Dad.
Dad's family was so very important to him. He loved them to the full, his children including his daughters-in-law and son-in-law, and his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He would put his family first ahead of himself. His love for his family was an example of his love for the Lord. Dad was a humble and quiet man but had his moments. He had a great sense of humour. He loved to recycle, jokes that is. Some would bring a laugh while others a groan. He had many sayings that would often bring a smile, a laugh or a groan. When someone asked him how he was, he would sometimes respond with a smile, "Terrible, but thanks for asking" or "Can't complain, nobody listens." He would often say when eating something, "Through the teeth, over the gums, look out stomach here it comes." He brought smiles to so many people's faces. Dad enjoyed going out to eat. Timmies, Wendy's, Subway, A&W were a few of his favourites. He loved his sweets. I don't think he ever met a dessert that he didn't like. The bigger the better and as much icing as possible.
For Dad, his faith in the Lord was essential to him. It was his foundation. He served as a deacon in the Central church of Christ for over 50 years. He taught Sunday school, organized VBS and took care of the benevolence ministry for many years. If someone contacted the church in need of groceries, Dad and Mom would go to the store and pick up whatever was needed and deliver it to their door. The church was a very important part of Dad's life and he enjoyed serving wherever he could. It was all part of his love for the Lord. He was a faithful member of the congregation. Meeting with the saints was a priority and a happy time for him. Even though he had dementia, his faith was still there.
Dad was (and always will be) an amazing and great Dad. His love for his family and the Lord was his bedrock. His love for his family was unconditional. He was a great example of love and faith in the Lord. He was strong, kind, gentle and sacrificed himself for the good of his family. He would go without so his family could have what they needed. Dad has now gone home to be with the Lord. He fought the good fight, he kept the faith and now he has gone to receive his reward, a crown of righteousness. It is hard to believe that you're gone.
Dad, we love you and will miss you so very much. Although you are gone from us physically, you will forever remain in our hearts and minds. You will never be forgotten. We love you Dad.
Until we meet again on heaven shores. Hubby and Wifie are together again.
We would like to thank all the good people at Heritage Lodge Care Home. They did a wonderful job of taking care of Dad and his family too. The nurses, healthcare aides and all the other workers were amazing. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all you did for Dad. If Dad was still here he would want to thank you as well. God bless you all.
Funeral will take place at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
Publish Date: Feb 25, 2025
LEONARD JOHNSON
On Tuesday February 18, 2025 at 12:38 p.m., beloved husband, father and grandfather, Leonard Charles Johnson went home to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. With family at his side he breathed his last breath and went home.
Leonard battled with dementia and diabetes for the final few years of his life. He lived his final year at the Heritage Lodge Care Home. Due to problems with his legs, he spent his final year confined to bed and wheelchair. Despite the health issues he had, Dad never complained and faced it all with as much dignity as he could. Although he was fairly healthy physically, dementia took away a lot of his memory and eventually affected him physically.
Dad was predeceased by his wife Janet in 2022. He leaves to mourn his passing, his children, Charles (Donna), Wesley, Michael (Leanne) and Doris (Scott); his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his sister Eleanor and many nieces and nephews and friends.
Dad was born on November 11, 1932 in Transcona to William and Bertha Johnson. He was one of 13 children. He was predeceased by his parents and all of his siblings except his sister Eleanor. Dad attended Bannatyne school. He was a man of many talents. If something broke down he was usually able to isolate the problem and fix it. This included TV's, washers and dryers, stoves and cars. Although he didn't finish his high school education, he was still wise beyond his years which was evident in his ability to fix so many things and in how he went through life.
Dad worked at the Canadian Wheat Board for 39 years before retiring in 1988. During the early years of his marriage he also worked for the Joe Vine Driving School as a driving instructor to help pay the bills. Dad was a great driving instructor and also taught his children plus a few of his nieces and nephews how to drive. Dad was a very patient man which would've helped with being a driving instructor. Dad also went to the CNIB and cut hair for many of the residents. Dad enjoyed sports and would often watch football or hockey. Not too many people could hit a baseball as far as he could.
