Kenneth Johnson

Dad, it was fourteen years ago today that you passed away and went to heaven. And, it's every year on this day that I remember October 9th of 2009. I remember every detail of the day, right from the moment John and I got the call telling us you'd left the earth. I didn't want to say "good-bye" to you then and I could not do it. But, dad, there are no real good-byes between a father and a daughter because your heart is in mine. You, like mom, Gary & Shawn, and Darnelle are alive and well in...

Both of my grandfathers passed away when I was young, so I feel very fortunate to have had time to know Ken. I always enjoyed spending Christmas Eve with him and hearing about his watch collections. I especially admired his strength, and how he would always manage to smile even when he was not feeling his best.

Grandpa, we were so blessed to have such a fun, funny, sweet, silly, talented, and loving grandfather. I have so many great memories of traveling, slumber partying, swap-meeting, garage saling, watch(part)-hunting, card-playing (31), swimming, watching you paint, and listing to you sing. I remember that I thought it was you who sang the "It's now or never" song. Funny, I grew up to learn it was actually Elvis. Anyway, I sure do love you and think of you often. I wish you were still...

We love and miss you Great Papa Tucson. XOXOXO Paloma and Mimi

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Hey Dad, time sure does fly by. All those years ago, when I was a kid, in many ways, seem like yesterday. And the last five years have flown by too. I really can't believe it's been five years since we lost you. I want to tell you how much I cherish my many wonderful memories of our time together and that I miss you so very much. Even in your absence I feel blessed to be your son. I couldn't have asked for a greater father. Thanks for everything Dad, from your loving son,
Gary

Well today is the day we always have you in are hearts and minds...but everyday is a reminder of you in what we do and consume are life's with. Such an awesome, amazing, caring and loving man you can see it in everyone of you kids and grandchildren. I see you in Torrey so much and I'm proud of that. I can only hope that are kids will take are teachings of you and use it to become better men and achieve in life. I'm so glad I got the chance to know you and be in your presence I will always...

This day Dad, is a day of nostalgia...rememberance. Remembering Oct 9th... five years ago. I remember going to pick you up for dialysis. When I walked in your front door, you were sitting in your favorite chair, sleeping, with a smile on your face. Mom was sitting at your feet with her head in your lap. It just looked like a beautiful picture of true love. Then she looked up at me with tears in her eyes and cried "Oh Kathy, he left me." The world seemed to come to a standstill. You were...

Good morning Grandpa. I miss you so much. I cannot believe it has been 5 years that you were called home to God. Your body may be gone, but your spirit still breathes strong in all of us. You made such a huge impact to us, that will live on forever through our children and their children, and so on.
It is truly a blessing to have felt the love you gave for each one of us. Never making any of us feel more special than the others. You loved us all, equally, unconditionally.
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