Harry Johnson born at Spilsby, Lincolnshire on 18
June 1927 has passed away after a short illness at
Penticton Regional Hospital on February 11, 2017.
After his 18th birthday Harry joined the Airborne
Infantry Regiment of the British Army in the dying
days of WWII. He spent his service in Palestine,
returning home briefly before immigrating, with
his parents and sisters, to Port Arthur, Ontario.
He joined the RCMP and spent 25 years and thirteen
moves between detachments throughout Northern
Ontario and Ottawa. Following his RCMP career
he worked another 20 year career with Transport
Canada at Ottawa. Upon retirement he and wife
Gunny moved to Summerland, BC to be closer to
their three children, Beverly (Henk), Brian (Karin)
and Bob (Tina). Harry is survived by his wife of
62 years, Gunny, his children, eight grandchildren
and three great grandchildren. Services celebrating
Harry’s 89 years were held at St. Stephens Anglican
Church in Summerland on February 16, 2017.
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