Donald Van Horn Johnson

Born in Decorah, Iowa on December 5, 1931
Departed on November 19, 2008. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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Donald V. Johnson, 76, of Cedar Rapids, died November 19, 2008 at Willow Gardens Care Center, Marion, following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM, Saturday, November 22, 2008 at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. Rev. Paul Wilcox will officiate. Military honors will performed by American Legion Hanford Post #5. Internment will be held at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, November 21, 2008 at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home, where a Masonic service will take place at 7:00 PM by Bruce Lodge # 665 A.F. & A.M.

Survivors include wife Vivian; his children Amy Pollitt and husband James of Belmond, and son Mark Johnson of Cedar Rapids; grandson Damon Haberkorn and wife Jamie of Cedar Rapids; as well as numerous cousins and close friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Richard W. Johnson, and daughter in law Janet Johnson.

Donald Van Horn Johnson was born December 5, 1931 in Decorah the son of Alfred and Dorothy (Van Horn) Johnson. He attended the University of Iowa, where he lettered in baseball. He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was united in marriage to Vivian Tippie on June 9, 1957 in Belle Plaine. With his family, he owned and operated the Terrace Room, Coffee Shop, and Lounge at the Cedar Rapids Airport. He was later employed for several years at Midwest Foods, and volunteered as crossing guard for Wright Elementary School. He was a member of Bruce Lodge # 665 A.F. & A.M., Cedar Rapids Consistory, El Kahir Shrine, the El Kahir Chanters club, and the Hawkeye Camping Club with his wife. He was also a longtime member of Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. He was an avid golfer and outdoorsman, particularly hunting and trout fishing. He loved music, and as a soloist, he touched many hearts with his talent. He was a lifelong fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes and Chicago Cubs. Above all, his greatest enjoyment was his time spent with his loving family and close friends. He will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Don’s name may be made to the Shriners Children’s Hospitals, or to Lovely Lane United Methodist Church.

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