Johnson, Kenneth Walter
Kenneth Walter Johnson
Kenneth Walter Johnson, aged 88 years of Moose Jaw, SK went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 4th, 2019. Ken was born on March 14th, 1931 and grew up on the family farm in the Qu’Appelle Valley, where he attended Coyote Run School. Ken married Wilhemine Swanston on August 13th, 1955. They bought a farm in the Stoney Beach area, only a few miles from where he grew up, and there they farmed and raised their children. Ken was involved in his community, serving many years as a Councillor and as Reave for the Municipality of Pense. He was also involved with his church, serving as a board member and an usher. Wilhemine passed away on July 1st, 2000. Ken then married Violet Neamtu and in 2008, they relocated to Moose Jaw. Ken, having Alzheimer’s disease, spent the last 5 years in Providence Place where he received exceptional care by the attentive staff. He was predeceased by his wife, Wilhemine; parents, Walter and Iris; and sister, Lillian Firth. Ken is survived by his sister, Lois McMillan; his 2nd wife, Vi; children: Connie Johnson, Colleen Johnson, Keith (Cheryl) Johnson, and Craig Johnson; grandchildren: Leah, Terah, Brian, Luke and Mark; seven great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 9th, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. in Moose Jaw Funeral Home. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Ken’s name may be made to Providence Place Foundation, 100 – 2nd Ave NE, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 1B8. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Michelle Surtees, Funeral Director 306-693-4550.
Ken was a wonderful, kind, and considerate person. He had a great deal of love and respect for his family, friends, his farm and community. Decisions made at the Rural Municipality of Pense were handled with fairness, honesty and respect for all ratepayers and employees. Our condolences to Ken’s family….you can be very proud of him. He will be missed. Lorne and Carol Straub
Vi, Keith and Cheryl, Craig, Connie and Colleen and families. Our deepest sympathies on Ken’s passing. May God comfort you in your sorrow, and strengthen you as you rejoice as he is in his new home in heaven. God bless.
Condolence from John and Mary Adamache and Kandis Ollenberger and Family Members of Violets May Ken rest in peace
My sincere condolences to family and friends at this time.
Our deepest sympathies on Ken’s passing. He was a wonderful man of God. May God comfort you all during this difficult time.
So sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. He was a wonderful man and served the Lord faithfully.