Mark Alan Johnson, 50, passed from this life on September 23, 2012. He and his wife Teresa were returning from a motorcycle trip to Glacier National Park when tragedy took his life. He left this world doing what he loved doing with the person he loved the most.
Mark was born on November 4, 1961 in Portland, Oregon. Being from an Air Force family, he lived from coast to coast during his childhood. He graduated from Mountain Home High School in Idaho in 1980. In 2003, he moved to Helena and fell in love with Montana. He graduated from Carroll College with a Civil Engineering degree in 2007 and took a job with the City of Helena in the Engineering Department.
On June 5, 2010, he married his best friend and true love, Teresa Haney. Mark’s other great love was for his son Cameron. He was so very proud of Cameron and loved him so, so much. He also lit up the life of his three grandchildren, Tracy, Tessa and Tyson. He loved each of these children as though they were his own.
In 1980, Mark served the Native American community as a full time missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Holbrook, Arizona. He loved serving these children of God in their humble surroundings. He has been an active member of the LDS church here in Helena.
Mark is survived by his wife Teresa, son Cameron, mother Lynda, father Barry, brother Philip (Tami), and three sisters Mary Jane Jaeckel (Eric), Norma Solem, and Darci Garwood. He is also survived by nine nieces and nephews.
Viewing will begin at noon with a funeral service to follow at 1:00 p.m., Friday, September 28 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1260 Otter Rd., Helena. Dedication of grave will follow at Forestvale Cemetery. Please visit: www.retzfuneralhome.com to offer a condolence or share memories of Mark.
Service Schedule
Viewing
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Friday September 28, 2012
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
1260 Otter Road
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Friday September 28, 2012
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
1260 Otter Road
Helena, Montana 59602
Interment
Friday September 28, 2012
Forestvale Cemetery
490 Forestvale Road
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Viewing
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Friday September 28, 2012
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
1260 Otter Road
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Friday September 28, 2012
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
1260 Otter Road
Helena, Montana 59602
Interment
Friday September 28, 2012
Forestvale Cemetery
490 Forestvale Road
Helena, Montana 59602
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Wanda Cawley says
The smile in the photo says it all. He always welcomed you with that smile and a hug. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed.
Teresa, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please know I am here for you.
Tiffany Bevell says
I am so sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. My heart breaks for all of you, and the sadness you are all going through. May you have the strength of Heavenly Father’s loving arms around you, and be comforted with his love and peace. I hope you will be blessed to remember the best times with him, and that those joys and sweet memories will be brought to mind more readily all during this time of grief and great loss. My prayers are with you.
Cameron Johnson says
I love you Dad! I Miss you!
Dennis Spencer says
I met Mark through school activities at Montana City School. He was always a pleasure to visit with and what stood out the most was how involved he was with his son Cameron and how proud he was of his boy. Mark will be greatly missed. My thoughts go out to his family during this difficult time.
Philip Johnson says
Thank you so much for all the care you gave to me as a brother. My love for you grew the past several years as you let me share in some of the trials that you were faced with. You always had your door open for me and welcomed me in while I worked here in Helena. I love you brother and will always remember you for that kindness. Although Helena will never be the same, my memories will serve me well until we meet again… Love Philip
Bernadette Lahr says
I was shocked and saddened to learn of Mark’s death – he was one of the eternal optimists in my life and I always loved his smile, his ability to shake off disappointment and move on. I know how much Theresa meant to him and how happy he was to have found her to share his life and love. Mark made my time at the City of Helena a better place to work and I will always be grateful that I was able to be one of his “city” friends. Please accept my sympathy and prayers. Bernadette
Rob Hoffman says
My condolences to all of his family in this difficult time.
Reva says
Teresa I am devestated for you and Marks family. We all loved Mark. His smile lit up a room. I will miss him with you.
Love you, Reva
Sarah Damm says
I am so sorry about your loss. What a fantastic guy!!
Cori Trudeau says
Cameron, we are so sorry for your loss. We all miss you at school. Please know that I think about you and your family everyday and I keep you in my prayers.
Take Care, Mrs. Trudeau
Bruce Desonia says
Theresa and Mark’s family, I was saddened to learn of Mark’s passing. He was a gentle giant. May your happy memories of Mark heal your hearts.
Barb Knippel says
Teresa, Stacie, Tracy, Tessa, Tyson and all of Mark’s family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Wish I could be there with you.
Corky & Brenda Roberts says
We are so very sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. Teresa, you and yours are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find peace. RIP Mark.
Marti Holland says
Teresa, I was so very sorry to hear this news about Mark. There are no words to express my sorrow at your loss, but please know that my heart and my prayers are with you during this difficult time. God bless you and your family.
Cindi George says
Teresa and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Tim & Elaine Myles says
Our deepest sympathy, thoughts, and prayers are with all of you. Mark will be missed. Cameron-your dad is so proud of you. He talked about you all the time with a big smile on his face. God Bless his whole family.
The Scribners says
Cameron, We consider you a member of our family and our hearts are aching for you. Your Dad is a special person, but what makes him the most special is that he got you for a son. We are so so sorry about the loss of your father and we will keep you, your mom, your sister and your extended family in our prayers. Love you, Buddy!
Dawn Ferguson says
MY Deeepest condolences to Marks Family!!!!! This truely is a loss to his family, Friends and everyone that knew him!! His smile was one of a kind and lit up everywhere he went!! He will be missed.
Tonna Strasko says
I am so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with all of you. Mark was in several of my computer classes. What a fun student – learning – asking questions – smiling. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Janet Mullenix says
Theresa…Bob & I are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and Mark’s family during this extremely sad, sad time. May God comfort you with His comfort.