Jim (James) Frederick Johnson was born July 19, 1939 and passed away July 19, 2017 at the age of 78 years. Jim is lovingly remembered by: his wife, Wilma and his children: Christine (David) Dunk of Medstead, SK and their family: Erin (Chet) Dunk Sargeant and Michael Dunk, Jerry Johnson of Birch Lake, SK, Dennis (Byrle) Johnson of Big River, SK and their family: Ray (Michelle) Friesen and his son, Krew, Madison Krienke who is Jim’s great granddaughter, Richard (Shelsea) Johnson of Prince Albert, SK and their family: Kyle Johnson, Karissa Johnson (Andru) and their children, Summer and Jupiter, Aaron Johnson of Birch Lake, SK and his son: Cody Francon, Brian (Brigitte) Johnson of Birch Lake, SK and their family: Mackenzy and Owen, siblings: Florence Johnson of Bapaume, SK and Margaret (Luther) Liick of Creston, BC also numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. He is predeceased by: parents, Leonard and Clara Johnson, brothers, Henry and George Johnson, and step-granddaughter, Coral Friesen. A Family Graveside Service was held on Monday, July 24, 2017 at 2:00 pm from the Medstead Lutheran Cemetery, Medstead, Saskatchewan with Peter Martens officiating. Honorary Pallbearers were considered all of Jim’s friends. Pallbearers were Kyle Johnson, Michael Dunk, David Dunk, Chet Sargeant, Cody Francon and Andru Syvertsen. Following the Family Graveside Service, family and friends gathered at the Medstead Community Hall where Terri Martens lead a Celebration of Life Service followed by a time for lunch and fellowship. Memorial Donations may be made to the Medstead Housing Authority or to the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation in Memory of Jim Johnson as tokens of remembrance. Family and friends wishing to send online condolences are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Beau "Lac" Funeral Home, Mark Muir, Funeral Director, Spiritwood (306-883-3500).
