Ronald Gordon Johnson, born January 16, 1949 in Peace River, AB, passed May 23, 2014 in Chilliwack, BC, after a lengthy and courageous battle with Cancer. Ron was predeceased by his brother Rick, and is survived by his Love and Soul Mate, Shirley Neufeld, son Shaine (Tamara), grandchildren, Shayanne and Karson; his daughter, Julie (Rick) Thors-Cloutier, grandchildren, Alex, Ben (Ashley), Tia (Justin) and Janelle, and great grandchildren, Janisa and Kaleb; step daughter, Jackie Lee. Ron is also survived by his parents Ken and Pauline and brothers, Bob (Noel) and Randy (Dianne). Ron will also be missed by Shirley's daughter, Sherry (Jeff) Hirschman, grandsons, Anthony and Derek Hirschman and her son Jarrett Hirschman
In his 65 years, Ron has lived and worked in many parts of Western and Northern Canada, as well as Algeria, Venezuela and Peru. He has travelled to nine Canadian Provinces, two Canadian Territories, 50 US States, one US Territory, one North African Country, several South and Central American countries. Through his canoeing, camping, gold mining and more recently Geocaching, Ron was able to stay connected to his love of the outdoors.
