Edgar JOHANNSON

JOHANNSON, Edgar - passed away July 31, 2007, at the age of 84 at the Chesley, Ontario hospital after complications from a broken hip. He was born Christmas Day, December 25th, 1922, in Edmonton, Alberta. He went to school at the University of Alberta and graduated from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, B.C., with a degree in mechanical engineering. Before retiring in the mid 1980s, Edgar worked for Canadian Blower & Forge Company, Buffalo Forge and Aerofin Corporation. Over the years he lived in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario; Montreal, Quebec; West Des Moines, Iowa; and in St. Charles, Illinois. He most recently lived at the Sunshine Centre in Waterloo, Ontario. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Bowman, and by his stepsister, Gretta Smith. He is survived by five children: Jenny Amy of Southampton; Karen Noll of Maryhill; Lynn Johannson of Glen Williams; Eric Johannson of St. Charles, Ill. and Joyce Johannson of Minneapolis, Minn. Also survived by sister Joyce Bell of Drumheller, Alberta; stepsister Margaret Williams of Penarth, Wales, U.K., and brother Ken Johannson of Rochester, Minn., as well as by 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. A Memorial Service for the Interment of Ashes will be held at Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge Ontario, on Saturday October 6, 2007 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages memorials that help celebrate Ed's life and broad range of interests. Plant a tree, support lifelong learning programs or institutions, encourage a child to learn, support civic engagement, or donate to an arts program of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to the EAGLESON FUNERAL HOME, Southampton Ontario. Condolences may be forwarded to the family through www.eaglesonfuneralhome.com. 10773703