Shane Johnson

March 1st 1991 - January 28, 2020

 On January 28th,2020, Shane Johnson passed away peacefully in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Shane is survived by his parents Merv and Angie Johnson, his brother Austin Johnson (Natalie), Grandparents Norman and Eileen Leel, Grandparents James and Sheila Johnson, Aunt Poppy Petersen (Sherwin), Aunt Janna Leel, cousins; Brian Borisko, Christa Cardinal (Greg, Jorja, Harper), Angie Benson (Jeff), Colleen Sloan (Ryan, Gabe, Luke). Shane was predeceased by Uncles Roy Gill and Perry Johnson. Shane was born and raised in Saskatoon, completed high school at Walter Murray Collegiate, graduated the College of Agriculture, and was employed for several years with the City of Saskatoon.

Shane and his brother Austin spent countless hours together playing shinny and soccer in the backyard and school rink, school vacations with grandparents and camping with Mom and Dad. Shane was passionate about many things. Sport was an important part of Shane’s entire life.  He embraced challenges and competed throughout high school and University.  Wrestling was a huge part of his life as it gave him an opportunity to compete pound for pound with other athletes. He travelled nationally and internationally as both a participant and as a coach with the Saskatoon Junior Huskies Wrestling Club. Many of his best friendships were created through sport. Shane was also an avid soccer player and referee. Shane’s favorite motto was DISCIPLINE EQUALS FREEDOM.  Shane was continually setting goals for himself. He wanted to become a high-level soccer referee and he proceeded to referee over 200 soccer games in 2018, reaching his goal of being selected to referee at Senior Men’s Nationals held in Saskatoon in 2018. Shane used his discipline to complete his education and wrestle even after undergoing a liver transplant in 2012. He bought the house he loved, pursued his passions of gardening, photography and traveling. Having travelled with family throughout childhood all across Canada, Shane continued to travel internationally as an adult most recently to Munich Germany to see his beloved soccer team Bayern Munich play, and to experience the majesty of nature in Iceland. Shane was grateful for everyday and throughout his illness he maintained his beliefs and embraced everyday as a gift for which to be thankful. Shane understood the value of time and choose to use his time to the fullest extent possible.  Shane continually challenged those close to him to make every day an opportunity to improve and achieve something worthwhile.  He made those who knew him better people - what more can one ask from a life well lived. Shane, we miss you already, soak up the love in God’s eternity! Donations in Shane’s memory may be made to the Saskatchewan Kinsmen Telemiracle Foundation. Shane’s family wishes to thank all the staff and physicians with the Saskatoon Cancer Center, and all medical caregivers who have supported Shane throughout the years.  A public service for Shane will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 1st,  2020 at Augustana Lutheran Church (1201 Broadway Ave. Saskatoon). All wishing to celebrate Shane’s life are welcome to attend.  Arrangements are in care of Chelsea Krentz - Mourning Glory Funeral Services (306) 978-5200.