Russ Johnson of Moose Jaw passed away peacefully at home on May 19th, 2008. He will be lovingly remembered by his family: his wife Yvonne, and his mother Beatrice, of Moose Jaw; two daughters Corinne Pirot (Bernie) and Tracy Deobald (Murray), all of Regina; two sisters Patricia Chubb (Dennis) of Saskatoon and Janice Cavanagh (Rod) of Calgary; brother-in-law Bryan Olson (Emilie) of Qualicum Beach and sister-in-law Joan Thompson (Keith) of Buffalo Pound Lake; six grandchildren Jennifer Calnek (Milton) of Saskatoon, Jillian Pirot (Ash) of Regina, Quinton Pirot (Kristin) of Moose Jaw, Rob Deobald of Toronto, Andrew Deobald ( Kate) of Saskatoon and Emma Deobald of Regina; three great-grandchildren Grace, Halle, and Lilah; nieces and nephews Michael and Aaron Chubb, James, Jenna and Patrick Cavanagh, Rob, Margot and Chris Thompson, Jolin, Jarret and Jordan Olson; great-nieces and nephews, Carly and Brandon Olson, Marran, Patrick and Holly Dodds, Rachel and Ryann Enns and Shooting buddies Kevin, William and Richard Tipper. Russ had 3 loves- his grandchildren, trains, and the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He invested 28 years in the grandchildren, 37 years in his CPR career and 44 years with the Green and White. The family invites you to a celebration of Russ's life on Wednesday, May 21st, 2008, at 4:30 PM at the Western Development Museum, 50 Diefenbaker Drive, in Moose Jaw. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Thunder Creek Model Railroad Club c/o Barry Johnson, 1427 Spadina Crescent Moose Jaw SK S6H 7O7, or to a charity of your choice.