John Wesley Johnson
November 26, 2010
John Wesley Johnson, 78, passed away November 26, 2010, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11a.m. Tuesday, November 30, 2010, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, followed by burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
John was born July 11, 1932, in Des Moines to John and Lucille (Perry) Johnson and was a lifelong resident. He was a florist for Loziers for many years then went on to work for Casey’s as a truck driver and mechanic.
John was a member of the Moose Lodge and was on a bowling league for the City of Des Moines.
John is survived by his children, Linda Rattray, Ruth Ann Johnson, Donald (Teresa) Johnson, Barbara (Mike) Loyd, Richard (Mary) Johnson, Sheri (David) Dalton, Pamela Belew, David (Chris) Johnson, Kimberly Mullahey and Michael (Christa) Johnson; sister, Betty McCuen; brother, Earl Leroy (Sue) DuRocher; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, JoAnn; twin sons, Ronnie and Johnnie; brother, Charles Johnson; sister, Lucille Marie Johnson; brother-in-law, Kenny McCuen; and nephew, Little Kenny McCuen.
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Teresa
11/26/2012
We miss you and we think about you everyday. We wished you was still on this earth with us, You will always be in our hearts
Linda
12/01/2010
hi dad I miss you so much we was just getting to know each other again and thankful for the time we got to spend. I had a long talk to aunt betty she told me your feeling about me. I am so gratful for our time alone. I am so glad your not going thru all the pain and soreness you was going thru is over even tho it means your not here with me but you will always be here in sprits I LOVE YOU SO MUCH DAD
Jim and Jo Dyke
11/29/2010
Sorry about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
dean calkins and vicky collins
11/29/2010
Prays for the family And our deepest condolence for the lost of your father grandfather and great grandpa. You will always been in our hearts as remember the times we spent with you At Jacobs parties and other gatherings.
Dean Calkins and Vicky Collins
and family
Moe and Annie and Family
11/28/2010
Sherri and Dave- Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family. This is a very hard time for you. Know that he is in a much better place now, he is not suffering anymore. All the pain and cancer are finally gone. He has been reunited with his beutiful wife. If you guys need anything, just let us know, We are just a phone call away. We love you guys. Rest in Peace Johnny.
Teresa
11/28/2010
Dad,
I am so happy to have been able to have known you for over 32 years for me to be your daughter in law has meant the world to me. You will truly be missed and thought of everyday. We love you and miss you. We had our special times to share with you and mom. They will always be dear to my heart. No one can take that away from me. WE LOVE YOU DAD
Julie Ahrens
11/28/2010
Our sympathies to the Johnson family on the death of John. Prayers for you follow the family.
sheri
11/28/2010
Dad,
You are going to be missed very much by David and I. It is so hard especially for the last 2yrs. seeing you going through so much pain,and all due to cancer.But now you painless and reunited back with mom. Sometimes I would being doing something and you would say that I am so much like my mom.You always said you hoped that mom and you could celebrate your 50th anniversary together and now you both are together and you can celebrate your 50th anniversary together in the Gardens of Heaven.
ruth ann
11/28/2010
i love you all my life. im so glad for the last year that we had and
are private talks just me and you i will chasish thoough the rest of my
life for the first time i know now my dad love me and he new i love him.
Donald Wayne Johnson Jr ( D- Bird )
11/27/2010
I miss you and I love you Grandpa John you will be missed by the whole family