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BORN
1981
DIED
2004
Bo Johnson Obituary
Memorial graveside service: 2 p.m. Saturday in Moore Memorial Gardens, Arlington. Celebration of life: afterward at 230 Harrell, Southlake.
Bo Eric Johnson was born Nov. 19, 1981, in Fort Worth. He was a devoted husband and a loving son. He believed in God and now is resting in peace. When God called him home, Bo gave the gift of life through organ donation; so someone, or many others' lives could be spared.
Survivors: Wife, Sarah Johnson; parents, Jessie and Chris Kalba, Fred and Debbie Johnson and Mary Lou and Brian Gibbs; sisters, Heather, Kadra and Courtney; brother, Jay; grandparents, Norma Levy, Beth and H.A. Jacobs and Walter Sommerman; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bo Johnson
Sarah Johnson
July 7, 2005
I love you Bo. I'm just now starting to realize how much my life has changed since you've been gone. I miss you so much and my heart still aches for you every single day. I am a different person without you, but our time will come again. "I'll love you forever; plus 2 weeks!"
Sarah-Mereeki
Sarah Johnson
February 17, 2005
Prayer at the Death of a Husband
Thank You, Father, for giving us as much time together as we had.
Spare me now from further pain of self-pity.
I accept the fact that I have no right to expect that I can be so highly privileged as to never taste sorrow in my lifetime.
This is my time to experience a cross and I do so bravely.
I remember with joy and eternal gratitude our wedding day.
You made no promise to us then, guaranteeing a fixed number of years together.
I thank you for what we have had and I will not think about what we could have had.
I will look now at what I have left, not at what I have lost.
I weigh the fruit of our love and marriage in terms of years happily spent in our family joys that live on in happy memories.
I thank You, Father, that our marriage terminated, not in bitter grief, but in sweet sorrow.
There was no ignoble scene of angry parting, only the honored call of God who has glorified our marriage with the call to eternity.
“Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your Lord.”
My tears are happy tears of love and gratitude.
I thank you that our love for each other is still alive at this moment.
I sense that I am surrounded by an invisible presence and power of indescribable love.
It is the comfort of Your Holy Spirit.
I praise You, my God and my Father, for your goodness and mercy.
I have tasted grief, but I will not have wasted this grief.
It shall make me into a softer, gentler soul.
In Jesus’ name.
Amen.
Sarah Johnson
December 25, 2004
Well Sweetheart, Christmas just doesn't feel like Christmas without you here. I miss you so much, bo. It's almost impossible to be "happy and festive" during this holiday season. my heart just breaks even more when I don't see presents under the tree with your name on them. my eyes have been filled with tears for the most part this christmas. However, I have been able to muster up a few smiles and laughs. (If I try REALLY hard) Those short-lived moments of joy are dedicated to you, my love. Every smile, every kind word, every loving thought, every sparkle of the eye, and every sound of laughter is my living memorial to you, bo. Although my heart is broken. There is not one minute of the day that I don't thank the Lord for blessing my life with your presence- if even for such a short time. I love you baby. merry christmas.
Sarah Johnson
November 28, 2004
I just wanted to say that as time passes and people move on, you are still constantly on my mind and in my heart Bo. I miss you so much!! Life feels so empty without you in it. I know you're always with me, though. I love you Baby! We all do....
Your loving wife,
Sarah
Norma Levy
November 4, 2004
My dearest Sarah,
Bo, was really a Grandson to me, not
just your husband. He would be so
happy when he found out what I was
cooking for dinner, (his favorite).
Anything but chicken. I have lost
many in my years, but his lost is
the most difficult. He is in a
good place with the Lord and all the
others from the family looking after
him. Sarah, I received this poem
when Pete died, I hope it helps you
as it did me.
God saw you getting tired,
And a cure was not to be,
So he put his arms around you
And whispered, "Come with me."
With tearful eyes we watched you
And saw you pass away.
And though we love you dearly,
We could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating,
Hard working hands were put to rest
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best.
The above says it all!
I love you my dear granddaughter,
and will alway try to be there for you. Love Grandma
Uncle Bob, Aunt Mary Ann, and Nick West
October 25, 2004
Sarah, No words could I express my feelings when I was told of what had happened. I did not have the oppertunity to meet Bo, But I am sure he was a fine young man. Now as time passes, you and only you will keep your joyful memories of Bo. My you find peace in the years to follow knowing that God so loved the world that, He gave His only begotten Son, That whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. (John 3:16)
Marian Skoglund
October 24, 2004
There is no words to say to really comfort you at this time. I just pray that God's loving arms comfort you all and help you through this tragic time.
Love, your distant cousin Marian
Joy Skoglund
October 24, 2004
Someone asked God, "Where were you when my son died?"
God replied,"The same place I was when My Son died."
Love you so very much, Aunt Joy
Love, Kathy & John
October 23, 2004
The Price of Love
Grief never ends, But it changes. It’s a passage, Not a place to stay.
The sense of loss Must give way, If we’re to value The life that was lived.
Grief is not a sign of weakness, Nor a lack of faith, It is the price of love.
Words seem to fail us when we think of Bo and your loss. You are all in our prayers.
