Mr. Bud C Johnson

Mr. Bud C. Johnson was born at his farm home in Morton Township, Boyd County, NE on November 27, 1922 to Albert B. and Ethel H. Johnson. He passed away April 2, 2016. He was 93 years old. He is survived by his wife Vera of 70 years and his daughter Judith K. Johnson of Lincoln, NE and his son Roger L. Johnson of Garland, TX. He is also survived by his daughter-in-law Denise K. Johnson and his grandchildren Austin and Alicia Johnson both of Garland, TX. In addition he leaves behind a host of fondly remembered nieces, nephews, extended family and a multitude of friends. Bud was the youngest of five children, which included his sisters Ellen, Florence, Ina, and brother Bert. When Bud came of school age he attended District 27 which was located a mile west of his home. He attended school through the 8th grade. He is preceded in death by his parents and all of his siblings. Bud farmed with his father until 1946. He rented the farm from his father Albert until he purchased the farm in 1952. Bud farmed continuously through 1984. Bud and Vera moved to Lincoln in the fall of 1984 having a farm sale in February 1985. Bud then worked part time for Campbell’s nursery and Hy-Vee foods. Bud was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was part-owner in High Rock Lake Lodge in Canada for a number of years. In addition he was an avid participant in other shooting sports such as Trap shooting. He was a charter member of the Spencer Gun Club in Spencer, NE. Bud suffered a shooting accident in 2005 at the Lincoln Gun Club which tested the extent of his physical strength, perseverance, and fortitude in his recovery process. He recovered sufficiently enough to return to the shooting sports and golf. Bud had taken up golf before the move to Lincoln. Bud formed many close friendships on the golf course. He golfed from 1985 – 2014 as much as four times a week, walking the course most of the time. He reduced his golfing to twice week in 2015. In addition to his other hobbies Bud began building scale model replicas of antique tractors, farm implements and cars. The first of which was the very first tractor the family owned: A 1937 Case CC. Most were made for his own collection but others were made by request for family and friends. Bud came into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ in 1973. From that point on he took his spiritual life very seriously. Beginning with Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spencer, NE, the Rosedale Covenant Church, Grace Community Church, and finally Elevate Church in Lincoln, Bud was actively involved personally, socially and spiritually in the life of those congregations. Bud and Vera celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on February 28 of this year. Bud became ill on March 2, 2016. He was hospitalized in the Nebraska Heart Institute and Saint Elizabeth’s hospital both in Lincoln. After discovering a malignant tumor on his left lung, Bud, with the agreement of his immediate family, decided to spend his remaining days in his home. After a brief stay under the care of hospice and an in-home health care professional, Robert, he passed into heaven on April 2, 2016. Bud was a man of integrity and a friend to everyone, he will be greatly missed. Bud’s charities included the Lincoln Humane society, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and People’s City Mission. Any contributions to those nonprofits or flowers would be greatly appreciated. Memorial services will be held at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home April 23, 2016 at 2:00 PM.