Ole Johnson, a long time resident of the Big Woody District of the Swan River Valley, passed away at his residence on November 6, 1976, after a brief illness. He was 79 years of age. Born in Nas, Sweden, he received his education there before moving to Iowa, U.S.A. where he lived for three years. He then moved to Canora, Saskatchewan in 1919, but in 1925 he became a resident of the Big Woody District where he remained until his death. He farmed all his life and every winter he went to his logging camp, continuing to do this until his retirement in 1965. Mr. Johnson was an avid hunter and fisherman, but his real interest lay in his collection for his museum. He also especially loved his garden and flowers - his orchards provided fruit for his many friends. He is survived by one brother, John E. Johnson, Dauphin, Manitoba and was predeceased by two sisters, Einer and Sleina, both of Sweden. Mr. Johnson was a member of the Lutheran Church and the Manitoba Museum Society.
Ole Johnson, a long time resident of the Big Woody District of the Swan River Valley, passed away at his residence on November 6, 1976, after a brief illness. He was 79 years of age. Born in Nas, Sweden, he received his education there before moving to Iowa, U.S.A. where he lived for three years. He then moved to Canora, Saskatchewan in 1919, but in 1925 he became a resident of the Big Woody District where he remained until his death. He farmed all his life and every winter he went to his logging camp, continuing to do this until his retirement in 1965. Mr. Johnson was an avid hunter and fisherman, but his real interest lay in his collection for his museum. He also especially loved his garden and flowers - his orchards provided fruit for his many friends. He is survived by one brother, John E. Johnson, Dauphin, Manitoba and was predeceased by two sisters, Einer and Sleina, both of Sweden. Mr. Johnson was a member of the Lutheran Church and the Manitoba Museum Society.
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