Obituary of Calvin Thomas Johnson

 Calvin Thomas Johnson

 (August 15, 1920 - January 18, 2020)

Calvin Thomas Johnson, along with twin brother Maurie, was born August 15, 1920 to Ludwig and Alma Johnson. He was born on the family farm where he lived for 98 years. He moved to a senior’s lodge until his passing. He went to a one-room country school named Stockholme where he finished Grade 10 at the age of 14 after which he quit to work on the family farm. He passed away January 18, 2020 at the age of 99 years. He was predeceased by his parents Ludwig and Alma Johnson, and brothers Warren, Gordon, and Maurie. He is survived by his wife of 73 years Betty, son Stanley, sister Norma Falk, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. 
He started farming about 1940 while doing commercial trucking and custom land breaking until he took over the family farm full time when he married Betty in 1946. Son Stanley was born on their anniversary in 1948 and together had a grain and cattle farm for over 50 years. 

Calvin was involved for many years in numerous organizations for which he received many awards for his volunteer work. As an example, he was caretaker of the Fridhem Cemetery for 33 years and is on the wall of honor at the CRE building in Camrose. Calvin was predeceased by his parents Ludwig and Alma, and brothers Warren, Gordon, and Maurie. 

Interment has taken place at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the Fridhem Cemetery.

A Funeral Service was held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 25, 2020 from the Rose City Baptist Church, Camrose. 

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Calvin's memory may be made to Friends of Fridhem Society RE: Fridhem Cemetery (BOX 241  BASHAW, AB, T0B 0H0).