Mary Lou Gibbs
October 23, 2004
Words seem so inadequate as to describle the feelings I have had since Bo's death. The lose of Bo has been the most tragic time in my life. I pray that he now understands how much he is loved by myself and the family. The only comfort we have is knowing that Bo is with the Lord and his suffering is gone. Knowing him has changed my life for the better and I will never forget his sweet and loving personality.....Bo, you will be greatly missed by many...and we all will cherish the memories we had with you. Love, Lulu
Sarah Johnson
October 21, 2004
My Precious Bo,
It has been over a week since the Lord called you home. I know that you are meant to live in God's House now. That makes me feel so jealous because I miss you in our house. I miss the way you used to hold me every evening while we talked about how work went that day. I miss falling asleep next to you at night, and waking up in your arms the next morning. I even miss your loud snoring and talking in your sleep. I miss the times that we tried to teach ourselves how to cook- then ended up eating McDonalds for dinner. Now, I come home to silence- to no one. I've got our wedding pictures hanging everywhere. It is so hard to believe that day was only 5 months ago. It feels good to look at those pictures though. We were so happy to finally reach the dream we had been planning since we were 16 years old! On our wedding day, we vowed to spend the rest of our lives' together. That was supposed to be so much longer than 5 months. I miss my husband. It might sound crazy, but I even miss the babies that we merely planned on having. However, I know that you are in my heart, and that you will always be with me. I will stay strong- falling apart isn't an option for me. Bo, you always believed in me and wanted me to succeed in this life. I know now that God's Will is for me to dream big and lead a successful life here on earth. While you were in the hospital, I prayed so hard for God to take me with you. I have every confidence that the Lord is in control of my life. As much as it hurts to be on this earth without you, I trust that my work here isn't done. So, my beautiful man- have fun in your heavenly paradise. There are no more obstacles standing in the way of your inner peace, the struggle is over. Know that I have always loved you with every ounce of my being. I don't know when my time here will be through. But when it is, I'll meet you at the gates.
Emily Clearwater
October 20, 2004
My heart aches for this tragic loss. Bo was an awsome person to have known. I will ALWAYS keep you in my thoughts and prayers... I LOVE YOU.
Emily, Colby, Colten and Easton Clearwater
TERRY MUNOZ & FAMILY
October 18, 2004
AT PEACE
YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE NOW
A PLACE OF PEACE
A PLACE OF SERENITY
A PLACE OF LOVE
YOU WILL BE MISSED HERE ON EARTH
BUT YOU ARE NEEDED MORE THERE WITH GOD.
GOD’S PLAN DID NOT INCLUDE US FOR NOW,
BUT SOMEDAY WE WILL MEET AGAIN
AND WHAT A GLORIOUS DAY THAT WILL BE.
WE MOURN YOUR LOSS TODAY
BUT WILL REJOICE WITH YOU
WHEN OUR MOMENT IN TIME COMES.
PEACE BE WITH YOU FOREVER
OUR DARLING BO MAN!
WE WILL ALWAYS CHERISH YOUR MEMORY.
WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU IN OUR HEARTS.
Cynthia Gibbs
October 18, 2004
Bo, I wish I had had the chance to really get to know you but you will forever remain in Sarah's heart and it is there I will truly see and feel your presence.
Hug Brent for me.
Gregg Harris
October 18, 2004
Dear Sarah,
I did not know your husband Bo. I found out about his passing in the paper over the weekend. My deepest condolences to you and the family over the loss of your dear husband.
The Lord also took my son, James, just 19 years old only two weeks ago in an automobile accident. Although there are days when every part of me aches to see him again, I take great comfort in the Scriptures,knowing that my son, like Bo is safe and happy in the hands of our dear Savior.
Matthew 5:4 says, "Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted". I know Sarah that the pain is deep over your precious husbands death, but know that God is still faithful, and that he promises the peace that passes all understanding will be yours now, and the days that are to follow.
As you read this, my son and your husband are together, with the Lords people who have gone before us, triumphant now in every way.
God's richest blessings on you Sarah, and to all of your family as you grieve the loss of your husband.
Gregg J. Harris
North Richland Hills, Texas
Jessie Kalba ( Bo's Mom)
October 18, 2004
It takes courage to show up for life, when life seems not to have shown up for you.
It takes faith to believe that new life is possible when all around you are signs of distruction and terrible loss.
Grief is the price you pay for having loved someone, and Bo was always deeply loved by me and many others.
What I pray for now, is that God will give us all peace in our hearts, Serenity in our souls and laughter on our faces. Bo would want that for everyone.
Love Mom.
Sarah Johnson
October 18, 2004
I would like to thank everyone for their support during this troubling time. I know that my husband is shining down from above on all of us. Bo was among the greatest of men to walk on this earth. He is now among the greatest of angels, flying in Heaven.
Marla RN
October 16, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Andrea Kieber
October 16, 2004
I will always remember Bo as the most precious little boy in the world. May the Lord grant you peace and give you strength during this time of sorrow.
Debbie Barker
October 15, 2004
I just want to express our sincere gratitude and Thank all the Family and Friends for for all their support and prayers during this MOST difficult time in our Lives...... You never think it is going to happen to your family. If Fred and I can help ONE family NOT go threw this devestating experience then thats what the GOOD LORD put us on this earth for.....May God Bless all who have struggled with this illness.....
Blessings and Peace!
Bo's Dad, Fred Johnson and Debbie Barker, Bo's sister, Courtney and brother, Jay
Jennifer Bowers
October 15, 2004
(Jenny Johnson)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love - Jenny, Jon & McKenna
Gary Murphy
October 15, 2004
My heart felt sympathy goes out to you and your family at this time. May you find peace and strength in God’s love.
Essie Shell
October 14, 2004
I can't begin to imagine what you're going through, but please know that I care, and that I'm praying for you.
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