Jeremiah Johnson
February 15, 2013
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Jeremiah Eldon Johnson, an army veteran of three deployments, passed from this earthly life due to an auto accident February 15, 2013, and in to the arms of his Lord and Savior.
Jeremiah attended North High School and graduated in Kentucky. Jeremiah proudly served his country in the United States Army in three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Following the tours he received an honorable discharge. The love of his life came with the birth of his son, J.J., and this blessing changed his life forever. Jeremiah had a heart of gold and was the family "protector," be that of his son, his sisters, or his family. He was always helpful, courageous, brave, and very family-oriented. He was always striving to better himself, and loved taking things apart only to put them back together again. He liked to see how things worked and how they fit together. He loved working with his hands, which made him a good mechanic in the Army. Most of all Jeremiah will be remembered for his love of family and his love for life. He will be greatly missed.
Surviving Jeremiah are his son, Johnnathan “J.J.” Eldon Johnson; father, Duayne “D.J.” Eldon Johnson; twin sisters, Amy and Melissa Johnson; grandmother, Shirley Erickson; step-father, Michael Sarppo; grandfather, Ray Grabill; other loving relatives; and many special friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Vicky (Bentley) Sarppo; grandmother, Irene Grabill; grandfathers, Kenneth Bentley and Frank Erickson; uncles, Steve Johnson and Dale Hayes; and aunt, Brenda Mitchell.
Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 9, 2013, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. At a later date, a motorcycle procession will transport Jeremiah to his final resting place at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery, where military honors will be rendered.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family to assist with funeral expenses, and sent to the Family of Jeremiah Johnson, c/o Hamilton's Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50315.
D.J Johnson and Erickson family service for Jeremiah E. Johnson
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Candace
09/05/2013
I did not know Jeremiah and fate brought his experiences into my life. My condolences to the family and I hope that J.J. remembers his father with love...always. If the family could contact me, I have a story and a medal I would like to return. candace_melon@yahoo.com
Jodee
03/11/2013
Jeremiah was a friend of mine in middle school, and was also friends with my husband. We lost touch after he moved to KY but I remember him smiling & joking a lot and always drawing comic book characters.
My thoughts and prayers have been with his family and friends throughout everything, and I hope for the best for his son, who he obviously loved so much.
Karen
03/01/2013
I, like others, did not know Jeremiah but this story touched me beyond words. I appreciate the sacrifice he made for our country and am sorry that it affected him the way that it did. I do believe that he loved his son and that his welfare was first and foremost in his mind. I could see in the pictures of him and his son that he adored the boy. Even good people can make bad choices and I am sorry that his choice that night ended like it did. May god give you all strength to get thru this and I pray that you will be able to have a relationship with the little boy.
Sioux Chiodo-Newberg
03/01/2013
Jeremiah's story just breaks my heart! Even though we'd never met, I feel like I know him! I suffer from P.T.S.D., from a very rough child hood. My son Jeff, had his first child in 1993 and it has been an never ending battle with her mother for Jeff to be a part of her life! Even though we could prove beyond a doubt she was not a fit mother, she always won! There was a day when Jeff came to me and told me if he couldn't see his baby he didn't want to live! This battle has gone on for 20 years! The courts are just blind to the fact that a Father may make a better parent and they do nothing to honor their right to their child! This is so sad that it had to end like this, such a tragedy!!! Needless & Selfish!! We do understand, and our hearts just ache for all of you! In the end it is JJ that will pay for societies ignorance!! We are so sorry for your loss, what a handsome young man he was! We pray that God will see you through this, we will always pray for JJ! Peace be with you!! Very Sincerely!!
Carol
02/28/2013
I too did not know Mr. Johnson but I wanted to send my condolences along to his family. Jeremiah's story breaks my heart and I hope people learn not to judge others before the whole story is known. Mr. Johnson sounds like a wonderful person and that he loved his son very much. Please rest in peace Mr. Johnson. You, and your mother, are going to be a very special angels that are looking out for your son.
Shanen Stone(Austin)
02/26/2013
I will always remember Jeremiah's artistic abilities, the greatest big brother ever, and the handsome boy next door who laid in the grass with me watching clouds and dreaming of our futures. My heart aches for all of you in this horrible tragedy. Amy and Melissa, I miss you both and am always here if you ever need to talk to someone.
Connie
02/21/2013
Jeremiah was a good person,
with a good heart. He will
be missed, by all that knew
him and loved him as a friend.
Michael
02/20/2013
I did not know Mr. Johnson, however, I completely understand and appreciate the pain he experienced in trying to have a consistent and loving relationship with his child. He's not the only one in the world who feels wronged and I hope his soul has found peace after this terrible outcome.
Vickey Scavo/Durham
02/20/2013
So sorry for the loss of your loved one, and may God Bless your family, give you strength and courage in this time of sorrow and healing! May he wrap his arms around you in the days to come and grant you peace.
Lisa Cunningham
02/19/2013
I don't knw whr 2 begin it is so heartbreak n 2 knw he's gone n how he passed away I'm so srry 4 his fmly most of all his sister's my heart goes out 2 amy n melissa could 1 of u girls txt me plz 515 988-5177
Lynn
02/17/2013
I also worked with Jeremiah at IDS. He had a huge smile and a great laugh. He loved his family and his country. May God give you peace during this tragic time in your life. My sincere condolences to your family. I can not imagine losing a son. May God bless you!
Tammy (Simmons) Howard
02/17/2013
Aunt Shirley and Cousin Duayne... My heart just aches for you and the significant loss all of you have suffered. Please know that you have all my prayers and my deepest condolences. What a terrible tragedy and loss to our family.
If there is anything I can do, please don't hesitate to contact me. (515) 745-6264.
All my love and all my prayers to all of you. May the Lord put his arms around you and carry you through what is surely the most difficult of times.
Love you,
Tammy, Lindze and Lexi
Connie Plate
02/17/2013
I worked with JJ @ Iowa Dental Supply, we became good friends.
He was a good person, with a
good heart. He would do anything for anybody at anytime,
and I know he was there for me
24/7. And he knew I was here for him too. I hate it we lost contact 4 years ago. He loved his family, son and country. He would never do anything to hurt anybody. Your in my thoughts
& prayers. God be with you today & always. And he will
always be Johnnathan guardian angel.
Linda Halbrook
02/16/2013
I am so sorry for your loss. regardless of what was going on in his life I DO KNOW HE LOVED his son. I only met him once but that time was proof for me. Remember he did what he thought he had to do and will always be watching over his son.