VETERAN, US ARMY WWII
Vernon J. Johnson
July 13, 1919 ~ February 12, 2022
Born in: Pueblo, Colorado
Resided in: Pueblo, Colorado
Vernon J. Johnson passed away on Feb. 12, 2022, at the age of 102. He was the son of immigrants from Finland, Mary Irene (Lindstrom) Johnson and Andrew Johnson. Preceded in death by wife, Jenny (Baylis) Johnson.
Survived by daughter, Debbie (Doug) Tihonovich; sons, John Johnson and Christopher Johnson; grandson, Devin Tihonovich; and special cousins, Pamela (Jim) McCormick, Kim Bauman and Talan Bauman of Denver.
Vernon was a WWII veteran who served in Japan, Australia, New Guinea and the Philippines.
He retired from CF&I Steel Corporation after 34 years. He loved playing golf and played up into his 90s. Vernon was a member of Rocky Mountain Baptist Church. Special thanks to Sangre de Cristo Hospice for all their support.
Viewing 9:30 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 18, in the Montgomery & Steward Funeral Chapel. Private interment with military honors. Memorials may be made to Sangre de Cristo Hospice or the charity of your choice. Online condolences, www.MontgomerySteward.com
Services
Viewing: February 18, 2022 9:30 am - February 18, 2022 10:30 am
Montgomery & Steward Funeral Chapel
1317 N. Main Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
719-542-1552
http://www.montgomerysteward.com
Funeral Service: February 18, 2022 10:30 am
Montgomery & Steward Funeral Chapel
1317 N. Main Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
719-542-1552
http://www.montgomerysteward.com
1920 UNITED STATES CENSUS:
John Vernon Johnson
in the 1920 United States Federal Census
Name: John Vernon Johnson
Age: 0
[6/12]
Birth Year: abt 1920
[abt 1919]
Birthplace: Colorado
Home in 1920: Pueblo, Pueblo, Colorado
Street: Cryatal Place
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Andy Johnson
Father's Birthplace: Finland
Mother's Name: Mary I Johnson
Mother's Birthplace: Finland
Occupation: None
Household Members Age Relationship
Andy Johnson 38 Head
Mary I Johnson 29 Wife
John Vernon Johnson 0 Son
CHURCH RECORD:
John Vernon Johnson
in the U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records, 1800-1947
U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records, 1800-1947
Name: John Vernon Johnson
Gender: Male
Baptism Age: 0
Event Type: Member List
Birth Date: 13 Jul 1919
Birth Place: Pueblo, Colorado
Baptism Date: 23 Aug 1919
Relation to Head: Son
Church: Tabor Lutheran Church
Father: Andrew Johnson
Mother: Irene Maria Johnson
NOTE:
Suggested edit: Vernon is buried at Imperial Cemetery, in the Garden of Angels Garden next to his wife.
Thank you
Contributor: Bella's Mom (48374729) • [email protected]
VETERAN, US ARMY WWII
Vernon J. Johnson
July 13, 1919 ~ February 12, 2022
Born in: Pueblo, Colorado
Resided in: Pueblo, Colorado
Vernon J. Johnson passed away on Feb. 12, 2022, at the age of 102. He was the son of immigrants from Finland, Mary Irene (Lindstrom) Johnson and Andrew Johnson. Preceded in death by wife, Jenny (Baylis) Johnson.
Survived by daughter, Debbie (Doug) Tihonovich; sons, John Johnson and Christopher Johnson; grandson, Devin Tihonovich; and special cousins, Pamela (Jim) McCormick, Kim Bauman and Talan Bauman of Denver.
Vernon was a WWII veteran who served in Japan, Australia, New Guinea and the Philippines.
He retired from CF&I Steel Corporation after 34 years. He loved playing golf and played up into his 90s. Vernon was a member of Rocky Mountain Baptist Church. Special thanks to Sangre de Cristo Hospice for all their support.
Viewing 9:30 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 18, in the Montgomery & Steward Funeral Chapel. Private interment with military honors. Memorials may be made to Sangre de Cristo Hospice or the charity of your choice. Online condolences, www.MontgomerySteward.com
Services
Viewing: February 18, 2022 9:30 am - February 18, 2022 10:30 am
Montgomery & Steward Funeral Chapel
1317 N. Main Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
719-542-1552
http://www.montgomerysteward.com
Funeral Service: February 18, 2022 10:30 am
Montgomery & Steward Funeral Chapel
1317 N. Main Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
719-542-1552
http://www.montgomerysteward.com
1920 UNITED STATES CENSUS:
John Vernon Johnson
in the 1920 United States Federal Census
Name: John Vernon Johnson
Age: 0
[6/12]
Birth Year: abt 1920
[abt 1919]
Birthplace: Colorado
Home in 1920: Pueblo, Pueblo, Colorado
Street: Cryatal Place
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Andy Johnson
Father's Birthplace: Finland
Mother's Name: Mary I Johnson
Mother's Birthplace: Finland
Occupation: None
Household Members Age Relationship
Andy Johnson 38 Head
Mary I Johnson 29 Wife
John Vernon Johnson 0 Son
CHURCH RECORD:
John Vernon Johnson
in the U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records, 1800-1947
U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records, 1800-1947
Name: John Vernon Johnson
Gender: Male
Baptism Age: 0
Event Type: Member List
Birth Date: 13 Jul 1919
Birth Place: Pueblo, Colorado
Baptism Date: 23 Aug 1919
Relation to Head: Son
Church: Tabor Lutheran Church
Father: Andrew Johnson
Mother: Irene Maria Johnson
NOTE:
Suggested edit: Vernon is buried at Imperial Cemetery, in the Garden of Angels Garden next to his wife.
Thank you
Contributor: Bella's Mom (48374729) • [email protected]
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