Jay Johnson was born in Wolf Point, MT on July 20, 1953 to Johnnie and Dorothy Johnson. He was tragically taken from us in an ATV accident on November 13, 2016 at the age of 63.
He grew up in Wolf Point on the family farm. Jay graduated from Wolf Point High School in 1972. He worked at the Glasgow Air Force Base for a short time and then returned to the family farm to help out.
Jay loved riding that 4 wheeler everywhere he went. He loved darts, camping, fishing, gardening, fencing and playing pranks on everyone around him.
He is survived by his daughter Shanna Johnson (Jason) of Fort Peck and their three children; son John Johnson (Mandi) of Broadus and their five children; daughter Cari Johnson (Dewey) of Wolf Point and their three children; sister Donna Loberg (Claude) of Wolf Point; sister Eilleen Wilcoxon (Les) of Salame, AZ and many nieces and nephews.
Jay is preceded in death by his parents Dorothy and Johnnie Johnson; brother Leonard Johnson; niece Bobbi Jo Loberg and nephew James Wilcoxon.
Service Schedule
Visitation
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Thursday November 17, 2016
Clayton Stevenson Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Friday November 18, 2016
Clayton Stevenson Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Service Schedule
Visitation
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Thursday November 17, 2016
Clayton Stevenson Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Friday November 18, 2016
Clayton Stevenson Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Janet Escarcega says
Loving prayers and condolences for Jay’s family. He will always be in our hearts for his generous, kind and loving heart. Me and my family will miss him dearly.
Shari Daniels and family says
Jay, going to miss our joking n teasing of each other. My sincere condolences to ur family. Rest easy cowboy!
Rocky and Nyla Braaten says
So sorry for the loss of Jay. He was a nice guy ,prays for the famity and friends.
Connie Bob Loucks Family says
Jay was a great friend to so many ! His funny stories will always be remembered, his laugh always heard! His hugs always felt! Love and miss you Jay, hugs to your family!
Steve and PK Bushman says
Condolences on you loss. Our prayers to the family.
MJ Solberg and family says
we are so sorry to hear about this… Prayers for the Family…
Teresa, Mark, Cadance Hougardy says
Prayers for peace and comfort for the families of Jay. It’s not easy losing your father. Treasure those memories with him and the Time you had. John and Mandi remember the good times when you were with him and I will remember meeting this quiet Man at your wedding. May God bring you the strength you will need to keep going. God bless you all. RIP Jay.
Anna Pedraza-Wetsit says
God Bless you Jaybird. Well always remember your big smile and true kindness.our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Sorry for your loss Donna and Claude Loberg.
mary Isle says
So sorry about your loss of Jay my prayers to the family
Keeta Clemens says
My sincere and heartfelt sympathy to all of Jay’s family. May your memories help you through this difficult time.
SHARON WEMMER says
So sorry for you loss. Jay was a one of kind guy. Will always remember his silliness. I hope that you find comfort in his memories.
Sharon Wemmer
Tana Counts and Kevin Gower says
Kevin and I are sending our deepest thoughts and prayers to all of Jays family he will be missed by so many .. we will miss him deeply
Harold Johnson says
I am sorry for your loss and will pray for your peace and comfort in Jesus’ name.
Alice & Merlin Christensen says
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Jay will be missed by many. He will live on through your memories.RIP Jay gone but never forgotten
Debra Vine says
So sorry for your loss. We will miss our friend and neighbor.RIP friend.
Sue (Watterson) Johnson says
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal”
(seen on a headstone in Ireland)
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jay’s family and his multitude of friends. He will be greatly missed by so many of us. May your precious memories and your faith sustain you in the days ahead.
Troy & Katie Halverson says
Heartfelt prayers and condolences to Jay’s family. We will miss seeing him at darts. May he rest in peace.
Tina Littlefield says
So Sorry for your loss I miss his yep yep yep! We had so much fun!
Lori pickthorn says
Jay was my super man he save me from a house fire.,..Jay was loving caring an fun …my heart goes out to his family ….he will b missed greatly…Go Rest high on that mountain my friend.
Corey E. Reum says
I am so sorry for your loss. Jay was super funny and loved to joke and tease. We enjoyed having lunch at Harry’s and Jay as our cook. It was a lot of laughs that will be missed. Shanna, John and Carrie; May God ease your pain.
Mary Dillon says
I am so sad to hear about Jay’s passing. I am sending my sincere sympathy. Your
Family will be in my prayers. Jay always treated us so good. I’m so sorry.
Mary Dillon
Carroll & Darla Ferestad says
Eileen and family. So sorry to read about your loss. Prayers are with you and family
Joe Leggett says
Sad news, Jay always had a smile. Great Guy. He will be missed.
Carrie Sue, Brock, and girls says
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of Jay. Jay had a unique sense of humor and always had a smile on his face. He will be missed by many.
Linda and Steve Nygaard says
So sorry for your loss. We will miss him.
Cindy stensland says
Words cannot express how sad I am to have heard of Jays passing. He was so quiet and kind.
Praying that your family will find comfort in the many memories you have of him.
God bless and keep you all in the comfort of his love.
Cindy Stensland
Becky Christianson says
Shanna, John and Carrie – so sorry to hear of your dad’s death….we remember him as a great guy that always had a smile on his face. May wonderful memories, and the support of family and friends comfort you during this very sad time in your lives. God bless each of you ….. becky Christianson from those long ago Frontier School days