Guy M. Johnson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Traverse City - Guy Marion Johnson, 94, a lifelong resident of Old Mission Peninsula, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at his winter home of 34 years in Ft. Myers, FL. His northern and southern friends meant the world to him. Guy was born September 18, 1924 to Lester and Stella (Smith) Johnson. He attended Mapleton School, graduating from Traverse City Central High School in 1942. During WWII, Guy served our country well in the U.S. Army as Technical Sergeant in the Signal Corps, 8th Army Headquarters, Yokohama, Japan. He returned to the Peninsula and the love of his life, June Marie Blixt. They married December 14, 1947 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Traverse City. Guy stayed active at the farm for several years, and, in 1955, he began his career with the U. S. Postal Service, retiring in 1984. He took great pride in his well kept lawn always manicured like a golf course. He played in the Old Mission Peninsula Band on the saxophone his father bought him and joined with the high school band to march in National Cherry Festivals. He also enjoyed all season fishing on East Bay where he and June built their home. He studied the skies and bay waters intently, with family and friends alike turning to him for the weathercast. Guy is survived by his daughter, Phyllis (Brent) Cooley of Ft. Myers, FL; a daughter-in-law, Debra (Joseph Sloan) Johnson of Williamsburg; his grandchildren, Janae Cooley, Courtney (Ben) Morin, Lyndsay (Nick) Batsakis and Andrew (Asa) Johnson. Guy is also survived by his great grandchildren, Luke, Elle and Drew Morin and Ella and Margot Batsakis; sister-in-law, Mary Johnson; and many nieces and nephews. Guy was preceded in death by his wife June, his son Stevan, brother Walter, step-brother Fred Edgecomb, and step-sister Gladys Boucher. A gathering for friends and family will take place, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 6-8 p.m, at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, with the service commemorating Guy's life, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 11 a.m. with visitation one hour prior. Pastor Brian Conover will officiate . Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery with Military Honors. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Peninsula Community Library-Building Fund, 2699 Island View Drive, Traverse City, MI 49686.

Guy M. Johnson

September 18, 1924 - January 15, 2019