Victor Johnson Obituary

Victor "Jack" Johnson passed away in Longview, Texas, at Summer Meadows on March 4, 2015, at the age of 80. Jack and his twin brother, Vernon Joe Johnson were born in July 1934, in Atlanta, Texas, to Raymond and Vera Johnson. They had two older brothers, Monte Johnson and Neill Johnson.

Jack is survived by the love of his life, Lois, of 56 years who resides at HavenCare in Longview, TX; his brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Barbara Johnson in Longview, TX; niece and nephews: Damon Kent and Belinda Johnson in Ft. Wayne, Indiana; Gwendolyn and Paul Guidroz in Longview, TX; Raymond Neill and Cindy Johnson in Frisco, TX; Clark and Betty Johnson in Saginaw, TX; and Don and Yvonne Miller in Nampa, Idaho, and many great nieces and nephews.

Jack graduated from Gladewater High School in 1952. He continued his education at Stephen F. Austin University graduating with a degree in music in 1956. After graduation, Jack worked for a year as a band director in Falfurrias, Texas until being drafted into the US Army in 1957. Jack completed basic training at Fort Carson, CO, and played drums in the 179th Army Band. While serving the Army in Colorado, Jack met Lois Thut. They were married in 1959 and enjoyed 56 years together until his death.

Jack and Lois moved to Corpus Christi, Texas, after his discharge from the Army where he directed bands for the West Oso ISD for five years. They moved briefly to California where Jack taught for one year before returning to Colorado. Jack attended electronics school and built an A-Frame House at the base of a mountain in Palmer Lake, Colorado. The A-Frame house was Jack and Lois's home (and a haven for their pets) for over 50 years. Jack worked as an electrician for Pueblo Army Depot until beginning his 20 year career installing electric meters for Colorado Springs Utilities. Jack and Lois enjoyed playing bridge and traveling. Upon retiring, Jack was an avid golfer and was thrilled to score a "hole in one" at the Monument Hill Country Club.

Jack was an active leader in the Palmer Lake community, member of the Palmer Lake Planning Commission, beloved member of the Monument Hill Kiwanis Club and ran the club's football pool for many years. His legacy of service to and love by his community was evidenced as members of the Kiwanis Club and friends were in full force to help Jack and Lois and his family as they cared for him prior to his move to the care facility in Texas. The family is especially grateful to Bob and Raylene Johnson, Ed and LouAnn DeValois, John Snyder, Tom Weyer, Bill Jones, Roy and Jean Wheeler, and David and Ginger Dilorenzo. We are especially grateful for the care provided by the Pikes Peak Hospice Unit at Penrose Hospital in January before the move to Texas.

Jack was a kind and witty man, loved by his community. His humor, joy and heart for serving others were a blessing to friends and family. He will be greatly missed.

Memorial tributes may be sent to Monument Hill Kiwanis Club at PO Box 102 Monument, CO 80132.