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Johnson, William F. "Bill" Kalamazoo Age 81, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. Bill was born in Kalamazoo on August 8, 1936, the son of the late George W. and Alberta M. (Huff) Johnson. He was a graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School and attended the University of Michigan where he played baseball and later attended Western Michigan University. Bill was a member of the American Institute of Architects and was a principal architect and the chief operations officer for Tower, Pinkster, Titus and Associates. He was also the principal architect for many of Kalamazoo Valley Community College's building projects and oversaw the building of the new Kalamazoo Valley Museum. Bill enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling and was a long-time member of Gull Lake View Golf Club. He was an avid volunteer for the Kalamazoo Rocket Football program, which he founded along with his friend Jack Stevens. Bill was also a devout Detroit Tigers fan. He was a 50-year member of First Presbyterian Church of Kalamazoo, where he served as an elder, taught Sunday school and coached the church basketball team. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Barbara K. Johnson. Bill is also survived by his children, Michell (Tari) Mercier, Sherry (Alan) Martens and Bill (Corinne) Johnson; six grandchildren, Jasen, Elizabeth, Hannah, Joshua, Emma and Sam; three great-grandchildren; siblings, Patricia (Gil) Seddon, Kyle and Brady Johnson, Joan Havenga and Tom Lodge; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Tim Johnson; step-mother, Dorothy Johnson and step-father, Alfred Lodge. A memorial service to celebrate Bill's life will be held at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 1:00 PM. The Rev. Christina Westbury officiating. A time of visitation will take place at the funeral home on Tuesday, June 12 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM and one hour prior to the service. Bill's cremains will be placed in the columbarium of First Presbyterian Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson's Foundation or Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, c/o the funeral home. Family and friends may share a condolence message online at www.joldersma-klein.com.
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Those who pass on God Keeps in his memory because he cares for them. Sorry for your loss.
July 4, 2018
I'm sending deepest sympathy, Brady. I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Janine
Janine Geisel
June 15, 2018
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June 8, 2018
No words can describe how sorry we are for your loss. Someone so special can never be forgotten. You and your family are in our prayers. May your memories give you peace and comfort. Please know your family is surrounded by love during this difficult time.
Your TowerPinkster family
June 8, 2018
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