Gilbert Johnson
August 15, 1929 - February 01, 2013
Obituary
Gilbert E. Johnson, 83, of Indianapolis passed away February 1, 2013. He was born August 15, 1929 to Roscoe G. and Sarah Rowena (Elrod) Johnson, both preceding him in death. Gilbert served in the United States Army from 1948 - 1950. He retired from Kipp Brothers after 34 years of faithful service. He was a member of the Midwest Roller Pigeon Club. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years who passed away in 2007, Roberta J. (Jean) Johnson, whom he married on July 12, 1949 and brother, Nelson (Clem (Sare)) Johnson. He is survived by his children, Keith (Teri) Johnson, Terry (Lester) Waskom, Rita Sue Johnson, Eric K. (Audrey) Johnson and Jaime A. (Alyssa) Johnson; sister, Myrna Ogden; 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2013 from 7 pm - 10 pm at Westside Retirement Village, (317) 271-1020, located at 8616 W. 10th St., Indianapolis, IN 46234. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Indianapolis, 7929 N Michigan Rd Indianapolis, IN 46268.
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US 31 & County Line banking center.
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US 31 & County Line banking center. made a donation to HUMANE SOCIETY OF INDIANAPOLIS INC
I am so very sorry for your loss, but may his love live on in your memories and bring you peace.
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The DeFend Family
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The DeFend Family made a donation to HUMANE SOCIETY OF INDIANAPOLIS INC
We are so sorry for your loss. I lost my father in the last few years and understand how difficult a time it is. Stay strong knowing he is no longer in pain and is in a better place. The DeFend Family
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Monte and Sandra Poole
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My thoughts and prayers are with all the Johnson family for the loss of thier Dad. I always enjoyed talking with Gilbert at family get togethers, he was a fine unstanding famly man, a legacy he passed on to my wonderful son-in-law Eric, loving husband to my daughter Audrey and Dad to Laura and Sean. Gilbert will be sadly missed by all.
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Theresa Patterson
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My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, Gilbert is such a good man, I will miss our conversations before lunch, he will be truly missed by all!!
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Elise Fields
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Rita and Jaime,
So sorry to hear about your dad. He was one of the good guys. Your dad liked nothing more than giving advice or telling a good story. He excelled at both. He will be remembered fondly.
Elise Fields
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Rita Johnson
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Dear Dad,
Always remember that I love you. By now, you and Mom have found each other; I would have loved to hear the first conversation the two of you had. I'm sure neither of you could answer the other fast enough - that is, Dad, if you could get Mom to sit down from being busy! Remind her that heaven is always clean and the neighborhood pets are never homeless or hungry.
Dad, thank you for all you did for me; you enriched my life in too many ways to count. You were still teaching me (at 59) to "pay attention!" What an honor for me to be your daughter, to share my whole life with you, 59 years, wow, and 53 years shared with both of you. How many people get that chance?
What great "teachers "both of you are! I say "are" because you two are imprinted on my soul, and it's my turn now to "carry" you in my heart. Climb in right beside Mom; your big chair is in place, and I, (as do Keith, Terry, Eric, Jaime and their families) still have a lot to learn!
See you later! Don't ever forget that I love you!
Your "Bug" Rita