On June 19, 1954 dad married the love of his life, his wife Janet. They were able to enjoy 67.50 happy years of marriage together. Dad's love for Mom was very deep and strong. She was his wifie and he was her hubby. Dad often referred to Mom as his "girlfriend" in jest of course. Whenever they were sitting together on the couch, loveseat or anything else that held two people, they would hold hands. The love that they shared was an inspiration to many. Dad was devoted to Mom and Mom was devoted to Dad.
Dad's family was so very important to him. He loved them to the full, his children including his daughters-in-law and son-in-law, and his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He would put his family first ahead of himself. His love for his family was an example of his love for the Lord. Dad was a humble and quiet man but had his moments. He had a great sense of humour. He loved to recycle, jokes that is. Some would bring a laugh while others a groan. He had many sayings that would often bring a smile, a laugh or a groan. When someone asked him how he was, he would sometimes respond with a smile, "Terrible, but thanks for asking" or "Can't complain, nobody listens." He would often say when eating something, "Through the teeth, over the gums, look out stomach here it comes." He brought smiles to so many people's faces. Dad enjoyed going out to eat. Timmies, Wendy's, Subway, A&W were a few of his favourites. He loved his sweets. I don't think he ever met a dessert that he didn't like. The bigger the better and as much icing as possible.
For Dad, his faith in the Lord was essential to him. It was his foundation. He served as a deacon in the Central church of Christ for over 50 years. He taught Sunday school, organized VBS and took care of the benevolence ministry for many years. If someone contacted the church in need of groceries, Dad and Mom would go to the store and pick up whatever was needed and deliver it to their door. The church was a very important part of Dad's life and he enjoyed serving wherever he could. It was all part of his love for the Lord. He was a faithful member of the congregation. Meeting with the saints was a priority and a happy time for him. Even though he had dementia, his faith was still there.
Dad was (and always will be) an amazing and great Dad. His love for his family and the Lord was his bedrock. His love for his family was unconditional. He was a great example of love and faith in the Lord. He was strong, kind, gentle and sacrificed himself for the good of his family. He would go without so his family could have what they needed. Dad has now gone home to be with the Lord. He fought the good fight, he kept the faith and now he has gone to receive his reward, a crown of righteousness. It is hard to believe that you're gone.
Dad, we love you and will miss you so very much. Although you are gone from us physically, you will forever remain in our hearts and minds. You will never be forgotten. We love you Dad.
Until we meet again on heaven shores. Hubby and Wifie are together again.
We would like to thank all the good people at Heritage Lodge Care Home. They did a wonderful job of taking care of Dad and his family too. The nurses, healthcare aides and all the other workers were amazing. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all you did for Dad. If Dad was still here he would want to thank you as well. God bless you all.
Funeral will take place at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
Publish Date: Feb 22, 2025
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 22, 2025, Feb 25, 2025
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Leonard and his family were all loving people who I have not forgotten, took us into their home when we came back from Canada and treated us like family. They always treated me well I was the youngest of six children that with our parents moved into their home for a few weeks, and I will never forget them. Leonard was especially kind to me and he will always have a place in my heart. - Posted by: Ivy Debono (nee Hardy) (Friend of family) on: Feb 27, 2025
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Uncle Leonard was kind and considerate who always had a smile and joke to share with everyone. Sending hugs. - Deb - Posted by: Debra Morrissey (Niece) on: Feb 24, 2025
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We go to Tims frequently and had seen Wesley on many occasions having lunch. One day he was sitting eating a pizza which were new on the menu. We were sitting at the next table so we asked how he liked the pizza. He told us it was delicious. We continued to have our coffee and were overwhelmed when Wesley came to our table with a gift card and told us to order a pizza on him. We were very happy to meet him again on several occasions. Wesley always spoke so lovingly about his Dad and visiting at the Care Home. We were also pleased to meet his Dad [Leonard] and he seemed very pleased when I told him what a very special son he had raised. Our condolences to Wesley and the entire family - Posted by: Bert and Penny (Friends at Tims) on: Feb 23, 2025
