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Leland Ray Johnson
May 17, 1923 ~ January 2, 2017 (age 93) 93 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Ruth (Mingus) Jamieson
January 8, 2017 9:35 PM
Dan, Marsha, and Sandy,
My deepest sympathies to you and your families for the recent loss of your mom and dad. They were both warm memories from my childhood from the frequent stops at the grocery story and church. Both were good and passionate community leaders.
Specific memories of your dad: his soft blue eyes, warm ornery and friendly greetings that were accompanied by his wavy locks of hair.
Again, so sorry for your large family loss.
My deepest sympathies to you and your families for the recent loss of your mom and dad. They were both warm memories from my childhood from the frequent stops at the grocery story and church. Both were good and passionate community leaders.
Specific memories of your dad: his soft blue eyes, warm ornery and friendly greetings that were accompanied by his wavy locks of hair.
Again, so sorry for your large family loss.
Message from Annette (Lauritsen) Rasmussen
January 7, 2017 8:11 PM
Sandy, Marcia, Dan, and Families:
So sad to hear about your mom and now recently the death of your dad. I have so many good memories of how kind and caring your parents were to me as a child, what wonderful role models they were in our small community, and the fun of going to the grocery store where Ray was always so welcoming. What a forward thinking man to start the Healthy Woman, where even now when I go back to my small, hometown I can go and work out. What blessings both your parents were. Still missing my dad so I know the sadness you feel - prayers are with you all.
With Sympathy,
Annette (Lauritsen) Rasmussen
So sad to hear about your mom and now recently the death of your dad. I have so many good memories of how kind and caring your parents were to me as a child, what wonderful role models they were in our small community, and the fun of going to the grocery store where Ray was always so welcoming. What a forward thinking man to start the Healthy Woman, where even now when I go back to my small, hometown I can go and work out. What blessings both your parents were. Still missing my dad so I know the sadness you feel - prayers are with you all.
With Sympathy,
Annette (Lauritsen) Rasmussen
A candle was lit by Jason Leetch
on January 5, 2017 10:41 PM
Message from Dave and Barb Rasmussen
January 5, 2017 10:10 PM
So sorry for your loss, our prayers to all of you! Your parents were very special people,
Message from Deborah Cole
January 5, 2017 9:32 PM
Marcia and family, Steve and family, Sandy and family, You Dad was a very special man in my life, a boss, a friend and a very compassionate ally. He helped me out more than once and always with this big big heart and a hug...My heart is saddened to learn of his passing. May he now rest with Our Father in heaven. My condolences to all.
A candle was lit by Deborah Cole[Leetch}
on January 5, 2017 9:25 PM
A candle was lit by Izzy Vogel Melnychuk and family
on January 5, 2017 9:00 PM
Message from Larry and Cheryl
January 5, 2017 7:03 PM
Our prayers are with you all. It is so hard to lose both your parents. It feels like a part of you is missing. Prayers for Comfort and Peace.
Message from Carol Anderson
January 5, 2017 3:07 PM
I was saddened to hear that Ray has passed. Ray and Shirley were such a presence in Dannebrog. They both were such good people. Carol
Message from Patrick & Kathryn Connelly
January 5, 2017 9:54 AM
Many years ago we moved to Dannebrog as a young couple with a small child, Ray was very welcoming to us, an unofficial ambassador promoting kindness and Dannebrog . He always had a smile on his face and was positive, encouraging, and helpful, someone for us to look up to. He always had time to speak with us. When the grocery store was on the west side of street from where it is now he would always say if there is something you need and it is not on the shelf let me know and I will get it for you. We had a friend in town right from the start.
We were beginning a construction service and Ray always had some project that he hired us to complete for him. He really was a believer in supporting local business. Ray and Shirley were fine examples of politeness and civic responsibility. They were such good town boosters and did so many things to support Dannebrog over the years. We truly miss them. We have fond memories of both of them and are blessed from God from knowing them.
We were beginning a construction service and Ray always had some project that he hired us to complete for him. He really was a believer in supporting local business. Ray and Shirley were fine examples of politeness and civic responsibility. They were such good town boosters and did so many things to support Dannebrog over the years. We truly miss them. We have fond memories of both of them and are blessed from God from knowing them.
Message from Ray Swanson
January 5, 2017 7:46 AM
To Dan, Marcia/Bill, Sandra & families,
I just wanted to tell you that your parents touched many people in and around Dannebrog in a positive way. Now they are together again and have left many good memories to all of us. Keep smiling as they always did.
Sincerely,
Ray Swanson
I just wanted to tell you that your parents touched many people in and around Dannebrog in a positive way. Now they are together again and have left many good memories to all of us. Keep smiling as they always did.
Sincerely,
Ray Swanson
A candle was lit by Beverly (Fieldgrove) Slagle
on January 4, 2017 5:44 PM
Message from Allen and Beverly (Fieldgrove) Slagle & family
January 4, 2017 5:43 PM
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
I will never forget when I was growing up and would go into the grocery store almost daily and see Ray. He was such a wonderful guy. He would grab me and give me a hug everytime he would see me. Sorry for your loss you are all in our thoughts. Bev (Fieldgrove) Slagle
I will never forget when I was growing up and would go into the grocery store almost daily and see Ray. He was such a wonderful guy. He would grab me and give me a hug everytime he would see me. Sorry for your loss you are all in our thoughts. Bev (Fieldgrove) Slagle
A candle was lit by Allen and Beverly Slagle & family
on January 4, 2017 5:37 PM
Message from Nelson & Peg Rathert
January 4, 2017 8:54 AM
Wishing you comfort for your sadness &
peacefulness in your hearts!
Our Deepest Sympathy!
Love, Nelson & Peg
peacefulness in your hearts!
Our Deepest Sympathy!
Love, Nelson & Peg
Message from Dan Bahensky
January 4, 2017 8:24 AM
Dan, Marcia and Sandy:
I noticed the passing of your father in the Grand Island paper and I felt I should say something to you about how nice a man he was to me. I took my children to the Dannebrog golf course several years ago to experience sand green golf. When we finished the round and stopped at the clubhouse, your father was there (which I am sure would not be a surprise to you) and he came over to our table and had a nice visit. In addition to you and your father, the entire Johnson family (including Dale, Dave and Bob) have always been very kind to me and I wanted to say thank you for that. I am very sorry to hear of your loss.
I noticed the passing of your father in the Grand Island paper and I felt I should say something to you about how nice a man he was to me. I took my children to the Dannebrog golf course several years ago to experience sand green golf. When we finished the round and stopped at the clubhouse, your father was there (which I am sure would not be a surprise to you) and he came over to our table and had a nice visit. In addition to you and your father, the entire Johnson family (including Dale, Dave and Bob) have always been very kind to me and I wanted to say thank you for that. I am very sorry to hear of your loss.
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