In memoriam.Johnnie Gatschuff, Chairman of Canadian Canadian (kənā`dēən), river, 906 mi (1,458 km) long, rising in NE New Mexico. and flowing E across N Texas and central Oklahoma into the Arkansas River in E Oklahoma. Tool & Die Ltd., died on December 13, following a period of failing health. Johnnie became owner of Canadian Tool & Die Ltd. in 1964 after the death of his father, John W. Gatschuff, who founded the company in 1947. Under Johnnie's guidance, Canadian Tool & Die Ltd. continuously expanded facilities and production capabilities and became a major supplier to agricultural and industrial equipment manufacturers, as indicated by Ford Q1 and ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9002:2000 and other awards. Johnnie became chairman of the company alter it was acquired by his step-son, James Umlah, in October 2004. Johnnie is remembered as a man of great vision, initiative and drive, and as an innovator who applied modern technology and ideas to manufacturing processes. He is missed by his wife, Ann, his children, grandchildren GRANDCHILDREN, domestic relations. The children of one's children. Sometimes these may claim bequests given in a will to children, though in general they can make no such claim. 6 Co. 16. , business associates and the 400-plus Canadian Tool & Die employees who mourn mourn v. mourned, mourn·ing, mourns v.intr. 1. To feel or express grief or sorrow. See Synonyms at grieve. 2. his passing. |
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