Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Johnson, Martin "Mart" Henry May 22, 2008
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Ionia Sentinel Standard-Tuesday May 27, 2008
                            
                             Martin Henry Johnson

Martin Henry Johnson, of Lowell and born East Grand Rapids, Mich. on March 2, 
1921, after several years of declining health and dementia Alzheimer's. He was 
graciously received by his Lord and Savior, Thursday, May 22, 2008.

Mart retired from Fisher Body #2 in 1980 and was an active member of the First 
United Methodist church (UMC) of Lowell. After retirement, he and Treva enjoyed 
traveling in recreational vehicles across the country visiting friends and 
family For a number of years they wintered in Sarasota,Fla. Mart served his 
country in Europe during WWII and was a member of the American Legion in Lowell. 
As an avid craftsman, he enjoyed wood working and with his photography, he 
supported his wife's passion for genealogy.

His loving wife of 66 years preceded him in death on Feb. 16, 2009. He was 
surrounded by several family members and the wonderful staff of Tidewell 
(Hospice) House, Ellenton, Fla.

He is survived by his children, Randy (Ruth) Johnson of Avon,Ind.; Sharyl Seese 
of Seward, Alaska Pat Lowery-Kligler of Bradenton, Fla.; Yvonne (Roger) Wolfe of 
Tavares, Fla.; Keith (Beth) Johnson of Lowell; Jaclyn Ashla of Gorham, Maine; 20 
grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Also 
surviving are sisters Mildred Earl; Kay (Bud) Alicki and Betty (Roger) Johnson; 
sister-in-law Erma Johnson and foster brother-in-l Gus (Donna) Karsten.

Mart and Treva cremated remains will be interned at Chapel Hill Memorial 
Cemetery.As those who knew mart and Treva, no one could think of one without the 
other therefore; we invite you to gather amongst yourselves for the sharing and 
celebrating of their lives.The Memorial Service honoring both Treva and Mart, on 
April 9th of this year, at the Lowell First United Methodist Church will remain 
as the tribute for their family and friends. We sincerely appreciate all the 
prayers and concern received from family members and friends during this 
difficult time. 

Memorial contributions may be made to your local Hospice House, the First UMC of 
Lowell or a favorite charity of your choosing. You are invited to share memories 
with the family and other friends at the Grand Rapids Press Web site's Guest 
Book for Mart. Also Treva's Guest Book address remains: 
http://obits.mlive.com/Link.asp?I=LS000104120563X.


Additional Comments:
Chapel Hill Memorial Cem.
World War II

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