Melvin Arthur Johnson of Vulcan, Alberta passed away on April 23, 2006 at the Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 91 years.
Melvin was born on July 8, 1914 at the farm at Queenstown, Alberta to Aleck and Margit Johnson. Melvin loved going to the horse races and visiting over a cup of coffee.
Melvin is survived by his sister Clara Nelson of Vulcan, sister-in-law Rosemary Johnson of Victoria as well as numerous nieces and nephews and some very special friends.
Melvin was predeceased by his parents Margit and Aleck, two sisters Laura (Melvin) Nelson and Josie (Charlie) Porter, three brothers Clifford, Oscar and Johnie.
Funeral service Friday, April 28, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall, Vulcan with Rev. Lee Spice and Rev. Ed Summers officiating.
Casket Bearers Wade Nelson, Blair Nelson, Lane Steiner, Jeff Campbell, Dave Brown, Gordon Roe, Kevin Umschied, Tim Francis and Ross Chambers.
Interment Hope Lutheran Cemetery at Milo, Alberta at 3:15 p.m..
At the family’s request, tributes in Melvin’s memory can be made to the Palliative Care Unit, Box 299, Vulcan T0L 2B0.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Directors. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences to vulcanfuneralhome@hotmail.com.