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for LaVerne JOHNSON
December 31, 2013
Dad, it has been one year today since you passed away and not a day goes by that I do not think of you. I love you and miss you very much. You and Mom are always in my thoughts and prayers.
Love now and forever,
Your daughter, Vicky????
December 11, 2013
Dad, I can't believe it has been almost one year since you past away. I miss you very much and think about you and Mom always. I am so thankful that I had a Mom and Dad who loved their family unconditionally. The holidays are hard for me as I think about all our family gatherings, but what a blessing to have such fabulous memories. We are all trying to keep up the family traditions. I love you and Mom so much and miss you every day. You are in my our thoughts and prayers. RIP Mom and Dad.
Love from your daughter, Vicky
July 29, 2013
July 29, 2013
Hi Dad, Missing you and thinking about you a lot. Jessica and Justin's wedding was this last weekend and they played The Blue Skirt Waltz in memory of you, Mom, Uncle Allan, Aunt Elaine and Uncle Sidney. It was very special. They displayed your wedding picture and we all reminisced about what a wonderful life that we had. All Uncle Allan and Aunt Elaine's children were there and we told lots of stories of our growing up. You and Mom would have really liked it. Quite a tribute. I miss you and Mom very much and I know that God is watching over you both. I Love You both a lot and you are always in my heart.
Loving you forever,
Your daughter,
Vicky
June 16, 2013
You may be physically gone from us Dad, but your memories will live on forever within us.
Happy Father's Day 2013!
Love, Richard
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Dianne
June 15, 2013
Dear Dad. Happy Father's Day I really miss you and I am remembering our special times together. I want to thank you for being my Dad Jessica's wedding isin 39 days and she asked me for a picture of you and mom for the wedding. I love you Dad because of who you are. Love Dianne
Mark Krey
June 9, 2013
Rich, Pam & family,
I recently learned of Vern's passing from my new barber Jerry- I am very sorry for your loss. I think of him every time I go by the pizza shop on Dodd where he would bring his car to show- we'd chat about what he did to his cars, when he used to race and how things have changed. Here are a few if the memories I have of your dad: the time when he called me after that time you were in the Air Force, flew in and surprised your mom and dad; he asked me to let him know the next time we planned something like that so he could make plans "ya see." The other part of what makes that one of my fondest memories was the look on your moms face when she saw you at the doorway! I also remember that he was part of the parent team that made sure us kids made it to the Saturday morning bowling league for years. And then there were many talks about cars on the back steps and the time he took me for my most unforgettable test drive ever in the Sunbird!!
Your dad was a really cool young at heart guy and whenever I've seen old Pontiacs I've always thought of your dad. Take comfort in knowing that he is with your mom now watching over you all.
March 23, 2013
Hi Dad,
Today is March 23rd and I have been thinking about you and Mom a lot and missing you greatly. There are so many times that I wish I could sit down and talk to you and Mom as there are so many things that I would like to tell you. Curtis and Maribel are coming home this week and Dianne, Rich and I will be getting together with them. I hope all goes well. Your family misses you and Mom and you both have been in our conversations a lot. Thank you for the wonderful memories.
Loving You Always,
Your Daughter,
Vicky
March 23, 2013
Hi Dad,
Today is Saturday March 23rd and I have been thinking about you and Mom a lot and missing you greatly. I Love You very much and you and Mom are always in my thoughts. Curtis and Maribel will be coming home this week and Dianne, Rich and I are going to get together with them. I hope everything will go well. There are so many times that I wish I could sit down and talk to you and Mom as there are so many things that I would like to tell you. This is still very hard for me. I always knew that when I needed to talk you both you were always there for me. Your family misses you a lot and we talk about you and Mom often. You will always be loved by everyone and thank you for all the great memories.
With All My Love,
Your Daughter,
Vicky
Gary Lofthus
February 12, 2013
TO all my cousins, I just love reading your tributes to Laverne. I miss him too. I miss his laugh, his smile, his music, his singing. I really loved the time I spent in Wisconsin, visiting Laverne and Charlotte. They are both together and happy. They have raised children who have their strong beliefs and values. You have also passed those traits to the next generation. So glad to have been a part of the family and to be able to share and remember all of good times. Laverne and Charlotte continue to live in our hearts and our memories. SHare them with each other. GOd BLess. Gary and Sue Lofthus
Richard Johnson
February 10, 2013
Dad,
A thousand times we needed you;
A thousand times we cried.
If love alone could have saved you,
you never would have died.
