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Dennis Johnson Obituary
Of 38042 28th Ave., Gobles
(Great Lakes Sky Divers)
Dennis O. Johnson, age 57, of Gobles, died accidentally September 5, 2005. He was born February 26, 1946 in Kalamazoo, MI, the son of Mort and Ruth (Wagner) Johnson. He was a graduate of WMU with an Engineering Degree in Aviation. Dennis turned his hobby of flying and sky diving into his vocation as owner of Great Lakes Sky Divers. Learn more about Dennis, view his Life Story film, and visit with his family and friends Thursday from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Betzler Life Story Funeral Home, Stadium Drive, West of US-131, 375-2900. Cremation will follow visitation. A service to celebrate his life will be held Friday 4:00 p.m. at the family home in Gobles (casual attire encouraged). Refreshments and fellowship will follow the service. He was preceded in death by his sister, Karen Hunsinger in 2004. Dennis is survived by his wife, Mary; parents: Mort and Ruth Johnson of Odessa, FL; two sisters: Kay (Chuck) Sowles of Oshtemo, and Karel (Brad Issac) Johnson of Atlanta, GA; a brother, Daryl (Ronda) Johnson of Kalamazoo; brother-in-law, Rev. Keith Hunsinger of Defiance, OH; nieces and nephews: Kevin (Nikki) Sowles, Kurt and Kelli Sowles, Kristin Hunsinger, and Noelle Johnson. To read Dennis' complete Life Story, archive a memory, order flowers, or make a memorial contribution to the American Red Cross, or American Cancer Society, please visit his personal web page at
www.lifestorynet.com
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Randall Keils
September 9, 2005
I'm sure Dennis made more of an impression on me than I made on him. I was just another face in the crowd that Saturday morning in 1990, as Dennis started the ground school for the next class of skydivers. In three years I made 22 jumps at GLS (still have my logbook) before I gave it up to start flight training.
I can still hear is ground-control voice on the little pocket radio: "Number one -- turn left! . . . Stop turning!"
Now he's packing his rig to jump with the angels.
Kaz Aya
September 7, 2005
We miss you terribly Dennis.
Enjoy the ride among clouds.
God bless you and be with you.
Kazim, Kimberly, Kaan and Koray Aya
Matt Kennene
September 7, 2005
Dennis helped change my life. He encouraged a passion for life that I have shared with many others. He gracefully and beautifully touched many, many lives, and that passion he shared will live in all of us.
BRUCE VERNIA
September 7, 2005
BRUCE VERNIA & DUANE VERNIA WISH
TO EXPRESS OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE
JOHNSON FAMILY.
Jeff, Kim & The Girls Harvey
September 7, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the Johnson families. We were sadded by the news of Dennis's passing. Dennis always made us welcome, and he inspired me in the way he lived his dream and passion.
My first memory of Dennis was in 1967 when Uncle Chuck was dating Aunt Kay. Kay took us over to her house to meet her family. Dennis was out front mowing the lawn, and later; let my brother and I shoot his BB-gun, which at nine years old; leaves a lasting first impression. May God bless Dennis and Mary, and all of the friends, fans,and familes who will miss him.
Nick & Patrice Rose
September 7, 2005
We are happy that Dennis was able to live his life as he wanted. Few are able to do that. We are so saddened by the hole his passing has left in our heart.......yet happy for the life he shared with us! He will be forever missed by us. All our Love and prayers to you Mary!
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