In memorium – Stan Johansson

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Stan Johansson, a member of ECABC’s Hall of Fame, on October 12, 2026.

Stan was born and raised on the family farm in Daysland, Alberta. 

Stan left the farm and started his electrical career in his early 20s. His career spanned many years and working for different companies including: 

• 1957 – Joined Northern Electric Co. Ltd (now NEDCO) in Edmonton. 

• 1962 – Joined Mitchell Lighting and Modulite Lighting in Calgary as the Alberta/Saskatchewan Sales Representative. 

• 1963 – Joined Pyle National Canada Ltd as the BC Sales Representative. 

• 1969 – Joined Harvey Hubbell as the Western Canada Sales Manager. 

• 1971 – Joined E.B. Horsman & Son as the Branch Sales Coordinator and later becoming the Vice President. 

• 1984 – Founding partner of Elec-Tech Sales Ltd. 

• 1997 – Retired  

• 1998 – Stan was inducted into the ECABC Hall of Fame in the Associate category. 

Stan greatly enjoyed the many years of fellowship as an Associate member of the Vancouver Chapter of the ECABC. 

After his retirement Stan and his wife Frances traveled extensively with trips to Asia, Europe, Hawaii, the Caribbean and the USA. They particularly enjoyed cruises in their later years. 

Stan was predeceased by his wife Frances of 41 years in 2023. 

Stan also enjoyed golfing, hunting and fishing.  

Stan is survived by his sons: Dean (Bryan), Todd (Jeannette) and his granddaughter Robyn (fiancée Mike). Stan was very proud of his family and “they came first is his book”. 

He will be missed by all that knew and loved him.