Obituary - Ron Johnson
Ron Johnson
1956 - 2015
Ronald David Johnson, known by his close friends as R.J., passed away at St. Joseph’s Home - Carmel Hospice, Medicine Hat on Saturday, January 24, 2015, at the age of 58 years following a courageous battle with cancer. Ron will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 34 years, Maureen; daughter, Joelle and son, Taylor as well as his father, Elmer and mother-in-law, Betty Scheibner. He will be sadly missed by his sister, Lana; brothers, Murray (Joanne), Ralph (Maya) and Lyle (Bev) Johnson along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. Ron was pre-deceased by his mother, Helen Johnson and father-in-law, Clarence Scheibner. Ron was born on August 27, 1956, in Assiniboia, SK., attending high school in Limerick, SK., and college in Lethbridge, AB. He moved to Bassano, AB., and started his ranching career in 1975 with LK Ranches Ltd. Ron married Maureen Scheibner in 1980 and after 13 years they moved to the Fort Macleod area where their children were born. In 1994, Ron changed careers and started working in the environmental consulting business with oil and gas companies. In 1997, the family moved to an acreage near Medicine Hat where Ron started his own consulting company, Prairie View Consulting. Ron was passionate about his work and demonstrated this passion through his commitment to the protection of native grassland. He provided many innovative ideas to reducing oil and gas environmental impacts. Ron was well respected in the rural communities and with the farmers and ranchers. He also earned great respect from the people he worked with and provided services for. Ron was very active and a respected expert in the horse industry. Ron and Maureen, through over 30 years in the horse business, have won significant awards in both Canada and the United States. Home bred horses have won National and World titles. Ron and his family loved their critters with a yard full of chickens, dogs, cats and horses. He was an avid fisherman with many related recreational adventures that created chaos with the family. Ron was always available to assist his neighbours and friends in time of need. He was always the family cornerstone with his standard saying, “Don’t worry about it”. This generally led to further chaos. Special appreciation is extended by the family to Dr. Foley and staff at St. Joseph’s Home - Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat. A Celebration of Ron’s life will be held at the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede Park - Cypress Centre Auditorium, 2055 - 21 Avenue S.E., Medicine Hat on Saturday, January 31, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. with Lisa Waites officiating and a luncheon to follow immediately thereafter. If friends so desire, memorial donations in Ron’s name may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 102 Crestwood Square One, 1865 Dunmore Road S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1Z8.
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Thinking of You:
Jan 30, 2015 at 12:01 AM
Maureen and family. I'm just broken hearted for you all, and send all my love, along with that of the Armstrong family, and especially Laur & Dan. What a loss. I've never been through anything like this, so I can't even imagine. I'm here, should you want to come and hang out a bit ....any time. Love to you all and the wish that you're able to really care for yourself as you go through this journey of grief and loss. Love Gena
Thinking of You:
Mar 20, 2015 at 01:03 AM
With our thoughts of sympathy, we had no idea Ron was sick, take care,
Bonnie and Stan Quance
Thinking of You:
Feb 07, 2015 at 04:02 PM
Maureen and family
Thinking of you at this time of loss and wishing you comfort and healing in the days ahead. It has been many years since we have communicated and it is with great sadness this is the reason. May you find comfort in these words as I have " Do not morn me as I have not left you just look into the eyes of my children and you will find me there"
Susan & Don Lincoln Calgary
Marlene Chandler:
Feb 03, 2015 at 02:02 AM
I was so sorry to hear of Ron's passing. Deepest sympathy goes out to his family.
Debbie Wood:
Feb 02, 2015 at 11:02 PM
Maureen and Family,
So very sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Take care, Debbie
Paul & Janice Filkohazy:
Feb 02, 2015 at 03:02 AM
We were so sorry to hear of Ron's illness & his passing. We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to you Maureen & your family. May all your special memories bring peace,comfort & strength in the days ahead. Paul and Janice
Wayne Erfle:
Feb 02, 2015 at 02:02 AM
So sorry to hear of Ron's passing. I only remember Ron going to school in Limerick, he was a great guy.
