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.
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There are no words in any language I know that can express my sorrow for your loss. RIP brother.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Wishing the family my condolences Brody was an amazing person and I am proud to have known him.
Take care and keep those memories close.
Our deepest sympathy for you Kim and your family. We are so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts. Sending love from the Jorgensen’s.
Our thoughts are with all of you. So sorry for your loss.
Sending thoughts and love to Brodie’s family. Remembering the great times at Brook Manor, our hang outs, practical jokes, water fights and the stories. ~ Justine
My condolences to Kim, the girls and the rest of the Johnson family. I’m a better person for having spent time with Mr. Larger-than-life Brodie. He taught me how to love and live life and to be inclusive, not exclusive. I’m going to miss our encounters in the Dockyard. Rest easy my brother.
We first met Brodie seated on his grandparents’ couch. He was the biggest one year old anyone ever saw. Right from the beginning, he was preparing to be larger than life. His personality was similarly outsized, as everyone at his wedding can testify to: that boy could do a mean country two-step! His love of life came across powerfully, even as his illness progressed. Recently, we spent an evening with Brodie and Kim in Las Vegas, taking in dinner and a show. He made it easy for all four of us to have a fantastic evening. That was a gift that we will always treasure. His death has had a profound effect on us, and we are especially heartbroken on behalf of his parents, wife, and daughters.
With much love, Aunt Sonia and Uncle Chuck
There just isn’t any words. You and Brodie fought so hard. Our love and sympathy are sent to you the girls and your whole family.
Frank & Wilma
Dearest Kim, we are both so very sorry about Brodie’s passing. Sometimes life is not fair at all and this is certainly one of those times. When we think of Brodie, we think of him as being extremely “fun loving”, a dedicated worker, and a loving husband to you and a wonderful Dad to Sidney and Kylie. At Brian and Shannon’s wedding he got me, Sharon, up jiving with him and it was such fun and something I will never forget. He got this ol’ doll dancing up a storm. Dave remembers Brodie so graciously standing in as Lindsey’s uncle at her’s and Pindy’s wedding. Brodie is a man we will not forget. We send much love to you Kim, and to Sidney and Kylie. Xxoo