Jay Johnson

Grandpa, I just want to say that you were the most amazing role model, I am glad and honored to have been in your life my short 30 years. I think of you everyday and want to thank you for the great life you gave me and the unforgettable memories. I know you and Dad and Randy are up in heaven building and inventing things with the lord. I can not wait till the day we meet again, you were and always will be my Super hero. Grandma and I are missing you everyday. Love ya guy.
Love Mike

Jay Johnson is one of the key people who influenced me to become a commercial pilot after he invited me to fly in his Cessna Skymaster after church one Sunday. I am now a senior airline captain at JetBlue Airways and will be retiring in a couple of years. Jay was an inventor, a pioneer, thought ahead of his time, outside the box and one of the smartest things he ever did was to marry Margie, his better half! If we're fortunate in our lifetime, we will meet one or two exceptional people who influence us to reach not just for the stars, but beyond them. I owe a large portion of my love of aviation and aerospace to Jay Johnson and I am a richer man for having known him and flying with him. You will be missed Jay. May you fly to your Heavenly Father on wings of faith in the Son of God and His precious Holy Spirit. I'll see you again one day and what a time we'll have catching up on what you've been seeing and experiencing! You are missed my friend...greatly missed.

R Scott Wartenberg
Captain A320 LGB
JetBlue Airways

Dear Margie,
Our family is sad to see that your beloved Jay passed away in early Sept.
I know that it has been many years but we remember your entire family with fondness. In 1992 my husband Dale and I had the pleasure of staying at your Lovely Kambu Island resort.
After Dale died in 1994 our entire family visit again this time with Scott and Sally. Charles was just a baby and so was our Garret. My how time files they are 18 now and young men.
May your days soon be filled with fond memories.

Linda LaPlante
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It was a joy to meet Jay and Margie both in NZ and also in Fiji. Fond memories of special time together. You all remain in my prayers and thoughts. May His Spirit sustain and comfort you today and in the years ahead. Shalom

We send our love and heartfelt sympathy to you all at this very sad time. We hold treasured memories of Jay - a great man who made his mark on this world in so many ways. Forever in our hearts. Jan and Steve Franklin, Auckland, New Zealand.