Wayne Erfle
Thinking of You:
Jan 31, 2015 at 07:01 PM
Dear Maureen, I'm sorry to hear of Ron's lost battle with cancer. He was well respected by those he met in the reclamation industry. I also appreciated his professional working relationship and guidance shown to my daughter as she worked with him. May you and your children find comfort as you are surrounded by the love of your families and friends. Sincerely, Pat Block
Thinking of You David, Lise & family:
Jan 31, 2015 at 05:01 PM
Our Heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. I will always remember Ron fondly and have wonderful memories of times Dylan and Taylor played Hockey and time we spent together! He leaves behind a wonderful family and I know you will all be a great source of comfort and support to one another.
Jodi Prior:
Jan 31, 2015 at 05:01 PM
Maureen and Family -
I had the great fortune of working with Ron for several years in the Great Sands Hills area of SK. Ron was so good at what he did and quietly earned the trust and respect of everyone around him. I will always remember our days spent quading around the sand hills with the wind in our hair and the sun shining on our backs. My heart goes out to you during this difficult time.
Jodi Prior
Kathleen Haack:
Jan 31, 2015 at 12:01 AM
I am so sorry to learn of Ron's passing.
Our families had many good times together whether it be Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, or picking saskatoons at Wood Mountain. My condolences to all of you.
Kristina O'Grady:
Jan 30, 2015 at 07:01 PM
I am saddened by the news of Ron's passing. I had the pleasure of working with him for several years and everyday was an adventure where I learned something new. Please know that he was well respected by everyone who met him and he will be greatly missed. My heart is with you during this time of sorrow.
Dianne (Kinchen) Kirby:
Jan 30, 2015 at 04:01 PM
Words can hardly express the sorrow and devastation that your families must be feeling at this time. Maureen -- Joelle -- Taylor My regards to : Elmer, Lyle (Bev) & family, Ralph (Maya) & family, Lana & family, Murray (Joanne) & family. Your Ron was a shy, mischievous, determined, quiet, wait in the wings handsome red-headed classmate !! May time & faith & the love of family and friends and the Lord's guiding hand help to carry you through this most difficult of times.
All my love: Dianne (Kinchen) Kirby
Jan and Dave Shouldice:
Jan 30, 2015 at 04:01 AM
We are thinking of you during this difficult time. Sorry to hear of your loss.
Pat L Ross:
Jan 30, 2015 at 04:01 AM
Maureen and Families. My heart goes out to you all. It was so wonderful to have known Ron. He was super hard working and dedicated in his horse world.. HUGGS TO YOU ALL. Please take care of yourselves
Barry and Gwen Radu:
Jan 30, 2015 at 12:01 AM
Condolences to the family and all the close friends. Our thoughts are with you in these times.
Tim & Dawn Marie Wilk & Sons:
Jan 27, 2015 at 01:01 AM
Maureen, Joelle & Taylor
So sorry to hear of Ron's passing, we were thinking of you both this weekend while in Great Falls the trip we made with you a few years ago and how much fun we had also the camping trips. Ron was such a great guy and gave us so many opportunities while the gas industry was booming out in the Fox Valley area. We were blessed to have known him and it was a real privilege.
Thoughts & Prayers Tim, Dawn Marie, Justin & Jamie Wilk Fox Valley SK
Marlene Waldner:
Jan 29, 2015 at 09:01 PM
Maureen,Joelle and Taylor- we are very sad to hear of Ron's passing. Many fond memories from the years your family trained horses at All Seasons Arena. May you find healing and peace in the time to come.
Lorne Veitch:
Jan 29, 2015 at 07:01 PM
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of such a nice man. I worked with Ron for several years on gas well programs within the Great Sand Hills and throughout southwest Saskatchewan. He was well respected and will be missed.
