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HARRY JOHNSON

February 11, 2017

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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www.everdenrust.com

EVERDEN RUST FUNERAL SERVICES

250-493-4112



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