It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Johnson on December 13, 2012 at the age of 88 years. However, we are happy for him as we know he is now in a place of peace and joy, and he suffers no more. Robert was predeceased by his parents, Rasmus and Karen Johnson; brothers, Leonard and Herman (Peggy) Johnson; sister, Ragna (Frank) Schnell; father-in-law, Oscar (Almyra) Roysum; sister-in-law, Fern (Henry) Clausen; brothers-in-law, Lawrence Skjerdal, Omer Roysum and Sam Locken. Robert will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 64 years, Vivian and their children, Cheryl (Rick) Williams, Patty (Melwyn) Bangsund, Rod (Lyn) Johnson, Wendy (Dallas) Pederson and Kimberly (Ross) Winter; 13 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren, Laurie (Tom) Reule and their children, Ryyan, Reegan and Abbey; Jason (Shannon) Williams and their daughter, Lily; Heidi (Steven) Delf and their children, Hunter, Jackson and Lauren; Joshua (Caitlin) Bangsund and their children, Hudson and Sawyer; Kelli (Kenton) Fredlund and their children, Peyton and Presley; Jami (Vaughn) Engel and their children, Kardin and Boston; Rob (Rebekah) Johnson; Brooke (Orrie) Gaab; Glenn (Stephanie) Pederson and their children Grace, Olivia and Huxley; Brandy (Todd) Magnus and their son, Braxton; Benji (Erica) Pederson; Austen Huber; and Brendan Hamilton; his sister, Mabel Johnson; sisters-in-law, Dolores (Duane) Larsen, Beverly Locken, Lorraine Roysum; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Robert was born on June 14, 1924 in the Knoxville District south of Oungre. He went to school there, and began his farming career at an early age with his father and brother, Herman. In the spring of 1948 he purchased a farm north west of Oungre. On October 30, 1948 he and Vivian Roysum, from Beaubier, were married. It was here we raised our five children. In 1985 we built a new house in Weyburn, and in 2000 we moved to a condo on Coteau Ave. On October 20, 2012 Robert was admitted to Weyburn General Hospital, then to Tatagwa View where he passed away. Through all his illnesses, he was very patient and content and thankful for everything his care givers did for him. He thanked God for every new day, when he was well enough to do so. However, once a farmer always a farmer. He spent most of his time at the farm until this last year. He loved to check the fields as the grain would sprout through the ground in the spring, and wade through them in the fall when it was beginning to ripen. Checking the rain gauges was another important pass time. He and his son Rod would take a tour to every piece of land after a rainfall and check them all out. Spring calving was another enjoyable event. He would make many trips to the pastures just to watch the baby calves frolic and grow. His greatest joy was family and we had lots of family get togethers. He loved talking things over about all the farming operations and about old times with the grandboys and Rod. Robert was also involved with the community and sat on a few boards including Radville School Unit, Beaubier Co-op and Beaubier Credit Union. In his younger years he loved playing in a soft ball league at Oungre. In later years he and his friends, Lloyd Hansen, Einer Borgen and Ed Fassum enjoyed curling in the old, cold rinks in the district. They even brought home a few prizes when a bonspiel was held. A funeral service for Robert was held Tuesday, December 18 at 1:00 PM at the Weyburn Free Methodist Church, with Pastor Jody Pfeifer officiating. Interment was held at Hillcrest Cemetery. We are grateful and very thankful to you all. Active Pallbearers were grandsons, Jason Williams, Josh Bangsund, Robby Johnson, Glenn Pederson, Benji Pederson, Austen Huber and Brendan Hamilton. Honorary pallbearers were granddaughters, Louise Reule, Heidi Delf, Kelli Fredlund, Jamie Engel, Brooke Gaab and Brandy Magnus. Donations in memory of Robert may be made to the Weyburn and District Hospital Foundation, the Weyburn Free Methodist Church or a charity of donor's choice. Condolences may be left at: www.fletcherfuneralchapel.com.Arrangements have been entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn (306) 842-5432
