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JOHNSON Rev. Steven Rev. Steven Johnson, devoted husband, wonderful father and grandfather, age 50, of Toledo, died Thursday, February 21, 2008, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 8, 1957, in Toledo to Mr. and Mrs. Troy (Bonnie Willems) Johnson. He served as assistant pastor and Evangelist at Literal Life Tabernacle in Ottawa Lake, MI. His passion was preaching salvation wherever he went. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved golf just like his father. He was employed at The University of Toledo for 21 years as a cement mason and was very proud to have recently received his bachelor's degree in business from UT. Survived by his wife, Sandra (Jackson) Johnson, whom he married November 12, 1977; daughter, Amanda (Isaac) LaFontaine of Toledo; grand-children, Nora Rose, Lilyan Joy and Steven Christian, who were the light of his life; mother, Bonnie Johnson; siblings, Marsha (Peter), Danny (Rita), Linda (Jack) Knotts, Troy (Pat), Paulene (Ron) Cousino, Valerie (Felix) Parra, Sharon Johnson, John (Sandy), Mary Carmona, Mona Johnson and Lonnie (Gary) Buczko. He was preceded in death by his father. Services will be conducted on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Calvary Bible Chapel (3740 W. Alexis Rd.) Entombment, Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family or Literal Life Tabernacle. Special thanks to Hospice of Northwest Ohio for their care and compassion. Blanchard-Strabler Funeral Home (419) 269-1111 is assisting the family. Online condolences: blanchardstrabler.com www.thestevejohnsonmemorial.com

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Published by The Blade on Feb. 22, 2008.

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Sister Valerie

February 19, 2025

I miss you StevieMike and I will love you forever. Sister Val

Sandy

February 16, 2025

Still think of you often..found an old valentine you made me.. I cried. But it´s okay. I know we will meet again someday. Sandy

Valerie Parra

February 22, 2024

Still missing you with sweet memories. So thankful for our time together at UT. Love Sister Val

Sandy

February 17, 2024

Dear Steve, tears are flowing down my cheeks as this email popped up today. Memories are flooding in. The good times and the sad times. God gave us 30 years together and i
I'm so thankful for that. Its hard to believe you will be gone 16 years. So much has happened. Life continues externaly here. You are and have been enjoying eternal life...every once in a while I have glimpes of your handy work reminding me your right next to me, on the other side. I dream of you often and miss you dearly but have resolved to move forward. Its not easy to do without you by my side. Someday we will be reunited dear one. With all my love Sandy

Linda

February 20, 2023

Raising my coffee mug and sending kisses to Heaven.

sandra johnson

February 15, 2023

Almost 15 yearrs now. Your grandkds are growing up. Nora id 24 and has an early education degree. Lily is 20 and is a budding artist and little baby Stevie is 16 and not so little any more! Amand and Ike are doing well, and I think of you every day..

ROBERT(BOBBY) JOHNSON

March 23, 2008

FAIR WELL UNTIL THE FLOOD GATES OPEN FOR ME. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING THE KIND OF UNCLE THAT A NEPHEW CAN BE PROUD OF. PLEASE SHAKE THE HANDS AND SHARE MY LOVE WITH MY UNCLE TODD AND MY OTHER UNCLE STEVE. DONT FORGET TO HUG GRANDPA FOR ME. THANKS FOR EVERYTHING AND I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU DEARLY.

Valerie Parra

March 20, 2008

Steve I have been missing you like crazy.

p.s. Have you found out what they use calculus for?


Love Sister Val

Your Mother

February 25, 2008

"Well Done, Thou Good and Faithful Servant" Mother is soo.. proud of you Steve & will miss you so much.
You certainly lived your faith every waking moment, at home, work, wherever you were you weren't ashamed to preach the word. Tell Dad I love him & I'll meet you on the other side. Fly to Heaven a shouting love for the Father & the Son

Sabina Elizondo-Serratos

February 24, 2008

To the Johnson Family - My deepest condolences to all of you during this difficult time.

Lonnie- hang in there amiga! Know I am just a phone call away. You and your wonderful, gigantic BLESSED family are in my thoughts and prayers. You know how we are with our mommies, take good care of her. I love you friend! One day at a time......

Adam, Jamie, Daniel and Abigail Coffey

February 24, 2008

Sis. Sandy, Amanda, Ike, and kids - Even though we aren't able to be there in person, please know our prayers and love are with you at this time. Bro. Steve will truly be missed, but sooo looking forward to being with him for all eternity. We love you all!!!!

