1935 ~ Mr. Louis Johnson ~ 2026 "He loved the Oilers and even got to see them win the Stanley Cup in 1987 with Dez Crawford. Sitting next to the boards he had a close-up look at the Stanley Cup."

August 24, 1935 – February 9, 2026

Mr. Louis Johnson passed away on February 9, 2026 at age 90 years, surrounded by his family at the Rosefield Care Center, Innisfail, Alberta. He was born in Innisfail on August 24, 1935 to parents Oscar and Mary Johnson, the youngest of six siblings. His mother passed away when he was nine years old, he then lived with his sister Rose, and attended Shilo School. Later he went on to work out west at Murray’s Lumber and eventually a farm in Langdon, Alberta. From there he learned how to operate a dozer and other equipment. He worked with Bill Burrell from Sundre, and Don Beddoes from Crossfield clearing cutlines for many years. They cleared cutlines from west of Sundre, all the way to Grande Cache.

Some of his most memorable accomplishments include clearing ski runs at Lake Louise, building the campground at the Caroline Museum, building the first nine holes at the famous Caroline golf course, building a road from the Columbia Icefields to Jasper, as well as clearing and breaking land for numerous farmers in the Caroline area.

Louis met his wife Evelyn in 1960 and married in 1963. They were married for sixty-two years, and have four children together; Earl, Dave, Elaine, Carolyn. They have five grandchildren; Andrew, Rye, Cole, Clay, Scott, and Reed, as well as four great-grandchildren; Noah, Everly, Porter, and August.

At the age of nineteen years, Louis saved up $500 and purchased three quarters of land east of Caroline, where he and Evelyn would later farm together. They operated a mixed farm with cattle, hay, and grain until they retired and sold the farm around 2006. Louis and Evelyn spent their winters in Arizona for 30 years, enjoying golf with friends; Ginther’s, Motz’s, Alstott’s, Lucus’s, Keeler’s, Haskell’s, and too many others to mention. Louis spent lots of time having coffee at Grieves’ corner, also known as the BS corner, and visiting neighbors Glen Kanten, Howard Larsen, Clary Klatt, Elmer Collison, Larry Voss, Dennis Hindbo, Merle and Dwayne Neal, and Dave Brown. Louis enjoyed quading in the west country with his buddies and family, fishing, hunting in the Ferguson Flats near Caroline, Karaoke, and would ride his pedal bike everyday ten miles. He loved the Oilers and even got to see them win the Stanley Cup in 1987 with Dez Crawford. Sitting next to the boards he had a close-up look at the Stanley Cup.

Louis is lovingly remembered by his loving wife Evelyn; son Earl; son Dave (Vickie); daughter Elaine (Raul); daughter Carolyn (Billy); grandchildren Andrew (Ashton); Rye (Kayley); Cole (Toni); Scott (Rianna); Reed; great-grandchildren: Noah; Everly; Porter; August; former daughter in laws Christie; Janet; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Louis was predeceased by his parents; Oscar and Mary;

siblings Gordon Johnson; Margaret Ennis; Rose Smith; Ellen Sicotte; Florence Murray; and grandson

Clay.

As per his wishes, there will be no formal funeral service, but instead a private family celebration of

life at a later date. If friends desire, Memorial Donations may be made to the Caroline Museum. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed at www.heartlandfuneralservices.com. Arrangements in care of: Heartland Funeral Services Ltd., 4415 – 49 Street, Innisfail, Alberta. Phone: 403.227.0006