Dr. David Johnson
It was with profound sadness that the College learned of the sudden passing of Dr. David Johnson in Revelstoke, BC on March 18, 2012.
David served as our Academic Dean from 1993-2000. His long career at Vanier was highlighted with his helping to bring many changes in new pedagogy as well as the integration of information technology.
He retired in 2001 and moved to Revelstoke where he and his beloved wife Edna-Mae quickly became pillars of that community. His passing sparked several tribute articles in the local papers and they are hyperlinked below. You can also see some photos of him as well.
Official Announcement of David Johnson’s Passing
Dear Colleagues,
It with shock and sadness that I inform the community of the sudden death of David Johnson by massive heart attack yesterday, March 18, 2012.
David was a pillar of Vanier College, starting as a chemistry teacher at Snowdon campus in 1974 and immediately taking an active role in the Program system development of the Snowdon campus and on the Board of Directors of Vanier College. He served for as interim Sector Head at Snowdon (1979-80) and then that campus’ Academic Dean (1980 – 1986).
He was invited to become Dean of Applied Technologies under the reorganization following the move of Snowdon to Ste-Croix in 1986. In 1993-94 he became Academic Dean of the College and retired from that position in Vanier College in 1999-2000, staying for two years longer to work on such endeavours as the Bell Science Fair.
His career at Vanier was long and fruitful and he shepherded through many changes ranging from moves and the resulting re- organizations to new pedagogy and the integration of information technology. He maintained his community involvement and interest in things new in Revelstoke, British Columbia where he moved after his retirement, most recently as Revelstoke Community Energy Corporation President, yet he visited Vanier often to catch up with activities here and most notably for those Thursday afternoon volleyball games.
His passing is a loss to us all. Our sympathies are extended to his wife, Edna-Mae and his son and daughters and their families. Funeral arrangements will be announced when known.
Gilbert Héroux
Director General.
Related links:
Tribute article from Revelstoke Current.
Tribute article from Revelstoke Times Review.
Read the obituary in his funeral home’s web page.
See photos from his Vanier College Retirement Party in 2001.
In the event that a member of the Vanier community learns about the passing of either a current or a former employee, please contact Isabelle Moncion, Director of Communications and Corporate Affairs, directly at extension 7543 or via email so that we can communicate the information/funeral details to you as quickly as possible.Thank you for your collaboration.
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