Blake Thomas Johnson

Blake Thomas Johnson, 30, of Evergreen, Colorado passed away on October 14, 2022. Blake was born January 3, 1992 to Scott and Marie Johnson. He graduated from Johnston High School in 2010. Blake was the Executive Director of Spero Recovery in Evergreen, CO and served on the Colorado Providers Association, Colorado Coalition of Treatment Providers, Coalition of Professional Liaisons Association, and the Treatment Providers in Alumni Services Coalition.

Blake was passionate about recovery and dedicated his life to making a positive difference in the lives of others. He literally saved the lives of so many who were fortunate to cross his path. He was a true natural born leader with an amazing personality. People were drawn to his charisma, his fearless sense of adventure, his sense of humor, and his compassionate heart.

Blake excelled at everything he did. He was a highly decorated swimmer, a skilled recovery coach, and avid outdoorsman.

There was no adventure that Blake would shy away from. Snowboarding, fly fishing, golfing, wake boarding, rock climbing and biking is how you would find Blake filling his days. He loved photography, gourmet cooking, and playing the guitar and piano for friends.

Blake’s faith was an important part of who he was, evidenced by his selflessness and care for others. He had a unique gift for meeting people where they were at and receiving them fully.

Blake will be deeply missed by his parents, Scott and Marie Johnson; his fiancé Hannah Vancuren; his brother, Brian Johnson; his sister, Kelly Bunge; his maternal grandmother, Kathleen Terrell; his nephew, Ryker; nieces, CJ, Kendall, Emersyn, and Luci; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends; and his dogs, Ruckus and Charlie.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ray and Mary Jane Johnson and grandfather Jack Terrell.

Visitation will be held Sunday, October 23, 2022 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, IA and the funeral service on Monday, October 24, 2022 at 10:00 am at The Mission Church, 12001 Ridgemont Dr. in Urbandale, IA.

In lieu of flowers please consider making a memorial contribution in Blake’s honor to Spero Recovery Center at www.SperoRecovery.org. Condolences may be expressed online at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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