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Howard Ray Johnson

Birth	:	17 Mar 1931 Spring Hill, Warren County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	15 Mar 2006 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Norwalk Cemetery, Norwalk, Warren County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4758850, -93.6724270
Description	:	Howard R. Johnson, 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Wednesday March 15, 2006 from COPD at Kavanagh House on Grand. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 20, 2006 at Hamiltons Southtown Funeral Home, with interment following at Norwalk Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday March 19, at Southtown Funeral Home. Howard was born March 17, 1931 to Howard and Flossie Fern (Foust) Johnson in Spring Hill, Iowa. Howard attended schools in Warren County. On September 13, 1949, he was united in marriage with Charlotte Drake of Milo,... Read More	Howard R. Johnson, 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Wednesday March 15, 2006 from COPD at Kavanagh House on Grand. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 20, 2006 at Hamiltons Southtown Funeral Home, with interment following at Norwalk Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday March 19, at Southtown Funeral Home. Howard was born March 17, 1931 to Howard and Flossie Fern (Foust) Johnson in Spring Hill, Iowa. Howard attended schools in Warren County. On September 13, 1949, he was united in marriage with Charlotte Drake of Milo, Iowa in Bethany, MO. They lived in Warren County for 4 years, and then moved to Des Moines. He worked for Green Colonial Heating and Cooling for 22 years until the plant closed. He also worked for the City of Des Moines for 19 years. He went back to welding at Economy Forms, where he had to retire at 58 due to 2 heart attacks. In 1994, he became a widower and this prompted him to sell his house in 1995 and move to Diamond Lake in Gutherie County. With to much time on his hands, he took a summer job for 3 years of running the dredge at the lake. He always put his all into his work. Howard had a very full life. He loved his family, Las Vegas, the Hawkeyes, Praire Meadows, fishing, camping, gardening, plumbing and being everyone's mechanic and carpenter. Howard will be deeply missed by all who know him, especially his children, Cindy (Mark) Snodgrass, Indianola; Peggy (Terry) Mitchell, Dexter; Tim, Ely, Nevada; Tom, Des Moines; Ted (Tina), Des Moines; Jennifer (Roy) Coleman, Des Moines; Charlene (Jerry) Cooper, Earlham; and Nancy (Jim) Paxton, Des Moines. Howard is also survived by sisters , Nellie (Chuck) Butler, Reno,NV; Mary McCulley, Melcher; Betty (Will) Feldbrugg, Saint Paul, MN; 7 sisters in law, 2 brothers in law, 18 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and was looking forward to being a great great grandpa to Chaz Howard Waters, who is due March 20. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and his Aunt Helen of Indianola. Howard was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 45 years, Charlotte; grandson, Joe Snodgrass; sister, Harriett Hildebrand and brother, Walter Foust. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to be donated to Kavanagh House in Howard's name. Howard's family would like to give a special thanks to the nurses and staff at the Kavanagh House and also the in home staff for the love and tender care they gave our Dad for 7 months. Also a special thanks to Marie Neer for her love and caring of our family. God Bless each and every one of you.

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Where is Howard Ray Johnson's memorial?
Howard Ray Johnson's memorial is located at: Norwalk Cemetery, Norwalk, Warren County, USA.
When did Howard Ray Johnson death?
Howard Ray Johnson death on 15 Mar 2006 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Howard Ray Johnson's memorial?
Latitude: 41.4758850
Longitude: -93.6724270

Family Members:

Parent

Howard William Johnson

(1902 - 1956)

Flossie Fern Foust Johnson

(1905 - 1976)

Spouse

Charlotte M Drake Johnson

(1932 - 1994)

Siblings

Walter Russell Johnson

(1929 - 2003)

Harriett Marie Johnson Hildebrand

(1936 - 1995)

Children

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Coordinate: 41.4758850, -93.6724270

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Coordinate: 41.5128200, -93.7855680

14. Jordan Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5615200, -93.7347200

15. Oak Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5614500, -93.7356910

16. Jordan Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4259987, -93.7919998

18. Benjamin F Jesse Pioneer Cemetery
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19. Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3953018, -93.7707977

20. Plymouth Congregational Church Memorial Garden
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Coordinate: 41.5860000, -93.6729500

21. West Des Moines Christian Church Memory Garden
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Coordinate: 41.5613180, -93.7660090

22. Resthaven Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5806007, -93.7300034

23. Woodland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5889015, -93.6464005

24. Cathedral Church of Saint Paul Columbarium
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Coordinate: 41.5878500, -93.6291500