Michael Walling

February 24, 2008

Steve taught me how to hunt and fish but most of all he taught me to be a man. The power of his faith is touching me now stronger than ever. Welcome home Steve.

Michael,Deanne RaeAnn,Jacob and Allison Walling

Cousin Jim Eckhardt and Family

February 23, 2008

You are in our thoughts and prayers

Crystal Giles

February 23, 2008

Uncle Gary,Aunt Loni and Austin I am sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in my prayers.

Marsha Zielinski

February 23, 2008

Dear Ones ~ Please accept my deepest sympathies and know you are in my prayers daily - Love, Marsha

Thomas Zink

February 23, 2008

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Marsha (Johnson) Zielinski

February 22, 2008

God Keep you all in His Loving Arms and Comfort You. Love, Marsha

Teresa Scott

February 22, 2008

I love you Uncle Steve! We will miss you but The Lord needed you by his side now. I take comfort in knowing He will take of you now. See you when I get there!

Ron & Paulene Cousino

February 22, 2008

Steve, I will never forget that dream. Say hello to Dad for me!
Love your sis Paulene & Ron

Joseph Place

February 22, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

February 22, 2008

Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rickey & Kathy Cousino

Cindy Manders (Cook)

February 22, 2008

Sandy, Amanda, Mrs Johnson and family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you all! Steve will surely be missed!

Tom, Belva & Michael Herdman

February 22, 2008

Steve will truly be missed by many people, but especially his two hunting & fishing buddies, Tom & Michael Herdman. Belva will miss making his favorite pecan pie and the four (or five) of us playing games and laughing so much. Our prayers are with you Sister Sandy and the rest of the family through this time of sorrow. His memory will live on in our hearts forever and we know we will be with him when it's our turn to take our heavenly flight. We love you Sister Sandy!

Shelley Schiffler

February 22, 2008

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Margaret, Dan and Elva Ball

February 22, 2008

Our prayers and sympathy are with you all: Sandy, Amanda and family. We love you and know God will see you through this, even if it doesn't seem like it now.

miguel @norma fonseca

February 22, 2008

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

David Fulton

February 22, 2008

Our prayers go out to Sandy, Amanda Issac and their children. We will miss Steve with all our heart. May the God of peace, mercy and love and the Lord Jesus that Steve spoke of, be with you and comfort you in your time of greif.

John johnson

February 22, 2008

Steve i love you.
Rest in peace brother.

John

Ellen Richardson

February 22, 2008

You are in my deepest thoughts and prayers.

Bill & Seija Brown

February 22, 2008

Dear Sandra, Amanda, Isaac, Nora, Lily and all of your family,

We have been praying for you all without ceasing. We are so sorry for your loss, our hearts break with you, but we rejoice with you at Steve's entrance into glory. As Ike's friends as WPOS put it this morning - Steve has received the ultimate healing.

The Bible says that our treasure is in Heaven. Certainly that is our prescious Jesus, but now in addition to our wonderful Lord, you have additonal treasure waiting for you - Steve. We pray that the God of all Comfort will comfort all of your hearts.

We love you all, and will continue to pray for God's grace and peace as you go through this valley.

With much love and sympathy,
Bill, Seija, Zach and Kalie Brown

stacy cornelison

February 22, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

SYLVAN LAKES

February 22, 2008

TO THE JOHNSON FAMILY
WITH OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY,WE ARE THINKING OF YOU AT YOUR TIME OF SORROW.YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS

FROM THE SYLVAN LAKES FAMILY

Wendy Leiby

February 22, 2008

Steve was a great friend, and will be missed greatly.

Kathy Lue Hall

February 22, 2008

Steve was a great man of the Lord. I have know Steve a number of years, and have surely enjoyed speaking to him. I am also an employee of the University. Steve will be missed. Love to his family

Kathy Lue Hall

john jo0hnson

February 22, 2008

i love you

john

Gary Buczko

February 22, 2008

To a wonderful brother and his loving family, who will always be in are hearts are thoughts and are prayers. Steve I hope it's everything you
ever dreamed of and more.
LOVE YOU ALWAYS - Gary,Loni and Austin

Linda Cook (Evener)

February 22, 2008

To Sandy and the rest of the Johnson family,

You are in my thoughts and prayers.Steve was a great guy. My grandma lived 2 houses. Down from Steve's mom and dad. So I grow up over there. My heart goes out to you all.

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