Gerald “Jerry” Lloyd Johnson, 77, died suddenly Monday morning July 27, 2015 in his home in East Helena.
Jerry leaves his wife of 32 years, Judy (Lamoreux) Johnson; his children David and DeeDee Johnson, Lloyd Johnson, Lee and Nancy Johnson, Michael Johnson, Sue Johnson, and Joanne and Nathan Nelson; siblings Don and Lenore Johnson, Edward and LeVay Johnson, Kenny and Val Palmer, and Sharon and Jack White; grandchildren Mat and Sadie Johnson, Andy Johnson, Tiffany and Matt Thornton, Kyle Delaney, Nate Elgen, Kendra Elgen, Jennaya Johnson, Amanda and Russ Osborne, Jill and Matt Dove, Crystal and Justin Harrington, Chelsee Nelson, Kristin and Sean Grim, Austin Nelson, Andrew Nelson, and Nicholas Nelson; and great-grandchildren Clint and Heather Johnson, Blaine Thornton, Tymberlee, Micahlee and Caiden Harrington. Jerry is preceded in death by his father, Lloyd George Johnson, mother, Nola (Spencer, Johnson) Palmer, and brother-in-law, Jim Flint.
Born in Great Falls and raised in Augusta, Jerry raised his family in East Helena where he retired in 2000 after 44 years working with ASARCO. Jerry was a charter member of the East Helena Council of Knights of Columbus.
Please send memorials to Knights of Columbus Council #10576, PO Box 1577, East Helena, MT.
A Viewing will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. today, July 29, 2015 at Retz Funeral Home, 315 E. 6th Ave. A Vigil service is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2015 at SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, East Helena. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 31, 2015 at SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, East Helena, with burial to follow the Mass at St. Ann’s Cemetery, East Helena. A reception will follow the burial at SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Please visit below to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Jerry.
Service Schedule
Viewing
12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday July 29, 2015
Retz Funeral Home
315 E. 6th Ave.
Helena, Montana 59601
Vigil
7:00 p.m.
Thursday July 30, 2015
SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church
120 W. Riggs
East Helena, Montana 59635
Funeral Mass
11:00 a.m.
Friday July 31, 2015
SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church
120 W. Riggs
East Helena, Montana 59635
Rite of Committal
After the Mass
Friday July 31, 2015
St. Ann's Cemetery
East Helena, Montana 59635
Reception
After the Burial
Friday July 31, 2015
SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church
120 W. Riggs
East Helena, Montana 59635
Service Schedule
Viewing
12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday July 29, 2015
Retz Funeral Home
315 E. 6th Ave.
Helena, Montana 59601
Vigil
7:00 p.m.
Thursday July 30, 2015
SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church
120 W. Riggs
East Helena, Montana 59635
Funeral Mass
11:00 a.m.
Friday July 31, 2015
SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church
120 W. Riggs
East Helena, Montana 59635
Rite of Committal
After the Mass
Friday July 31, 2015
St. Ann's Cemetery
East Helena, Montana 59635
Reception
After the Burial
Friday July 31, 2015
SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church
120 W. Riggs
East Helena, Montana 59635
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Orvill S. and Chelsea Paller says
Dear Judy, Sharon, Ed, Don and Johnson Family – Please accept our sincerest, heartfelt condolences at this very difficult time. It has been such a pleasure for our family – and for me in particular – to become acquainted with all of you while writing the history of the Johnson-Hilton family. Jerry had a wonderful sense of humor and will be missed by all. What a wonderful blessing to know that God has a plan for each of us and has provided a means for our us to see our loved ones again someday. Families are forever! What a legacy of family Jerry has left for all of us. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. With love and sympathy. Orvill S. and Chelsea Paller, Orem, Utah
Lillian Tovey says
Daddy Jerry will be missed. He filled the lives of his family with love and joy. I will never forget all the wonderful things he did for me and my children. He was always there for me as a father is meant to be. Judy dad loved you with all his heart and he will be with you always.
Rebekka Dodge says
I will always remember Jerry as a kind and gentle man. My condolences to his family.
Richard Van Nice says
Hugs to the Johnson family. I will miss his trips into my bookshop for his enjoyment reading. He always had a smile on his face and laughed at my attempts to be funny. He is and will
be missed.
Peace, Van.
Amy Herrington says
Judy,
We are so sorry for the loss of your husband. May God be with you always.
Sincerely.
Amy and Karen H.
Evelyn Knowles says
Jerry was a very good friend and willing to help when you needed it,he’ll be greatly missed.Jerry worked with my Dad and Fred Stanley at the smelter and was a good friend of theirs.Also my Daughters neighbor. He always greeted you with a big smile. I also was happy to work with Jerry at Spring Meadow along side his wife Judy and son Mike.Very thoughtful family. We’ll all miss you Jerry.God bless and Prayers are with you and your family. Evie,Fred,Denise, and Erin
Sherrie bertrand says
Sorry for your loss Jerry was a very nice man I’m glad I got to meet him .My prayers are with you and your family