Garlan Duane Johnson
1924 - 2020
Garlan Duane Johnson, 96, of Newton,
KS, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Hospice House,
Hutchinson, KS. He was born at home in Mt. Hope, KS on August 7, 1924
to Scott and Dollie Johnson. He was a member of Meridian Baptist
Church and Grace Community Church, Newton, KS. He was also a member
of V.F.W., American Legion, Foresters International, Fraternal Order
of Eagles, and N.R.A. He enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening. He
also enjoyed eating spicy food, the spicier the better.
Survivors include: daughter, Glenace
(Lloyd) Humphrey, Hutchinson, sons, Don (Nancy) Johnson, Hutchinson
and Robert (Leann Bishop) Johnson, Lyons, KS: nine grandchildren, 18
great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by: his
parents, his brothers, Paul and Irwin, his daughter Eyvonne
Sarwacinski, his daughter-in-law, Terri Sue Johnson and his grandson,
Michael Sarwacinski and granddaughter, Helen Sarwacinski.
Garlan was a WWII Veteran, serving time
in the South Pacific arena. He was a Technician 4th Grade and awarded
the WWII Victory Medal and M1 Rifle Sharpshooter Medal.
His adventures and work took him and
his family to many states. His work included: farming, logging,
factory work, airplane salvage, city bus driver, ice delivery and
long haul truck driver.
Garlan will be missed by his many
friends and family members.
Services will be held: Saturday,
November 7, 2020 at 10am at Petersen Funeral Home, Newton, KS.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be
made to Newton Meals on Wheels or Reno County Veterans Memorial in
care of Petersen Funeral Home, 215 N. Main, Newton, KS.
