David Matthew Johnson

Johnson, David Matthew

Johnson, David Matthew
Loving husband and father of five, passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018, at the age of 78. Born on August 26, 1940 in Jackson Michigan, to Matthew and Dorothy (Shaughnessy) Johnson, he was the third of ten children. He was preceded in death by his parents Matthew and Dorothy, his sisters Rita, Eileen, and Judy, and his daughter in-law, Janice Ruge. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Christine (Ludwig) Johnson, sons Donald, Scott (Cary), Mark (Cindy), David (Connie) and Timothy (Jeanine), ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings Robert, Richard, Kathy, Margie, Carol and Dorothy.

Known to the world as "Spike", he was a loving husband, dedicated father, and very patient grandfather. David forged a long career in design and engineering at manufacturing plants and on large power plant control systems. He enjoyed traveling and living in many different areas of the country during his career. But his true love was his family, friends and faith. He always made sure his family had opportunity and support for any and every endeavor they pursued. He was generous of his time and energy to his family and community as demonstrated by being a volunteer coach in youth hockey, and baseball, and he was a Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus. He was always looked to as a foundation of strength for the family. He was a great role model for living a life dedicated to his family and friends. David was a joy to everyone and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be on Wednesday December 12, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM with a Rosary at 6:00 PM at the Desnoyer Funeral Home, 204 North Blackstone, Jackson Michigan. A brief prayer service will begin at 9:30 AM on Thursday December 13, at the funeral home followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at St. John's Cemetery. Fr. James Shaver will officiate at the Funeral Mass.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. John's Catholic Church or to St. Jude Children's Hospital

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