In Remembrance Of
Michael David Johnson
Michael D. Johnson, 50, of Smithville, MO passed away, peacefully on Sunday, June 12, 2011 after a courageous battle with lung cancer that had spread to his brain.
He was born on January 17, 1961 to David Walter and Elnora Adell (Brenneman) Johnson in Smithville. He graduated from Smithville High School in 1979 and later attended Missouri Western State College. He was retired from the United States Postal Service where he proudly worked as a letter carrier.
Michael was united in marriage to Josephine (Jo Beth) Abbott on December 2, 1995 after a brief courtship. They dated for two months before getting married.
Michael was an avid waterfowl hunter. He constantly shared the beauty of nature and his love of the outdoors with his children. He enjoyed old western movies and loved classic rock, namely Kansas, Boston and Bob Seger.
Michael was preceded in death by his grandparents, Norman and Elnora Justus and Alfred and Edith Johnson; his uncle, Ralph Brenneman and his brother-in-law, Gene C. Ivey, Jr.
He leaves behind his wife of 15 years, Jo Beth Johnson; his sons, Hayden Johnson and Nicholas Johnson and his daughters, Ava Johnson and Emma Johnson; his sister, Meredith Ivey; his mother, Elnora Monroe; father, David Johnson and his wife, Nancy; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Vince and Sharon Abbott; also his sisters-in-law, Jennifer Licausi and husband Frank and their children, Crystal Garcia and husband Freddie and their children; other relatives and many friends.
Michael never knew a stranger. He was smiling and ready to visit with a firm handshake and the gift of communication. To say he will be greatly missed by all who knew him is an understatement.
Visitation: 5:00-7:00 p.m. with a Memorial Service at 7:00 p.m. Friday, June 17th at the Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville
Private Family Services. Inurnment: Smithville Memorial Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers Michael requests donations to the Johnson Children Education Fund c/o Platte Valley Bank.
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Mari Owen
Mike will be greatly missed. He was a very proud Dad who loved and cherished his children.
May God bless and comfort his family.
With heartfelt sympathy.
Angela Clawson
HEAVEN has received a wonderful man. We will take care of your family Mike. I envy you. I look forward to staring in the eyes of our Lord. Take Care and see you again one day.
Jody Anderson
Just read this today,two years after you have passed. So sad we lost touch and that your life was so short Cousin. You are in super good company and were clearly blessed with other loved ones.
Jody Anderson
Just read this today,two years after you have passed. So sad we lost touch and that your life was so short Cousin. You are in super good company and were clearly blessed with other loved ones. Love to you all JoBeth & children, David, Meredith, Elnora, Jimmy.
Michael & Theresa Krahenbuhl
Our hearts go out to the entire family. May you find comfort and strength in the days that lie ahead. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Lynne Kukal
My heart goes out to all of you. May God Bless, and my family and I will keep you all in our prayers. With great respect and sympathy….Lynne Kukal and Family
Pamela Miller & Michael Cummings
My dad was a postal carrier so of course when we became North Lakes Meadows mortgagees nine years ago tomorrow, we got to know our postal carriers on our route. Mike Johnson was our utility carrier until a few months ago, and was one of the dearest, best people and always took care of us. He loved and took great pride in the USPS — but his wife and children were the jewels in his crown!
We loved him dearly – our strong, positive, determined, loving, friendly, always smiling Mike. We will sorely miss Mike, but we will carry him and his family in our hearts wherever we go.
Pamela Miller & Michael Cummings
Doug and Kathy Armstrong
David and Kay Cross
JoBeth,
Our deepest sympathy to you
and your family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carolyn West
May God be with each and every one of this family as they go through the heeling of the loss of such a large part of their life. My heart goes out to you and prays for strenght to give you healing. Love Carolyn
Jennifer Hutsell
Thinking of all of you during this time. Jo my heart goes out to you and the kids. God bless you sweetie.
Toby Rampa
My deepest condolences for your great loss. There is nothing that I can say that could dimish that great loss you are feeling. Michael was a blessing to you all and was blessed so greatly by his marvelous and loving family. You have been in my family and church families prayers for some time. We will continue to keep you in our prayers.
A Friend.
Craig Adams
Mike, an inspiring servant leader, has left us sad to see him go but stronger for knowing him.
Stacia &Thomas Diaz
Jo, Our deepest sympathies go out to you and the kids, We will keep you in our prayers at this difficult time. God Bless You !!
Taryn Bilbruck
Words cannot express my sincere sympathy for your loss, know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers always!
Ron and Tanya Darnell
Jo Beth and kids,we are so sorry for your loss.We pray that God will be with you and comfort you in this time of grief. God Bless you and your Family.