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William Johnson Obituary

IOLA - Johnson, William C. "Bill," 66, passed away at his Iola home on Jan. 4, 2007. Bill's 38 year career in law enforcement included US Army MPs; a detective with the Wichita Police Department; Magistrate Judge, Greenwood County, KS; and the Allen County, KS Probation Department. Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 19 years, Shirley Marie and his father, Henry. Bill is survived by his wife, Theta (Pippin); mother, Nellie Alberta (Hays), Bartlett AZ, sister Sylvia, MT, his children: Kenneth Charles Johnson and Billie Joann Rogers, Hutchinson, KS; stepchildren: Vandy Ray, Burlington; Thumper Johnson, Wichita; Tony Vant Leven, Columbia, MO; 7 grandchildren. Graveside services 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, Resthaven Cemetery, Bruce Newton Garden. Cornerstone Cremation Society. In lieu of flowers, memorial has been established at Emprise Bank.

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Jan. 8 to Jan. 10, 2007.

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Bob & Betty Pippin

January 11, 2007

Theta Jean & Kids: We are sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. Betty & I just returned from Colo visiting our son. Sorry we missed the service for Bill. Our Love, Bob & Betty Pippin

Kelly Clark

January 11, 2007

I really loved my Uncle Bill, and although I haven't seen him much as an adult, I have many happy memories of him from my childhood. I was always so proud of my Uncle "The Cop," and I often bragged about him. He was a beloved member of my family. We'll miss him.

keith kunce

January 10, 2007

my condolences. i went to high school with bill.good guy. i also knew his 1st wife.

Steve and Sue Swartz

January 8, 2007

Theda, I am sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I enjoyed working with him as our Magistrate Judge in Greenwood County. He was a superb Judge and person! AND you and Bill were the perfect couple! I was sorry when his term as Judge ended.
I remarried in 1988, and in 2000, I resigned as Judge Sanders' Admn. Assistant when Steve and I moved to Neche, North Dakota. My son, Jeff Hokanson, also knew Bill. Jeff is a Pre-sentence Investigator for Johnson County Probation in Kansas City,Kansas. Our condolences to you and your family.

Faye Thole

January 8, 2007

Dear Theta;
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers are with you. Bill was a really great person. We had so many wonderful times together. I was looking at our Square Dance photo album last week-end, remember the Dallas trip? I have great pictures of that silly week-end including Jerry spilling coffee on your skirt. I am not quite four months ahead of you in this sad sad time of our lives. Please let me hear from you when you can, I want to know how you are doing. Grief is tough duty, but it will get better, little by little.

Pat Janssen

January 8, 2007

Dear Theda and Family,
We so enjoyed your friendship when you lived in Wichita and were involved in square dancing. Bill was a very special person and I know his passing will leave a very large hole in your lives and hearts.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love,
Darrell & Pat Janssen

Pop & Carolyn Harber

January 8, 2007

Theta,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you and the family.

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