In Memory

Bob Johnson

Bob Johnson

 

 

 

         In Memory of
 

  Bobbie Dean Johnson

 

      May 27, 1943 - December 23, 2014
 
                         
 
    Bob was born in Marshalltown, Iowa to Bob and Shirley Johnson, their only child. He was raised in Marshalltown, where he graduated high school, and then joined the Navy. He served six years in the Navy including a tour in Vietnam.
 
     In 1978 he met Beth Carmody. They were married June 3, 1980 in Las Vegas, Nevada. In December 1980, Bob and Beth welcomed their daughter Courtney JoCarmody Johnson.
 
     Bob worked in the wholesale beer business for over 20 years before moving to Arizona in 1984. He spent 11 years in the freight business in Arizona and California. He and Beth spent the last 18 years building a successful bar business in Phoenix, Arizona.
 
     His love for his wife, family, friends and travel was evident everyday. The love for his grandsons could never be denied as his face beamed with pride when they were near him.
 
    Bob was preceded in death by his mother Shirley. He is survived by his father, Bob Johnson, wife Beth of 34 years, daughter Courtney, son-in-law Kevin, two grandsons Kole and Brady, and countless friends and family members.

   "Nothing is worth more than this day." In lieu of flowers, any memorials may be directed to: the 100 Club of Arizona, 5033 N. 19th Avenue, Ste 123, Phoenix, AZ 85015.
 

Here is the website for Bob's Obituary and Memoral Service

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Bobbie-Johnson&lc=4041&pid=173648730&mid=6254324

     Beth & family, I can not begin to express how very sorry I am for your loss!  We were great MHS High School friends.  We had many good adventures in his old grey Plymouth!  Bob was a very "cool 50's guy" good looking, great dancer with a winning smile!  I know he cherished his wife, daughter and grand kids!  I don't have to tell any of you how SPECIAL he was!  My sincere sympathy to you all.

    Carlton Kothenbeutel MHS '61

    PS Bob always called me Beetle



 
go to bottom 
  Post Comment

01/01/15 11:19 PM #1    

Vicki Edens (St. Mary's '61) (Weaver)

So sorry for your loss...I have to agree with everything Beetle said...We St. Mary's girls used to think he was the "coolest" guy around. Just wanted you to know Marshalltown hasn't forgotten what a great guy Bobbie was. 

Sending prayers & light to you all...Vicki Edens Weaver 

St. Mary's class of 1961.


01/02/15 12:22 PM #2    

Susan Wedgwood (Gooding)

Bob had such a presence. I know all the girls were wishing they could be "his girl." I lost track of him but didn't forget him. He had a great smile. I will pray to God that He will lift up all of you and comfort you in His loving arms.

01/02/15 07:54 PM #3    

Ed Schultz

To Beth and Family, My mother, Polly Wall Schultz, and Bob's mother, Shirley (Belle) Matney Johnson, were cousins. As children, Bob and I played together; as pre-teens and teens, we liked to surprise people with our "cousin act."  Bobbie Bean was always the coolest guy on the outside and the realest guy on the inside. Ed Schultz


01/03/15 02:45 PM #4    

Jacki Lansinger (Bolar)

I was so sorry to hear about the loss of Bob.  My memories of Bob go way back to 6th grade at Abbott Elem.  I got my first kiss from him at the tender age of 11.  All the girls a had a huge crush on him and the boys all wish they could be as cool as he was.  My sincere thoughts to the family as I'm sure he will truly be missed....Jacki lansinger Bolar

 


01/06/15 03:09 PM #5    

Karen Glans (Davis)

My sincere sympathy to Bob's family.  He was a nice guy and certainly should not be gone. 


01/10/15 12:27 PM #6    

Chuck Drew

I agree with every one of these things about Bob he was a neat fellow and my deepest sympathies for his family


01/11/15 12:59 PM #7    

Arch Allison

Bob Was a great guy! We ran into each other after we were out of school, he was always fun. The family has my deepest sympathies, this is a terrible loss!


go to top 
  Post Comment

 




UA-78252007-1