Zachary Johnson
June 10, 2013
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Zachary Wayne Johnson, 35, died unexpectedly Monday, June 10, 2013.
Zach was born October 11, 1977, in Des Moines, to Douglas Arthur and Cheryl Ann (Elsen) Johnson. He was a lifelong resident of Des Moines and attended Oak Park Elementary, Warren Harding Middle School, and North High School. He played football in high school and practiced Tae Kwon Do.
Zach is survived by his mother, Cheryl Johnson-Polhemus; father, Douglas Johnson; uncle and aunt, Tom and Debra Paulson; cousins, T.J. Paulson, Valerie Paulson-Dunham, Daniel Paulson, Matt Cannon, Samantha Kraack, and Britney Miller; many aunts and uncles; and grandmothers, Verna Johnson and Joyce Paulson.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Wayne Johnson and Clairmont Paulson.
A memorial gathering for family and friends will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, June 27, 2013, at Chuck’s Restaurant, 3610 6th Avenue in Des Moines.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Joni F
06/26/2013
My sincerest sympathy goes out to the friends and family of Zach. Losing a loved one is such a difficult thing to deal with, all the more so when they are so young. As time goes by, you will begin to realize that as you think of his smiles, his love of his family, his laughter, the pain will have diminished a bit and you'll find yourself smiling again. I didn't know him personally but, having lost someone dear to me, I can empathize with the pain you are experiencing. What comfort such scriptures as John 5:28,29 brought me! You will read there about the promise Jesus gave of resurrecting our loved ones back to life. When he resurrected His friend Lazarus back to life ( John 11:38-44 ) He showed his ability and desire to fulfill that promise. Can you just imagine the joy Lazarus' sisters felt when they held him in their arms once again? This joy we too will feel in the very near future. Until that day comes, we have the promise that God will draw close to those whose hearts have been broken ( Psalms 34:18 ) I truly hope these few scriptures have helped lessen the pain you feel as they had mine.
Cindy Cassidy
06/14/2013
I was so sorry when I heard Zach was gone. I send love and prayers to all of his family.
Dawn Johnson
06/13/2013
We will miss you Zach. You were very loved by all of us. I will always remember when you and your dad came to Texas to visit and we had a really great time. I hope you find peace in after life. God Bless you and Rest in Peace. Love, Aunt Dawn
Megan Dykes (Wing)
06/13/2013
I pray that Zach has found the peace he had been missing. Growing up with him and Val made things interesting and I will never forget his laugh. He will truly be missed and my thoughts are with all the family and friends that held him in their hears since we were kids.