"I am so sorry for your loss. "Don't cry because it over. Smile because it happened" seems so fitting for knowing and being part of Carl Johnston's extended family. I will miss his laugh, his political sparing and the Republican party will miss his vote,We always talked about going golfing and I will miss talking about that too,I will miss his love for the Cardinals, the volume on the television, and all the funny things he said. He was such a simple complex person, showing his fondness and love just when you least expected it. There will be only one Carl Johnston and while I know none of us are getting out of here alive, he certainly gave it the best try of anyone I've ever known. Please know you are in my prayers and no matter how old we are it's never easy when it's a parent. I'm here for you and you will all be in my prayers. On another note, just as Charlene waited till she knew everyone was home before she passed, Carl seemed to have waited till he knew everyone was "settled" into their places also. They loved their family didn't they? ."
In loving memory of
Carl M. Johnston
May 31, 2013
Carl M. Johnston, age 96, of 2325 Spruce, Quincy, died Friday, May 31, 2013, at 9:07 am in Good Samaritan Home.
Carl was born August 23, 1916 in Palmyra, Missouri, the son of Joseph and Ursula Shear Johnson He married Charlene Reeder on November 1, 1946 in Hannibal, MO. She preceded him in death on January 25, 2000.
Carl served in the Navy during WWII. He was General Foreman at Gardner-Denver where he retired after 40 years. He was a member of St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church, the Gardner-Denver Quarter Century Club, Quincy Management Club, American Legion Post #37. Carl loved to golf and bowl, and he was an avid hunter, gardener, and St Louis Cardinal fan.
Survivors include two children, Carla J. Gosney and Craig J. Johnston both of Quincy, 7 grandchildren, Christopher (Elizabeth) Gosney of St. Louis, MO, Nicholas (Candace) Gosney of Columbus, OH, Jacob Johnston of Quincy, Zachary Johnston of St. Joseph, MO, Caleb Johnston of Jacksonville, FL, Jennifer (Jason) Massey of Paducah, KY, and Jessica (Brett) Fohey of Hannibal, MO, 4 great grandchildren, Sean McCune, Gunner & Addison Massey, Tristan Fohey, a brother, Lawrence "L.J." Johnson of Palmyra, MO, and several nieces & nephews.
In addition to his wife, Carl was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Clinton Johnston, two brothers, Aaron and Raymond Johnson, a sister, Agnes White and a sister in infancy.
Services: 10:00 am Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church, with Rev. Don Blaeser, O.F.M. officiating.
Burial: Grand View Burial Park, Hannibal, Missouri
Visitation: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Monday June 3, 2013 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home with a Wake Service at 4 pm.
Memorials: Blessing Foundation for Hospice or Charity of Donor's Choice
www.hansenspear.com
Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
Tributes
"Carla and Family, Please accept our sincere sympathy on the loss of your Dad."
"Carla and Craig, Heavens ball team has a new player. May your sadness become joy by knowing that he is where he wants to be now."
"Carla and family...please accept my heartfelt sympathy at the loss of your Father. Remembering all the good times we had with your Mom & Dad on 8th & Jackson many years ago. You are in my thoughts & prayers."
"so sorry for your loss, you are all in prayers.."
"Carla, Craig and family, So sorry to hear of Carl's passing. I was just thinking about him and your Mom the other day. My thoughts and prayers are with your family."
"He will be sadly missed. We are sorry for your loss. Anything we can do, just let us know."
"Carla and Craig and family, I am so sorry to hear of Carl's passing. Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers."
"We are very sorry to hear of your family's loss. Please accept our deepest condolences in this sad time. (Rev. 21:4)"