Kansas City, Missouri
Thomas Gould Johnson, 68, of Kansas City, MO passed away May 12, 2007 at his home following a brief illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be 5:00pm, Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at Visitation Church, 5141 Main Street, Kansas City, MO. The family will receive friends following Mass until 7:30 pm. There will be a celebration of Tom's life from 4:00–8:00pm Friday, May 18th at the home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The Children's Mercy Dental Clinic, 2401 Gillham Rd., Kansas City, MO 64108 or to K.U. Medical Center Cancer Dept., 3901 Rainbow, Kansas City, KS 66160. Tom was born August 15, 1938 in DeKalb, Ill. to Harry A. and Vivian (Gould) Johnson. He worked as a Pediatric Dentist for 36 years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Vivian Mary Johnson. Survivors include his wife, Joleen Johnson of the home; son, Tim Johnson and wife Eija and their sons Eero and Teo; daughters, Tracy Johnson and her daughters, Emily and Allie, Gretchen Adams and husband Brian and their children Molly, Cate and Braden, Hope Johnson and her children Sopia and Mitchell; his father, Harry A. Johnson; a sister, Susan Alexander, and a niece, Michelle VanStone. (Arrangements: Muehlebach Funeral Home 816-444-2060)
Read MoreDear Tim, Joleen and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Laura and I are both very saddened to know that the Johnsons are in pain and grief. We were shocked and caught by surprise, and wish we could have been more supportive. You have survived a great battle. We know that you guys are strong, but remember we are praying daily for healing to come soon.
Love, Tony and Laura Perkins
Tony Perkins
June 01, 2007 | Lenexa, KS
Dear Jolene and family,
In the early days of May here in El Salvador, Central America I heard from Peg Eckert of Tom's illness and death. I was stunned and so sorry that I could not be with all of you at his funeral. I have so many memories of Tom and all of you starting from the time we moved to Stratford Rd in 1976 when Tom, Joleen, Gretchen and Hope came to our door to say hello. The last time I saw Tom was in Rainy Day Books where we had a good visit. Tom played such an...
Pauline Dolan
May 20, 2007 | Fairway, KS
Dear Joleen and family
I was away from Kansas City at the time of Tom's death/funeral, but want you and his children to know that I join them in prayer for Tom. I think of him and all of you during the wonderful years of Tim being a student at Rockhurst High School and how you generously worked with me to keep the school within the financial reach of all who wanted to come. May the Lord's place for Tom be way more than he ever hoped for and may each of you know the closeness of the...
Fr. Luke Byrne S.J.
May 18, 2007 | Kansas City, MO
I was a classmate of Tom's at Rockhurst High School and enjoyed knowing him. May he rest in peace. Condolences to the family.
John Steffen
May 17, 2007 | San Diego, CA
I started going to Dr. Johnson at age 3 and he was my dentist until I graduated from college. I always enjoyed going to him - he always greeted you with a smile and made you feel important. He did so well with my braces - my teeth turned out beautiful and every dentist I've seen since comments on them. Shortly before he retired I was working at a job on Ward Parkway and I stopped by his office on my lunch break to wish him well and thank him. At that time I had a small chip on one of my front...
Melissa (Fry) Riffel
May 17, 2007 | Olathe, KS
My sister and I saw Dr. Johnson from the begining of our first baby teeth, through braces and off into college. Many wonderful memories and always a friendly smile. Dr. Johnson will be missed greatly.
Jessica Kolkin
May 16, 2007
Tim,we were lucky enough to meet your dad once at Teo's birthday and we were saddened to hear of his passing we hope you Eija and the kids are doing okay and we wish your mother well.your friends Rob,Linda,Emily, and Riley Stifter
Rob and Linda Stifter
May 16, 2007 | KansasCity, MO
My children both went to Dr. Johnson starting at age 3 until they graduated from college- that was from 1975 until 1999. So you can see how many trips I made to the office on State Line road for regular checkups and for braces. He was a very kind wonderful person and I am deeply saddened. I offer my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Karen Fry, Melissa and Christopher
Karen Fry
May 16, 2007 | Kansas City, MO
Joleen and Tim...I was so saddened to read of Tom's death..as was Clinton when I called him. May time quickly fill your emptiness with pleasant memories. I shall call you Joleen..caring Linda
Linda Newton
May 16, 2007 | Liberty, MO