Raymond and Leslie Miller:
Jan 29, 2015 at 03:01 PM
Leslie and I are so sorry to hear of Ron's passing. We both went to school with Ron and will miss him greatly. Though we never visited, we always were going to, whatever that means. Ron was always the person with a smile and full of kind gestures.
Regrets Ray and Leslie Miller
Anne and Steve Lerner:
Jan 29, 2015 at 03:01 AM
I had the wonderful opportunity to work with Ron for 8 years in the late 90s to mid 2000s. He made those projects. We have lost one of the great ones. Ron was a very kind and respectful man. To you his family our prayers are with you, Ron may be gone his influence and passion lives on. Our deepest sympathy Anne and Steve Lerner
George & Jan Armstrong:
Jan 29, 2015 at 02:01 AM
We were so sad to hear of Ron's illness and death. Ron was a great guy and will be missed. I can't help but recall all the fun times at Bassano and Ron's quiet ability to see the humour in everything. Thinking of you. George & Jan Armstrong
Cameron & Laurie Gillespie:
Jan 28, 2015 at 07:01 PM
Please accept our sincere sympathies to you and your families at this sad time. All are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest easy old friend.
Deb Hill:
Jan 28, 2015 at 07:01 AM
Maureen, Joelle and Taylor.. My sincere condolences to all of you. I have no words that can express how I feel for you at this time but know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Ron was such a good person, I know that you will have many wonderful memories of him. Very recently, I remembered the time you, Ron, Springer and I sat in that little pub at the Kalispell horseshoe. I had a good chuckle about how we harassed the judge that came in. He left pretty fast when he seen those 2 big guys!
Brian Pope:
Jan 28, 2015 at 01:01 AM
Maureen, I send condolences to you and your family. I had the pleasure to work with Ron over the last couple of years and he will be sadly missed.
Sincerely, Brian Pope
Leanne and Rick Sander:
Jan 28, 2015 at 12:01 AM
Maureen, Joelle and Taylor, Words cannot convey the sadness we feel for you and your family at this time. We are unable to attend Ron's funeral but would like to see you next time I'm home. Take care, Leanne
Richard and Judy Bobocel:
Jan 27, 2015 at 10:01 PM
Our thoughts and prayers are with Ron's family at this time. Ron was a good friend and we had a lot of good times out on the west coast fishing, times that I will cherish for ever. He may be gone but not forgotten, may the sea always be calm for you my friend and the salmon always be biting on the silver sea up above.
Joanne Dolan:
Jan 27, 2015 at 04:01 PM
Dear Maureen and family:
I am so very sorry for the loss of your husband, father and friend. I can only imagine how difficult your journey has been over the last few months. The only good thing now, is that Ron is at peace and his suffering is over. The coming months will hopefully bring some easing of your own suffering.
My thoughts and prayers are with you now.
With Love Joanne.
Don Mack:
Jan 27, 2015 at 04:01 PM
To the Ron Johnson Family:
Our prayers and condolences go out to the family of Ron. I got to know Ron in the 90's. We worked together on many projects in the Sandhills of SK., (EOG). He was highly respected by all, he will be greatly missed. May He Rest In Peace.
Don Mack
Thinking of You My Friend:
Jan 27, 2015 at 04:01 PM
Ron was a great friend and co-worker. Glad I was able to talk with him recently. I am sorry I will be unable to make it to the memorial as I am in Houston with my daughter and family. My sincerest condolences to Maureen and family.
Orville Atchison
Art's Excavating:
Jan 27, 2015 at 02:01 PM
Taylor- Thinking of You and Your Family at this time. So sorry for your loss.
Helen Gunn:
Jan 27, 2015 at 02:01 PM
Words seem so futile at times like this but want you to know how sorry I am for your loss. I know that he is not suffering now and that is a blessing for him and you and Joelle and Taylor. It doesn't ease the pain of losing him though. That damn cancer sure doesn't seem to ever let up. He was so young and so much to live for but cancer doesn't seem to care. I am sorry that I can't be there for Saturday but my thoughts will be with you all. Please give my condolences to the rest of the family.