Johnson, Lloyd Charles: December 12, 1925 July 10, 2015 Lloyd passed unexpectedly in Kelowna, with his wife and love of his life, Bonni, at his side. Dad was born in Foam Lake, Sask., and moved to Kenora at a young age with his mother and two brothers, Cliff and Gene. Together they developed their work ethic by doing what they could to make ends meet. The three best friends joined the navy in WWII, where he served as a Sonar Operator on the corvette 'Hepatica'. When dad returned to Kenora, he married Irene Houghton, began a long and successful work and business career, and raised us - Kenneth and Peter. He retired from the hospital in March of 1990. Dad provided for his family while serving the community through the Lions Club, as a volunteer for numerous local service groups, and lending a hand as he could to others. He embodied the the values of courtesy, hard work, care, and of being a help to others. He was a true gentleman. He was predeceased by Irene, his wife of 57 years, and brothers Clifford and Gene. Lloyd will be lovingly remembered by his wife Bonni, who adored him, and by her family who accepted him completely when they saw how he cherished her. By his sons Peter in Kenora, and Kenneth in Thunder Bay, by his grandchildren, Kellen in Portland, Oregon, and Kyle in Thunder Bay, Ontario. He will be remembered too by his nieces and nephews of the Kantola, Houghton, and Johnson families, and by his many friends in Kenora whom he always remembered and talked about with a smile on his face, by the friends he made in Kelowna, and by his poker buddies who didn't smile so much when he cleaned them out. And Papa will always be remembered by his adopted family; Bill, Debbie, Liam, and Lina O'Connor, who were each bright spots in his, and Nana's, days. If you were to ask Lloyd what he wanted us to know through the example of his life, it would be that decency to others, hardwork, and self-reliance are values to live by, and that you should always believe in the promise and possibility of true love, and enjoy kids and animals. Thanks to Dr. J.D. McCauley and Dr. Micheal Bobyn of Kelowna General Hospital for their attention and efforts. He taught me patience, helped me grow, and introduced me to vanilla yogurt. He was a good man.
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