Donald Van Horn Johnson
I worked with Don for several years at Midwest Foods. We also car pooled to work. Every night when I picked him up it would be right in the middle of Wheel O Fortune. We solved many puzzels on the way to work. We nick named him zook, and I can't remember why now, but we sure had fun everynight at work. I will miss my friend
Gary Reid
Marion
IA
Dear Vivian, Amy, Mark, and families, I am so saddened to hear of Don's death. Many fond memories came flooding back as I read his obituary. Actually, it's strange calling him Don. He will always be "Dorothy" to me. From the moment we moved to Arizona Ave., he called Mary Anne and me, Chip Sam and Hugo Pete. Would you believe whenever I smell a pipe I think of him? He was always welcoming, whether we were playing in the playhouse or playing kickball in your back yard. You are all in my prayers. Sincerely, Julie (Hugo Pete)
Julie (Whorton) Spaight
Bettendorf
IA
Dear Vivian:I am sorry to learn about Don. Please accept my sincere sympathy. I moved to Virginia(near Wally) in July.I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. As ever,Suzanne
Suzanne Snyder
Front Royal
VA
I have many fond memories of Don, having been Arizona Ave, neighbors for 35 years. When the kids were little he always made sure we had Shrine Circus tickets and many times he walked up the street with a fresh catch of trout for diiner. Once when I was out of town during a particularly heavy snow he blew the driveway open. Don and Vivian passed the house daiky and always stopped for a quick chat. Don will be missed, but memories of a good friend and neighbor will live on. Jerry Passer
Jerry Passer
Ceda Rapids
IA
Sending my sincere condolences. I remember "Mr Johnson"...Mark's father...such a kind and good man. Mark's teacher...Suzy Houser (Hoover School, fifth grade)
Suzanne Rawson Houser
Palm Desert
CA
Mark and family, We are sorry to hear about Don and we will be out of town for the weekend. I remember Don with the ever-present, sly smile when he approached you. It was an indication of how receptive he was to people and it was always refreshing. You will miss him much, but will have the memory of his humor, care and his gentle spirit. He is smiling yet.
Mike and Karen Dulaney
Cedar Rapids
IA
Dear Vivian,Amy and Mark, We are so sorry to learn about Don's passing and are thinking about all of you and the years past at JFK high school. We enjoyed all of you so much and missed seeing him at his security guard crossing position. Our best wishes at this challenging time. Shirley and Bruce Alexander
Shirley Alexander
CR
IA
Vi, Mark, and Amy, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss of Don. He was a wonderful man to know and to hear of the things he did, his love for music and family, truly will be missed. He is with our Heavenly Father and is still with us in our hearts and the memories we each hold dear. You're in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Lean on each other and Heavenly Father and you will make it through. Love ya-Jackie H
Jackie Heppe
Marion
IA
Your dad was great! Growing up you were like my second family. You took me camping and we played Rummy Royal and used real pennies. Your dad was always smiling and I knew when he was there 'cause he made the Indian war cry. He was a great guy and will be missed but the memories will be here forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Jan and Walt (The Red Headed Indian)
Jan (Weik) Drahozal
Solon
IA
DEAR VI, I WAS SO SORRY TO READ THAT DON HAD PASSED AWAY. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MARGARET GLASS
MARGARET GLASS
CEDAR RAPIDS
IA
My three daughters still to this day remember Mr. Johnson who was the best crossing guard that ever lived as far as they were concerned. He was always cheerful, always looked out for all of the kids and I enjoyed talking with him every day when I walked up to Wright to pick up my girls. They were very sad the day he told them he wouldn't be greeting them on the corner anymore. He was a wonderful man who made the world a bit brighter. Bless you all!
Terri Mohler
Marion
IA
I use to live on the NE side of town and now in Marion I remember don for his wonderful smile and greatful help in crossing the kids across the street and me who is in a wheelchair, he always stopped traffice so I could get by. God bless you all in such a wonderful man
Bev
Marion
IA
To Don's Family -- you don't know me and I really don't know you but I knew Don's smile from Wright School where I was the library media specialist for some of the years Don shared his time with the many children who came to regard his presence as a special part of their day. I know he made a difference in giving each child a cheery moment as they crossed the street in safety. I did not know of his other endeavors as he was a humble man who always put the focus on the person he was greeting. May God rest his soul and those whose life he touched comtinue to smile through the rest of their days. I'm glad I knew him. Sharron McElmeel
Sharron McElmeel
Cedar Rapids
IA
Mark, There are no perfect words to say to comfort you, but we want you to know how sorry we are to hear of your father's death. Our warmest thoughts are with you!
Dean/BevMiller
Iowa City
IA
Mark, We are sorry to hear of your loss. Sorry we can not be there, but we are on our way out of town. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Denny and Petra Block
Denny & Petra Block
Iowa City
IA
Leonard and Dorene Dahms
Cedar Rapids
IA
Vivian & family, We send our most sincere sympathy to you at this time. We remember Don's beautiful voice when he sang at the Paramount Theater on Palm Sunday. Also, we remember his friendly wave when we drove past him when he was the crossing guard at Wright School.
Leonard and Dorene Dahms
Cedar Rapids
IA
VI: So sorry to read about Don's passing. I will always remember his friendly smile when he used to stop by at the hospital. He will be missed by everyone. Keeping you in our prayers. Pat and Richard Stickney