Russell Johnson
May 13, 1924 - August 25, 2016
RUSSELL “LOGIE” JOHNSON
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Russell “Logie” Johnson on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at the age of 92 years. Left to cherish Logie’s memory are his wife Marjorie of 68 years of marriage; sons, Bruce (Janet), Jim (Claire), Bill (Mariola); grandchildren, Geoffrey (Christelle), Graham (Morgan), Heather (Ros), Ben, Chigal, Alex, Cole; great granddaughter, Alexis; cousin, Fran; niece, Carolyn (Lionel) Charon; nephews, Keith Johnson, Bob (Sandy) and their families. He was predeceased by his parents Melvin and Merran Johnson and his brother Byron Johnson. On May 13, 1924 Logie was born in Minnedosa, Manitoba. As a young man he joined the Navy, WWII, sailing the Atlantic Ocean in an escort vessel and a convoy known as the Murmansk Run, just south of the Arctic Circle. He was honored by the Russian Government for his services with two medals and in 2014 received the Arctic Star from the British Government. After the war, Logie became a lineman working for Manitoba Hydro; retiring in management after 37 years of service. He enjoyed gardening and his passion for woodworking yielded many artisan pieces. Logie and Marjorie lived life to the fullest, traveling everywhere; Hawaii, Australia, Fiji, Caribbean Islands and finally settled down to one sunny spot in Weslaco, Texas for a span of 23 years. On Thursday, September 1, 2016 Logie’s Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. in Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue. The family would like to thank the staff of Seven Oaks Hospital for the loving care provided to our father. In Lieu of flowers donations in Logie’s memory can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society, 10 – 120 Donald Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4G2. Wojcik’s Funeral Chapels & Crematoriums, Winnipeg, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665 www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
“Rest in peace Dad. You are loved forever.”