JOHNSON, David

DAVID JOHNSON 1952 – 2024 If love could have saved him, he would have survived the cancer that cruelly took his life on November 10, 2024. Our lovely man, Dave, left on his next journey at age 72.
Born and raised in the St. James area of Winnipeg, Dave, at 19, married Pat, and became a father. The family later moved to Lethbridge, where he worked for many years for the City of Lethbridge, as a customer service rep in the Water Works. In his early 60’s Dave retired, and never looked back.
He valued peace and quiet. Loved those Rocky Mountains, the creatures that inhabited them, and here on the prairies he loved his small home and garden, and the several generations of wonderful dogs, and several cats, (he learned to love cats), his pond fish and the wild birds who visited.
He was gracious, kind and loyal with a small cadre of friends; but those were the best kind, the ones who stuck with him across the decades. Also left to mourn him, his neighbour-friends.
Dave met Sue Wilkie in the 90’s; mates, and best friends for 25 years, their relationship survived several renovations, and a move. Their bond only strengthened on his cancer journey.
He loved NFL games, The Winnipeg Jets, crib, and each year foolishly kept hope for the Blue Jays. He liked music of the 70’s; loved little kids, especially at Halloween, and cried over photos of his dogs.
Missing him forever are Sue’s family who thought so highly of him, his sister Shirley Anderson (Winnipeg), daughter Kimberley Mueller (Layton), granddaughters Sierra Berndt (Theryn) and Hailey Mueller.
He was predeceased by his parents Arthur and Florence Johnson and brother Jimmy.
Many thanks to everyone who cared for him at the Jack Ady Cancer Clinic, and then at the St. Michael’s Palliative Care Ward. Your exceptional care will never be forgotten.
At Dave’s request, there will be no funeral, but instead a memorial in the mountains in late spring, to spread his ashes. Location and date TBA.
Visit www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.