"You made me really like Economics Drew. You were an inspiring instructor and I am very sorry to see you departed this life too soon. You will be missed."
In loving memory of
Drew Elliott Johnson
December 10, 2011
Our gentle giant lost his battle with bi-polar disorder and schizophrenia, Drew Elliott took his life on Sat., Dec. 10, 2011 in Milwaukee. He was born on June 24, 1988 in Green Bay and graduated from Ashwaubenon High School in 2006. At the time of his death, Drew was pursuing his doctorate in economics, while also employed as a graduate teaching assistant in the Economics Dept. at UW-Milwaukee.
He was the treasure of his parents, Rick and Amy (Johnson) Johnson, and cherished brother to Jesse and Brandon Gerrits and Lindsey and Chase Johnson. He is further survived by his paternal grandma, Jeanne Johnson, many aunts and uncles, and the loves of his life, Molly Flynn, and Morris, his cat.
Drew was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Alfred and Edna (Flynn) Johnson; paternal grandfather, Harold Johnson; and uncles, Christopher and Jeffrey Johnson.
In the short time Drew was gifted to us, he taught us so much about love and compassion. His sense of humor and intelligence brightened many lives. Bluebird, you will live in our hearts forever.
Visitation will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011, at Lyndahl Funeral Home. Visitation will continue after 9:00 a.m. Friday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2771 Oakwood Avenue, Green Bay, where a Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. Paul Demuth officiating.
Tributes
"If love could have saved you, You?d still be here today. The love we hold for you, Will never change. As you lay in a still rest, God broke our hearts to prove he took the best. "
"If love could have saved you, You?d still be here today. The love we hold for you, Will never change. As you lay in a still rest, God broke our hearts to prove he took the best. "
"Drew, i remember how much i looked forward to seeing you when we'd come visit your family during the summer when we grew up. I remember one time our parents got mad at us because i was in the bottom of a sleeping bag and you were dragging me up the staires. I recall coming into your room and jumping on your bed, you always wanted more sleep. You were such a funny guy, and i love you to death. If i had known that last summer was the last time i'd ever see you, maybe i would have told you that. Rest in peace Drew, i'm so happy that your burdens have been lifted. Can't wait for you to open the gates for me one day."
"Chase and Family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. God Bless."
"So sorry for your loss. I did not know Drew but am the mother of a young adult with bi-polar and other issues and appreciate how the obituary was written. I am sure there is a place for him in heaven!"
"Amy, Rick, Molly and family, Gary and I ask for God's blessing to watch over your family. We hope you find courage & strength to move on during this very difficult time. We were honored as a family to know Drew as a friend, neighbor and an adopted son of Barb's ! Drew is unforgettable, may his memory live on. With Peace, Aunt Nancy and Gary Drew is unforgettable. May his memory live on. "
"Drew was one of a kind. I just wrote and deleted at least a dozen sentences trying to explain how I view Drew. None of them could possibly be enough; nothing I say can illicit experience. Nothing I say can be completely understood. I didn't know Drew as well as many, but I do know that he was one of the true characters of my life, and for at least that I cannot forget him. "
"I am going to miss telling people about how my brilliant older brother is doing. Drew had so much success ahead of him. He overcame so much, was so smart, and had the greatest sense of humor. He had the potential to become something great throughout his life. The greatest people are taken from us way too soon."
"God has a new angel. Heartfelt prayers and thoughts are with all of you. "