Dartmouth, NS
August 25, 1959 - January 10, 2024
“Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him” James 1:12.
It’s with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved, grandfather, father, brother, great uncle, uncle and friend. Ronald Keith Johnson died at the age of 64 on January10th, 2024.
Ron was predeceased by his parents Petty Officer Retired B. Clifford Johnson and Mrs. Gertrude Ross-Johnson and his brother Kenneth Richard Johnson. Ron is survived by daughters Angela Johnson and Jasmine Johnson, grandchildren Solomon Johnson and Harmony Johnson, brothers Clifford Johnson (Dartmouth), Douglas Johnson (Barnadette NJ)-Ottawa, David (Elizabeth)-Oshawa, Michael Johnson-Halifax, Victor Johnson Toronto, Terrence Johnson-Dartmouth. Sisters Beverley Johnson-MacDonald, Marylou Johnson Hansen both of Dartmouth, several nieces and nephews.
Ron had a musical talent, he could sing well, he had a clear, melodious voice. He was an amateur botanist, growing a number of indoor plants. He could make any plant thrive. Ron devised a system for irrigating his house plants that enabled him to grow and give multiple plants at one time. Ron’s real hobby was designing and building canoes and kayaks. He would build them, and test them out on the water to see if they would float. He diligently drew plans and made models for a special kind of canoe that he was working to perfect. His goal was to create a lightweight model made out of aluminum so that it would be easy to transport. He was an inventor. He would think of ideas in his mind, and then bring them to life. His latest invention was creating a stackable shopping cart using milk creates to avoid the use of shopping bags.
In his younger years Ron attended air cadets. He moved out west to British Columbia to attend Pacific Life Bible College. While there, he discovered a love for Krispy Kreme doughnuts. Ron was also a loving father to his two daughters. He was supportive and a rock for them during some of their hardest times. He always found ways to help whether it was encouragement, prayer or financial support- even if he didn't have much.
Ron was not just a father but a friend. He made sure that his daughters and grandchildren knew that they were so very loved and cared for. He embodied selflessness throughout his life; Even praying for his enemies. He loved to dance, and was amazing at doing “the robot”, often showing it off in public. Ron was a good, gentle person who struggled with health problems for several years. Regardless of his health situation well or unwell Ron regarded Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and never doubted God's goodness. He left the most important thing behind, which was his faith. He taught others that a life well lived was a life knowing God, not a life of material wealth or status. He was a wise man, and very knowledgeable in the bible. He often would get excited when he would discover new things and share his knowledge with others.
His favourite show was the 700 club, and He often sent prayer requests to them on behalf of other people. Ron's grandchildren remember him loving animals and being silly. Ron loved spending as much time with his grandchildren as possible because they always, without fail, brought a smile to his face. Time spent with his grandchildren often involved feeding ducks at the pond by his residence. He enjoyed finding treats and toys to send in packages to his grandchildren. He loved his family very much and his dying wish was that everyone would experience God's love.
“Because of Christ, death is not final. It is a passage from one world to the next.” ~R.C. Sproul
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