JOHN ALLAN JOHNSON

With great sadness the family of John Allan Johnson announces his passing on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011 in Nestor Falls, Ont.
John was born Oct. 10, 1936 in Frenchman’s Portage to Ole and Rose Johnson.
John spent his younger years in Sioux Narrows, Ont. happily exploring the lake often in his homemade flat bottom boat, spending many nights on shore with only a blanket and a campfire.
In August, 1961, he married Margaret Ann Olson and in 1962 they moved to Nestor Falls, where they started Nestor Falls Marine.
Never a man to be idle, John obtained his pilot’s licence in Winnipeg in 1968 and that fall purchased his own plane. Many happy hours were spent exploring the wilderness he grew up in from the air.
In 1966, John and Margaret Ann started their family with the adoption of their son, Douglas. In 1967, they adopted their daughter, Nadine.
Amongst John’s many accomplishments was his meticulous restoration of his grandfather’s 1930 Dodge Coupe—a project he always had vowed to complete.
Later in life, John also became an accomplished woodworker and upholsterer.
Not one to sit still for long, John always had one project or another on the go, whether it be for himself or for others.
John also loved to dance! And his fish frys were legendary!
John was predeceased by his wife, Margaret Ann; his parents, Rose and Ole; and his in-laws, Sigurd and Mary Olson. He also was predeceased by his brother-in-law, Ken.
He is survived by his son, Douglas, and wife, Jennifer, and their children, Chalae and Parker; and his daughter, Nadine Storey, and her husband, Mark.
He also leaves behind one brother, Wayne, and wife, Irene; and sisters, Adaline, Julie and husband, Ted, Cathy and husband, Bruce, and Beverley and husband, Bill.
John also is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Also left to mourn are John’s longtime friends, Sondra and Ed Clark.
At John’s request, no funeral will be held.
A memorial service for John will be held in the summer at Nestor Falls.
In memoriam donations may be made to the Nestor Falls Curling Club or charity of your choice.
John had a servant’s heart. There was no task too big or too small for him. He was always ready, willing, and able to help anyone in any way that he could. He was always encouraging and supportive.
He had many friends from all walks of life and will always be a great inspiration to all who knew him. He will be greatly missed.
Online condolences may be offered at www.brownfuneralhomekenora.com