In Celebration of

Walter Alfred Johnson

September 27, 1934 - June 28, 2024

Our family is saddened to announce the death of Walter Alfred
Johnson on June 28, 2024 peacefully at Credit Valley Hospital.
He is survived by his loving wife Wendy (Russell) Johnson, his
loved daughter, Heather Climenhage (Todd) and his treasured
grandson Tyler. He is also survived by his sister Barbara West,
his brother Alexander Johnson and many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his parents Harold and Jean (Wilkie) Johnson
and his sisters Norma Robbins and Marion Morrison.
Walter started his teaching career in Arnstein, Ontario in 1956.
After two years he moved to Kapuskasing where he taught for 8
years before moving to Streetsville in 1967, retiring in 1989. It
was at Ray Underhill Public School in Streetsville where Walter
met Wendy. They were married for almost 54 years and were
blessed to have wonderful neighbours for over 50 years. Walter
was a member of the Probus Club in Streetsville.
Many evening and summer courses led to a B.A. and a B.Ed.
over a number of years.
Cremation has taken place. The funeral will be held on Friday
July 5, 2024 at 12 noon at Streetsville United Church, 274
Queen Street S, Mississauga, Ontario L5M 1L8 officiated by Rev.
Joe Hopkins. Visitation at 11 a.m. with a luncheon to follow the
funeral service. In lieu of flowers, donations to Streetsville
United Church would be greatly appreciated.

Guestbook

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Cidalia soares (Coworker)

Entered June 30, 2024 from Mississauga

Sending you my condolences

Janice Cunningham (Student)

Entered June 30, 2024 from Streetsville

My sincere condolences to you and your family. I remember your father well. He was my math teacher in Grade 6. He taught me my multiplication table. Every class started with a one minute math drill on a single piece of paper. The goal was to complete all the questions, in one minute. If we accomplished that we got a star beside our name in the classroom. If we could do it twice in one minute we would earn another star. The goal was to get as many stars as we could for the school year. It prepared me well for my dolphin math years. I'm fairly certain my mom and Dad were in cohoots about that. Take care. Janice Cunningham and family.

Kevin Prestidge (Student Ray Underhill 1976)

Entered June 30, 2024 from Oakville

One of the most respected Teachers in RUPS History ... Thank You Mr J 🙏 RIP

Karl Raham (Family Friend and Former Student)

Entered June 30, 2024 from Tamarac, Florida

Sincere Condolences to Wendy and Family.
Walter was My Grade 6 Teacher at Ray Underhill Public School in Streetsville.
Mr. Johnson was a Wonderful Teacher and an Absolute Gentleman.
Mr. Johnson always wore a nice suit and tie every day to school and cared deeply about mentoring and encouraging his pupils to do their best!
I will forever remember his warm smile, spirited sense of humour and kindness.
I’m Truly Honoured to have called You My Teacher!
Rest in Eternal Peace, Walter, Mr. Johnson.

Carole Anne Boles (Nephew to Todd & Heather Climenhage)

Entered June 30, 2024 from Fort Erie

We knew Walter and his wife Wendy with the wedding of their daughter Heather to our nephew Todd Climenhage. We met him several times at Family Reunions at Todd & Heathers home in Erin. Always enjoyed his company along with his wife Wendy.
A very gentle man who enjoyed his family & those he came to know.
You are blessed. You will not be forgotten. Amen