A heart of gold stopped beating,
two twinkling eyes closed to rest.
God broke our hearts to prove he only took the best.
Never a day goes by that you're not in my heart and in my soul.
We miss you Dad, but we know you're now in a much better place, and with the love of your life who we miss equally as much.
With love from your son,
Richard
February 9, 2013
Hi Dad,
Today is Saturday February 9th. I am struggling a bit today as I am thinking about you and Mom and missing both of you a lot. How I wish that you and Mom were still here with us. I think of the wonderful parents that you both were and extremely thankful for the memories of all of us as a family. Dad, you are together with Mom now and I know in my heart that is what you wanted. Dad, please know that I Love You a Lot and you and Mom will live in my heart forever. Dianne, Richard and I are doing the best that we can. It is really heartbreaking at times for me to go over to your house. Sometimes when I am there I sit and reflect on all the family get togethers and what a fabulous time we all had as a family. You are greatly missed and I hope that in time the pain will ease up for me.
I Love You A Lot and I pray that God is watching over you and Mom, like you and Mom always watched over your family.
With All My Love Now and Forever,
Your Daughter, Vicky
dewey miller
January 7, 2013
johnson family,in so many ways i'm very glad to have had paul in my life all these years. i know too you miss him,however good memories serve us well.know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Colleen & Jeff Prentiss
January 7, 2013
Very sorry for the loss of our Uncle Laverne, he will be missed greatly by all of our family. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone during this time.
Paul Ebel
January 6, 2013
I will very much miss Laverne. I first met him in 1967 when he and Richard came to my place to look at some Pontiac racing equipment. Over the last 45 years I went to many car shows and races and with Laverne, and Charlotte often came also...it was always fun. They were super folks!
Melissa Carlson
January 6, 2013
Hi Grandpa. I know you are in a better place with all your loved ones, but I want you to know you are just as loved down here and we will all miss you very much. You were always in great spirits and were there for your friends and family and showed us how to be kind and respectful and for that I will forever be thankful. Your spirit will always be with us and I will think of you often. I love you very much!
Your Granddaughter
Melissa Carlson
The Lofhus Family
January 6, 2013
So many wonderful memories that I can remember, like all the times our families got together and played guitar with dad and you. All of those fun games of 500 with Sidney, you, dadand the rest of the family that got ibto those games. You will be greatly missed and lived by our family, but I know that you are having a wonderful time being with a lot of other family that loves you in heaven. We will someday again play music and 500 again. But until that time comes, enjoy all the time with those you are reuniting with. All our prayers and love go out to your family as they have lost a great father, grandpa, great grandpa and a wonderful human. Love and miss you LaVerne.
Jess Peterson
January 5, 2013
Grandpa, we miss you so much! I know you are probably dancing away with the love of your life, Grandma! You two were a great example of true love. I miss you smile, your laughter and your endless kindness that you showed each and every one of us. I know my mom is so sad that she lost such a loving father, but is at ease knowning that you are at peace with Grandma. Praying for you always Grandpa! Lots of love from you grandaughter...
Julie Morgan
January 5, 2013
I loved Laverne. He was my Godfather. He introduced us to Charlie Pride music. He was always so fun and kind. I'll miss him! Julie
January 4, 2013
I will miss uncle laverne. We had alot of wonderful memories and great times. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. Love Carol and Greg Fursa
James Whittuington
January 4, 2013
I have known Vern for almost 20 years and actually bought a couple of vintage cars from him over the years. In the 90's we, with my son JP, would go up to Brainerd and race the '65 Lemanns I bought from him. JP had his first experience with drag racing with Vern and I and we will never forget it. Over the years we would call each other every so often and talk racing and cars with a little fishing and music thrown in. Last year, I stayed with him for a couple days, messed in the garage, had lunch downtown and played a little music in the basement. I could tell he missed Char so much and now he is with her again. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and I will miss him greatly.
Jim, Donna and J.P Whittington
Debbie Shepherd
January 3, 2013
Dianne & family. My prayers are with you in this hard time
Gary Lofthus
January 3, 2013
I will miss my uncle and my thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. I know he is now in heaven with Charlotte, Sydney, Allan and Elaine. LOve you, Gary and Sue Lofthus
Christine Kuennen
January 3, 2013
Rich-We are all thinking of you. All my best to you and your family during this difficult time.
Jim Chisholm
January 3, 2013
Rich, Pam and Family.
As you grieve know that I am remembering you and honoring the memory of Laverne.
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