Brodie passed away peacefully on May 2, 2019 surrounded by his loving family, following a brave battle with brain cancer (and for the record, he did not lose his battle – the cancer died with him, so technically it was a tie). He is survived by his wife and love of his life Kim; daughters, Sidney and Kiley; loving parents Randy and Linda; grandma, Beth Friesen; sister, Deidre (Ryan); nieces, Evelyn and Rose; nephew, Samuel; brother, Marty; special in-laws, Joe and Vivien Stott (the Immigrants); brother-in-law, Brad; nieces, Belle and Piper; nephew, Bowen; loyal dog, Swiffer as well as numerous other relatives and loved ones.
Brodie lived large, loved fiercely, and always had a smile to share. Ever the prankster, Brodie loved to laugh and make others laugh, from his hilarious songs sung around the campfire, to his reputation at Dockyard for ensuring ladder safety. He was lucky enough to have two years to live like he was dying, and he took advantage of every day and all his credit card travel rewards.
He enjoyed many, many things – among them craft beer, camping, playing guitar, singing, hockey, free beer, slow pitch, travelling the world, brewery tours, brewery t-shirts, cold beer, breakfast sandwiches, Hawaiian shirts, hot sauce, and above all, his family. He despised lima beans, shoddy wiring, being hungry, running out of beer, and brain tumors.
Tremendous and heartfelt thanks go to the exceptional staff and volunteers at Victoria Hospice, who provided much more than nursing care, but also provided a peaceful and compassionate environment for Brodie (and his family and friends) during his transition from this life to the next.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Brodie’s name can be made to Victoria Hospice, https://www.victoriahospice.org/, RedCross Home Equipment Loan Program, https://www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/community-health-services-in-canada/health-equipment-loan-program or your favourite watering hole, where you are requested to enjoy a few and tell stories of the great Brodie Johnson.
Celebration of Life to be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 2:00 pm.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
35 Responses
I miss you, Brodie. I wish you were still here. Mom and Dad miss you so much. We will raise a glass to you today.
Brodie, I miss you man. I think about you everyday and Henry and Lauren talk about you fondly (Hayden is too young). Covid-19 is not much fun, and it would have been especially hard for you as social as you were. I still offer help to Kim and the girls anyway I can. Its nice to see the website is still up. Thanks McCall Gardens. Peace
My family slopitch team played their very first game over two decades ago with the Chameleons slopitch team. We went on to play them many, many times over the years and Brodie was such a character. So friendly and so much fun! We always looked forward to seeing him on the ball field or in the beer garden. So on behalf of all the Dt’s, our condolences to all his family and his extreme amount of close friends! Rest in Peace Brodie!
When we think of Brodie we think of true bravery something most never see from day to day. He was a remarkable individual who made you feel welcome in his presence. We were blessed to know Brodie and be touched by his humour, goodwill and kindness, attributes that will live on through his daughters. We want to honour his life for the rest of ours he has earned that.
We are so sorry for your loss. Brodie was a great man and a fun and patient baseball coach. He will be missed. Kim, Sydney and Kylie you are in our thoughts.
Maddy, Colin, Isaac and Brendan