1935
Mr.
2007
Mr. Robert Johnson
February 20, 1935 — February 7, 2007
Robert Gene Johnson (?Bob?), 71, passed away on February 7, 2007 at K.C. Hospice House due to complications related to myelodysplastic syndrome.
Bob was born in Mobridge, South Dakota on February 20, 1935, the son of Delwyn and Esther Johnson. He attended college at the University of Toledo and was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. As a Naval Aviator serving in the Marine Corps for 11 years, he attained the rank of Major. He later went on to become a commercial airline pilot. He flew for TWA nearly thirty years, concluding his career flying internationally as Captain of the Boeing 747. In his healthy years, Bob loved skiing, hunting and golfing with his buddies. He collected antique toys, clocks, guns, cars and aviation memorabilia. Bob was very involved with his Church and loved attending the senior (?COOL?) group and men?s Thursday morning coffee (?Do Nothings?) group. He also stayed closely connected with many of his fellow aviators through ROMEO, Combat Pilots, Association of Naval Aviators and Quiet Birdmen. He was also active with Missouri Valley Arms and the Classic Thunderbird Club.
Bob is survived by his loving wife Karen, who was his angel here on earth, giving him the greatest of care through all of his health challenges, and his only daughter, Leslie, who lives in Ventura, California and always made it a top priority to visit him frequently. He is also survived by two sisters, Margaret Keating and Marilyn Ford, and one brother, Roger Johnson.
The Visitation will be held Friday, February 9th from 6-8 p.m. at D.W. Newcomer?s Sons, 11200 Metcalf in Overland Park. The Funeral will be on Saturday, February 10th at 9:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 7851 W. 119th Street in Overland Park. Graveside Services and burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery in Lindsborg, KS at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 10th. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church or K.C. Hospice House, 12000 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO 64145
Bob was born in Mobridge, South Dakota on February 20, 1935, the son of Delwyn and Esther Johnson. He attended college at the University of Toledo and was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. As a Naval Aviator serving in the Marine Corps for 11 years, he attained the rank of Major. He later went on to become a commercial airline pilot. He flew for TWA nearly thirty years, concluding his career flying internationally as Captain of the Boeing 747. In his healthy years, Bob loved skiing, hunting and golfing with his buddies. He collected antique toys, clocks, guns, cars and aviation memorabilia. Bob was very involved with his Church and loved attending the senior (?COOL?) group and men?s Thursday morning coffee (?Do Nothings?) group. He also stayed closely connected with many of his fellow aviators through ROMEO, Combat Pilots, Association of Naval Aviators and Quiet Birdmen. He was also active with Missouri Valley Arms and the Classic Thunderbird Club.
Bob is survived by his loving wife Karen, who was his angel here on earth, giving him the greatest of care through all of his health challenges, and his only daughter, Leslie, who lives in Ventura, California and always made it a top priority to visit him frequently. He is also survived by two sisters, Margaret Keating and Marilyn Ford, and one brother, Roger Johnson.
The Visitation will be held Friday, February 9th from 6-8 p.m. at D.W. Newcomer?s Sons, 11200 Metcalf in Overland Park. The Funeral will be on Saturday, February 10th at 9:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 7851 W. 119th Street in Overland Park. Graveside Services and burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery in Lindsborg, KS at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 10th. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church or K.C. Hospice House, 12000 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO 64145
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