“It is a wonderful world, and I have seen some incredible things.” Vic Johnson
Vic passed away peacefully on September 9th in Ottawa ON. He had the constant care and love of his family throughout his illness.
He is survived by Kaye (nee Faloon), his loving wife of 67 years. He was a loving and much loved Dad to his children, Jamie (Laura), Theresa (Rod), Kathleen and Garth, and an adored Grandpa to Jayson, Kassandra (Chuck), Tiffany (Adam), Andrew (Shannon), Scott, George (Emily), Kyle, Lilly (Kyle) and Jessica. His eight great grandchildren (Pinxit, Atticus, and Leif, Andrew and Melody, Harry, Finn and Theo) always brought a sparkle to his eye.
Vic is survived by his brother Gary (Lois), sisters-in-law Doreen Johnson, Maimae Johnson and Bert Faloon, and brother-in-law Maynard Hanley. He was predeceased by his parents Jim and Lillian (nee Boberg) Johnson of Eston, Saskatchewan, and his brothers Shirl and Ken as well as his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Evelyn and Earl Armstrong, Helena and Ernie Leblanc, Doris Faloon, Bea and Jim Donnelly, Leah and Lou Steele, Hugh Faloon, and Ellen Hanley.
He was a graduate of the School of Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan. After a year working with the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration, he enlisted in the Canadian Forces. He was soon deployed to serve in the Korean War. His career required frequent travel, and the family was posted to Kentville and Halifax NS, Chilliwack BC, Whitehorse YT, Soest Germany, Nepean ON, Shilo MB, Montreal QC, and finally back to Nepean ON. Vic was also deployed to India and Pakistan on a Peacekeeping mission. His favourite time was the time he spent during the reconstruction of the Alaska Highway after the collapse of the Peace River bridge.
After more than 24 years as a member of the Corps of Canadian Military Engineers, he retired from the Canadian Forces at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He then joined the Department of National Defence as a public servant as the Director of Utilities and Municipal Properties.
After retirement, in addition to his devotion to his family, Vic stayed busy with his many passions and hobbies. He travelled to his beloved Ireland twice, and attended the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice in South Korea.
He was a 40-year member of the Cedarhill Golf Club. He was an active member of the Manordale-Woodvale Community Association for many years. He was integral in researching and writing the History of the Canadian Military Engineers, published by the Military Engineers Association of Canada. He volunteered his time to many causes.
He and Kaye have been faithful parishioners at St. Maurice church for more than 50 years.
He spent many hours researching the family trees for both Johnson and Faloon families. He met and kept in touch with family members from across the globe. His collection of material is a family treasure.
He excelled at photography, gardening, and woodworking. In addition to golf, he loved to curl and cross country ski. He enjoyed making wine and the Johnson crab-apple jelly recipe is famous. His love of the Saskatchewan Roughriders knew no bounds.
A private family wake is planned, followed by a funeral mass that will take place on Tuesday, September 15th at 11am at St. Maurice Church (4 Perry Street, Ottawa ON). Due to Covid 19, all attendees must adhere to Covid 19 protocol, wear a mask and are asked to RSVP under Service Details section below.
The Mass will also be live streamed for those who want to attend virtually at: youtu.be/Joucf7qhkbk
Donations in memory of Vic can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of JOHNSON James Victor “Vic LCol Ret’d CD PEng Wednesday September 9th 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Ottawa, Province: Ontario