Joy-Johnson-Obituary

Joy Johnson

San Jose, California

Age 86

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86
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San Jose, California

Obituary

Joy Johnson, 86, of San Jose died Nov. 4, 2013, one day after running the New York City Marathon for the 25th time.

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Adele Banner and I want to say that Joy was a great "chauffeur" - - providing Adele a ride home from church right up to the last time Joy came to Trinity. It meant so much to Adele that Joy took her home that Sunday. Adele treasured that gesture, so very typical of Joy's thoroughness. thanks Joy.

Joy Johnson...Our running community has lost a sister. What an inspiration you are! You will be with me on every run. My thoughts and prayers to all family & friends of this amazing woman.

These are the grand kids, I always forgot the picture!

I'm so sorry to hear of Joys passing. I met her in the 70 as she was the head P.E. coach. I really had the opportunity to get to know her 12 years ago, doing a boot camp at the Willow Glen track. Joy was there warming up power walking first as she talked to all her many friends she had met. Watching her run those bleachers was simply amazing!! Joy did everything with ease and grace! You are my inspiration!!! Every time I do the stairs I'm thinking of you!!! Thanks for believing in me!!! ...

"You'll feel her in the little moments, the stories, the familiar spaces she stepped in and out of. She'll be in your heart, forever a part of you, as sure as stars come out at night, as sure as love."

Joy was certainly an inspiration to all of us. She had a wonderful love for life and embraced it. The God of all peace be present with you now and in the days ahead.

I will always fondly remember you, Auntie Joy! Love and miss you!

Was introduced to Joy by my Aunt Sharon at the Willow Glen High School Track many years ago. I have never forgotten what a inspiration she was to us all.

Diana, I'm so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was such an inspiration. I remember her from PE class and will always remember her beautiful smile. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

What a great lady, lived her life to the to the maximum. As a member of the Las Jardineras Garden Club we could always count on Joy to run to the Fair Grounds to water our garden and run home again! God blessed us all for knowing her.
Roseann Costabile