C. Stephen Johnson
November 05, 2011
Carl Stephen Johnson, 63, passed away at home after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, November 5, 2011. He was born October 9, 1948, in Des Moines to Leland and Elsie(Robinson) Johnson.
He enjoyed fishing, outdoors and woodworking. He demonstrated a life of repentance toward God and faith in Jesus Christ.
Stephen was a 1966 graduate of Des Moines Technical High School. He was employed by Norwest Bank from 1978 to 1998; followed by Excell Marketing, Principal Financial, Nationwide Insurance, and finally, the State of Iowa Department of Elder Affairs since 2007.
Stephen is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Candi; children, Angela (Jimmy) Dotoli, Julian (Jasmine), Che (Nikkol), Jesse, Thaddeus “Pookie” (Allison), and Stephanie Johnson; and grandchildren, Jade, Jemiah, Jalen, Jaden, and Emery. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bobby; and sister, Janice.
Funeral service will be held 10 a.m., Thursday, November 10, 2011 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave. Visitation will be held 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to http://www.aglimmerofhope.org/campaign/loving-memory-stephen-johnson in loving memory of Stephen.
Christy Brock-Mueller
11/07/2011
Candi and family,
My son, JC, shared with me (his Mother) the sad news of Steve's battle with cancer and most recent passing onto be with his Lord and Savior.
My sincere sympathy for your loss and daily prayers for God's comforting arms be be wrapped around your family at this time and in the days ahead. Steve was a wonderful caring person whose bright smile reached out to many of us who had the pleasure to know him. I know that JC and I are very grateful for his encouragement and words of wisdom as he coached the boys basketball team.
I appreciate the friendship Steve and the family has extended over the years to my dear son, JC. He considered Steve an incredible person of support and Thad a great lifetime friend.
The cherished love and memories you have shared with your husband and father will live forever in your hearts. May God give you Peace.
Sincerely,
Christy Brock-Mueller
Seneca Area Agency on Aging
11/07/2011
Family of Stephen Johnson,
As an entity that worked very closely with Stephen during his employ with the Iowa Department on Aging, we want you to know that we very much enjoyed our working relationship. His knowledge and expertise will be missed. We extend you, the family our utmost sympathy in your loss and during this trying time.
Seneca Area Agency on Aging.
Jan Jewell, Aging Resources
11/07/2011
To Stephen's Family & Friends, I send my thoughts and prayers of comfort and love. Stephen and I worked on "figuring out" some of the computer system issues. It was a true pleasure to work with him through the Help Desk. While the computer was "thinking" we were able to visit from time to time about his family and especially his love for the outdoors -- he even fished near my home in Jasper County and teased about "catching his limit." I will certainly miss our visits.
Deanna Clingan-Fischer
11/07/2011
Thoughts and prayers to you all. Will miss Stephen. deanna clingan-fischer
Kim Keleher
11/07/2011
I had the pleasure of working with Stephen over the past couple of years and found him to be a gentle soul. He spoke with kindness and humor, always stirring up laughter. I am glad to have known Stephen. May he rest in peace.
My deepest sympathy to his family,
Kim Keleher
Exec. Director
Siouxland Aging Services
Greg Anliker
11/07/2011
Candi & family,
I am sorry for your loss.
I enjoyed working with Stephen at the Department on Aging before my retirement. We often talked about the amazing Ely, MN area, which we both enjoyed from time to time, but never often enough.
With sympathy,
Greg Anliker
Machelle Shaffer
11/07/2011
I was a colleage and friend of Stephen's at The Dept. on Aging and so enjoyed working with him and getting to know him. He was a talented, kind and witty person and will be missed greatly.
May he find that perfect fishing spot in heaven.
in Prayers and Friendship,
Machelle Shaffer