JOHNSON, George

Posted: January 25th, 2025

George Johnson

1927 – 2025

  George Leslie Arthur Johnson of Lethbridge passed away on Jan. 23, 2025, at the age of 97, beloved husband of Pam Johnson of Lethbridge, and dear father of Dale (Gloria), Geordie, and Cathy. Loving Grandad of Jarid (Lisa), and Tyler (Courtney). He was “George” to his two much loved great grand-sons and two much loved great grand-daughters.

George was born in Claresholm on Dec 27, 1927, and was raised and educated in the Porcupine Hills and Fort Macleod. He was married to Pam Syme on Aug 26, 1950, and they were fortunate enough to have celebrated 74 years together. His working years were spent in the family business, Johnson Brothers Sawmill, west of Fort Macleod and then in Cowley, until it was sold in 1984. He and Pam were interested in wind energy and they installed a turbine south of Cowley in 1993. In 1995 he and Pam moved to Pincher Creek, and in 2004 they moved to Lethbridge and enjoyed several winters in Arizona.

    Besides his loving family, George is survived by two sisters-in-law: one brother-in-law, as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews.

    He was predeceased by his parents, Edwin and Margaret Johnson; his brother Gordon and wife Rose; his little brother Ray; his baby sister Helen; his nephew Tim Johnson, and his son-in-law Graeme Campbell.

    A private Interment will take place at a later date. Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Riverview Chapel.

    Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to STARS.

A Prayer For Today

Thank you God for a pair of eyes

That I may see thy way,

And let me stop and gaze upon

The beauty of each day.

Thank you God for my two hands

That work I’ll surely do,

Let me toil from morn ‘til night

And let it pleaseth you.

Thank you God for my two ears

That I may hear you say,

“Come my friend and follow me

And I will show the way.”

Thank you God for a pair of feet

That I may follow you,

And tread along life’s lonely path

In search of all that’s true.

Thank you God for health and strength

For food and friends and home,

Daily let me talk with you

And never walk alone.

Thank you God for love and hope.

I too, someday will die,

Then open up your gates for me

I pray, don’t pass me by.

We shall not mourn nor weep today

Truly God knows best,

For someday we will meet again

When all are laid to rest.

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