Robert D. Johnson age 75, longtime Miles City businessman died early Saturday morning August 11, 2012 at the Friendship Villa Care Center.
Bob was born August 31, 1936 in Poplar Mt. the son of Donovan E. and Beth M. (Wallace) Johnson. He went to grade school and graduated from Poplar High School in 1954. He was one of three students who contracted rheumatic fever in his Jr. and Sr. year, and was allowed to challenge his classes in order to graduate on time. He started working at the local theater when he was 15. In 1956 Bob and Donna Anderson were united in marriage. Shortly after their marriage he was offered a position to manage the theater in Havre, MT. He and Donna moved there to pursue his career and start their family of 5 girls. He took an interest in the city by joining the Chamber. He was also a member of the JC’s and Elk’s.
Bob came to Miles City in 1975 to be the manager of two indoor theaters and the drive in theater. He met and married Jan Jaynes in 1977 and to this union they had one daughter. Bob renewed his interest in chamber activities and was president in 1984. He was also a member of the Country Club and the Elks.
Bob is survived by, his wife Jan, his mother; six daughters; Debra Wood of Sidney, Mt, Dawn Steveson, Danette (David) Olguin, Beth (Greg) Schneider, Susan Hall, all of Miles City and Charlyn (D.J.) Marsh of Billings, MT; two sisters, Sharon (Frank) Ojile of Minneapolis, MN and Betty (Roy) Solberg of Big Sandy, MT. He also leaves a legacy of 15 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. And, yes, there are some boys! Bob was preceded in death by his father in 1958.
Family will receive friends Tuesday, August 14, 2012 from 4-6 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the family lot of the Custer County Cemetery. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Wednesday August 15, 2012
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday August 14, 2012
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Wednesday August 15, 2012
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday August 14, 2012
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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arlene and dennis corbin says
dear Jan and girls…we are saddened beyond words to learn of Bobs death. We certainly enjoyed out visits with him at Friendship Villa. he was always upbeat and happy. We pray Gods comfort for you all. arlene and dennis
Charice Virag says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all who are grieving. May God be with you all. It’s hard to say the right thing at this time except we care. Terry & Charice Virag
Lanny Wagner says
I am saddened to hear about the loss of my old friend and theatre business associate. Bob was always a joy to be around and a pillar in the theatre history of Montana. Lanny Wagner
Wendy (Marsh) Knittel says
My dear Jan,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I know Bob will be greatly missed. Stay strong sweet lady. I know he is smiling down on everyone with the contagious smile he had!
John and Janie Bramhall says
Jan and Charlie, We are so sorry to hear of your news. Our prayers are with you and we to this day judge every movie theatre by the standards Bob set there in Miles City. We loved how he stood by the doors and wished everyone a good evening. God be with you and your familes. John and Janie Bramhall Santa Fe, NM 2002-Present
Stacy (Entzel) Hall says
Jan,
I was sorry to hear about the earthly loss of your loved one. Many prayers are with you during this time.
Stacy (Entzel) Hall ~ from Girl Scouts & KMart 🙂
Jill Ogle says
Dear Charlee,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss.
Know that I know what you are going through
and even though we haven’t seen one another or
spoken in many years, I am holding you and your family
in prayer…..and I am here if you ever need or want to talk.
Linda Winkley says
So sorry for your loss, Jan and family. Thinking of you!
DONNA WADDELL says
JAN,
SORRY TO HEAR OF BOB’S PASSING. MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT YOUR FRIENDS ARE PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
DONNA WADDELL
Jacki & Mike Blum says
Jan & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We so enjoyed our visits with you and Bob at the Villa,
Margaret will miss him across the hall! If we can do anything for you please let us know.
Thinking of you and yours
Jacki & Mike
Jack Hotaling says
I was deeply saddened to hear of Bob’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jack Hotaling
chuck & kathy miller says
Our dear friend will not be forgotten, thank God for memories. We pray that as the days go by God will give you peace in heart. It was so good to talk with you and we wish we could be there with you.
Love you,
Kurt and Sondi Cadlo says
Jan,
We are very saddened to hear of your loss. You and your family have our sincere condolences and will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Kay Carlson says
Charly and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kay and Bob
Dodie Paxson says
Jan,
All of us at Paxson’s are saddened to hear of your loss. Stay strong, hold your memories tight, and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dodie and the crew at Paxson’s
Steve and Jan VanFossen says
Jan and family,
We were so saddened to hear of Bob’s passing. Our memories of him will always be with us. Our hearts and sympathies poor out to you and your family. Bob was a good friend.
Frank Tooke says
Jan & Family
I am sorry to note Bob’s passing. He was a great guy and a true contributor to Miles City. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Frank
Leona and Larry Dann and Marceline Howard says
We were so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Know that our prayers are will all of you.
Susan Loumer Cadlo says
My deepest sympathy for your loss. I will hold Bob’s memory in my heart. He was a good and fair boss for the almost 30 years I worked for him. I will miss him as I missed him when he sold the theater. We had a lot of fun times working for Bob and in my mind I still see him standing in the lobby wearing a nice suit, ever the gentleman greeting the patrons. He was a dapper dresser and that was his trademark. I have nothing but respect for him. I learned a lot from him over the years, I will miss him very much. I pray that you will have peace with the memories and that you will find solace in each other as you go through this sad time Prayers sent , God Bless
MarlaWarford says
Jan and Family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Bob will be greatly missed.
You are in my thoughts and Prayers.
chrissy miller says
Jan,
Sorry to hear about your loss my thoughts and prayers go out to you and Charlie. Ill be thinking of you!
sandy hatcher says
Jan & Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss, thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Carol LaRose Schuetzle says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Big hugs and love to you all.
Bob will be greatly miss. But he’ll always be near in your hearts forever.
Carol and Warren Schuetzle
Ed Benasky says
I’m so sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. He was the best boss I ever had. I appreciated him giving me a chance to work for him at an early age. He taught me a lot, and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Ed
Janelle Loyning (Bramhall) says
So sorry for your loss. God bless you all.
Cheri Doherty Nelson says
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I worked for Bob at the theatre in Havre when I was a young girl. I really did enjoy this job–those were fun times working in the box office and also making popcorn, etc.
More importantly I babysat for the Johnson girls when they lived on 16th st. I lived across the alley and remember many times running fast in the dark to get home. I have always wondered about you girls. If you have a chance, I would sure enjoy hearing from you. We had lots of fun times together when you were little.
My heartfelt sympathy to you and your families.
Cheri
Connie Genger says
Jan,
My sympathies in your loss of Bob. I have many good memories of my visits with him and the support he always offered. Blessings to you and the children.
Connie Genger (formerly Clarke)