June 7, 1933
- December 18, 2009
Herbert Johnson of Rosedale, Alberta passed away on December 18, 2009. He was born in Walsh, Alberta on June 7, 1933. Herbert received his education in Walsh and Irving, Alberta. Following his schooling, he worked a short time in British Columbia in the mines and then returned home to farm with his parents. In 1958 he met and married Gloris Betker. They left the farm and moved to Medicine Hat. In 1964 the family moved to Lyalta, Alberta where Herb was employed as an elevator manager for Alberta Pacific Grain and then Federal Grain. In 1972 the family moved to Eckville, Alberta where Herb worked at the Alberta Wheat Pool elevator. In 1974 Herb became employed with the Fire Insurance Company as a fire inspector and the family moved to Drumheller. Approximately two years later he went to work at the Alberta Government weigh scale. When the Highway Patrol and the weigh scale amalgamated Herb then worked as a special constable with the Highway Patrol until his retirement in 1993. Herb was very talented with wood working and built some beautiful pieces of furniture. He played banjo in a country band,”The Wheatland Old Timers” for many years. He was a man of many talents and had a great sense of humor. He will truly be missed by all. Herbert is survived by his wife Gloria; three sons: Darwin (Cathy), Wesley (MaryAnn) and Kevin (Cindy); four grandsons, Barry, Bradley, Jerad and Jason; one great grandson Aedyn Tyler; his sister Evelyn Jans; two brothers: Leonard Johnson and August Johnson; sister-in-law Betty and Lawrence Weibe; brother-in-law Wally and Gladys Betker, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Herbert was predeceased by his parents August and Christina Johnson; his sister Carolyn Bezler and his brothers-in-law Raymond Jans and Wilbert Betker. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. from Courtney-Winters Funeral Chapel, 199 -2 Street West, Drumheller, Alberta. If friends desire, Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.