Elbert LaVerne Johnson

LaVerne Johnson, 79, died Thursday, May 17, 2012, at Taylor House in Des Moines. He was born December 7, 1932, in Des Moines, to Elbert and Vivian Johnson.

LaVerne served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He worked as a pressman for Meredith and R&R Donnelley, and was a member of Bethany New Life Christian Fellowship Church.

LaVerne is survived by his wife, Jean; sons, Rick (Denise) and Randy (Connie); daughter, Debbie (Walt) Russell; grandchildren, Beth (Chad), Trisha, Anna, Randi Lynn (Taylor), Joe (Megan), Brent, Holly (Joe); great-grandchildren, Christian, Kathryn, Reece, Riley, Regan, and Maiya; and brother, Lyle (Bev). He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 21, 2012, at Hamilton’s near Highland memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines, with burial at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Friends may visit with family from 4 to 6 p.m., Sunday, May 20, at the funeral home.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Land Acquisition Fund at Bethany New Life Christian Fellowship Church in loving memory of LaVerne.

Online condolences at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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