Van F. Johnson 1962 - 2022 Midland, Michigan

BORN
1962

DIED
2022

FUNERAL HOME
Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Home - Midland
1200 W. Wheeler St
Midland, MI

VAN JOHNSON OBITUARY
Van F. Johnson
Van F. Johnson, 59 of Rhodes, died April 22, 2022, at Woodland Hospice, surrounded by his family. He was born May 3, 1962, in Midland, son of the late Robert F. and Norma (Geiling) Jonson, Sr. Van was a graduate of Meridian High School and Northwood University and had been employed at Northwood for 40 years as Director of Mail Services. He enjoyed motorcycles, fly fishing, living life to its fullest, and often considered himself larger than life.
Van is survived by his wife Ann M. Johnson of Rhodes; son, Nicholas Johnson of Portland OR, daughter Tiffany (James) Johnson of Charlotte NC, and his step-son Brad Demski of Alma; by grandchildren, Kylee, Luke and Natalie Johnson, and Christopher Demski; brothers Leonard Johnson of Midland, Mark (Elizabeth) Johnson of Sanford, Matthew Johnson of Midland, Victor (Jennifer) Johnson of Kentucky, and sisters, Deborah (Joe) Rogers of Hale and Rebecca (Rick) Card of West Branch. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Robert F. Johnson, Jr.
Van's family wishes to thank the wonderful workers and staff of Northwood University and Woodland Hospice (especially Alex).
Memorial services for Van will take place 12 noon Wednesday, April 27, 2022, from the Ware Smith Woolever Funeral Chapel, 1200 West Wheeler Street. Casual attire is required, and motorcycles are welcomed. Family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until time of the service. Rather than flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Van's family.


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Published by Midland Daily News on Apr. 25, 2022.