We enjoyed Ian's friendship over the last 22 years and his golfing skill, always playing by "Kenora Rules" which only IAN  knew or understood. I could occasionally attempt to match him in golf but never in beer!  We will miss his jovial good humor.

Johnson wins, we don’t come to play golf we come to drink ,we play social golf, is it a real two etc. etc. . These are a few of what I call Johnsonisms.   He was bigger than life and loved life and everyone he came in contact with.  He is missed and will never be forgotten.  I know he is in a better place playing golf and drinking Bud Lite with the guys.

We all miss you everyday

When I joined the Wednesday Johnson group at Windstar, I was welcomed by playing my first game with Ian. I learned you have to roll your ball over to identify it, that there are no gimmees for birdies or pars, that we are a drinking group not a golf group, and that Johnson always wins!  Serendipity therefore had me playing with Ian for his final Windstar game before his trip to Winnipeg.  My sincere condolences to Pippi, Amy, Derek and the entire Johnson family.  Rest in peace my friend. You are greatly missed!

a wonderful, fun gentleman….  a good friend to many ….he shall truly be missed …. Our love to pippy and family ….you have many wonderful memories to treasure and you are all much in our thoughts and our hearts….

The last time I saw Ian Johnson, a Johnson, like like figure walked by the window of the restaurant and I thought it must’ve been a Johnson but when I finally saw him inside, it was the real thing  - minus 75 pounds. He told me about his lymphoma, and the fact that he expected to live five or six years and that would be fine. He was concerned about sloop. We had a wonderful reminiscence and picked it up again at the Phi reunion later in September. Although his death must’ve been very peaceful. He certainly will be missed by all his many friends .Another of the Kenora giants has passed,  We all Will miss he and the others. I’m glad to have known Ian Johnson, sloop, and his older, brother Dave, and many many other Kenorites. What a remarkable place it must have been to grow and foster such a remarkable group of characters!

Another Ian, and he was my Brother!!  I am so glad I got to visit, albeit briefly with Brother Johnson at the Phi Delta Theta reunion in September.  Ian was always so welcoming, friendly and easy to talk to.  I wish I'd have had the opportunity to golf and party with him more over the years.  Sincere condolences to Pipi and family from this Ian.

My condolences to Pippi, Amy, Derek, and the huge extended family and friends who will feel the loss of Ian's presence in their lives.

Knowing Ian for the past 50 years has been an honor and a privilege. He had a larger than life personality and Pippi and he were generous hosts to a wee Scottish lad who had just moved to Canada. It was always a delight to join the party when he was holding court in either Kenora or Naples. Our sincere condolences to Pippi and the rest of the Johnson family.

What a beauty! Ian and I had a great chat and catchup in September. One of the highlites of my trip. Lead on Brother!

Ian was a wonderful person. He often took the time to chat with me when I was at the house hanging out with Marg.

You will be missed by many- especially your wife and family. My condolences to them all.

Ian was a great friend.  We golfed together M-W-F for the past 11 years, always with beers & stories after.  We also did happy hour at the Maccaw on Thursdays.  A few years ago we flew with friends to Green Bay for a Packer game.  For several years before Covid I drove from WI to Kenora during the summer to stay with Ian & Pippi at their camp on Treaty Island.  Ian did not fish, but he always made sure I had people to fish with. I met many of his Kenora friends when I played in his Thur golf group.  He was a huge presence here at Windstar, his passing leaves a void that can't be filled.  Most sincere condolences to Pippi, Amy & Derek and the whole Johnson family.