Lawrence A. Johnson's Obituary
Lawrence A. Johnson, age 88, passed away Friday morning, August 5, 2016. He was born April 13, 1928 in Muskegon to Carl and Irene (Brueck) Johnson. Larry graduated from Passadena College in California and was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean War. He worked for many years as a graphic artist for Dana Printing, Pippel Paterson Printing in Grand Haven, Zondervan Bibles and Books, and AM PM Advertising, and after retiring (for fun) worked for Craig’s Hardware. Larry had also owned and operated Lawrence Art Studio in Lakeside for 15 years. While painting has always been his true interest, he has also been involved in the performing arts as a speaker and music soloist, and as a successful set designer for both movie and TV productions. Larry was also an avid golfer and enjoyed having breakfast on Friday’s with the Muskegon Heights graduating class of 1946 Alumni Breakfast Group. He was a member of Forest Park Covenant Church where he had enjoyed singing in the choir and was a big supporting member of Youth for Christ. SURVIVORS include 3 children: Brian (Deborah) Johnson of North Carolina, Nadine (Bradley) VanPatten, Renee Johnson both of Twin Lake; 8 grandchildren: Eric (Karla) Johnson, Crystal (Casey) Schroader, Ariana Johnson, Adrianne (Brandon) Schmitt, Stephanie (Christopher) Watts, Bruce (Sara) All, Daane All, Easten Johnson; 7 great-grandchildren: Corbin, Maria, Taylor, Kristin, Piper, Collin, Olivia; former spouse, Grace Johnson; dear loved ones: Jan Paulson and her son, Tom; and Kelly and Dan Harris and family. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Kenneth Johnson; and sister, Betty Pelkey. A CELEBRATION OF LARRY’S LIFE will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at Forest Park Covenant Church with Pastor Larry Bush officiating. Memorials to the Wounded Warrior Project will be appreciated. Share memories with the family at their On-line Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com Arrangements by The Sytsema Chapel, 737 Apple Ave., (231) 726-5210
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