Name: Advantage Runyan-Stevenson
Address: Lakewood, CO

Jan, I have been looking for you. As you know we have so many memories of mike, you and I. I just heard of Mike's passing and your son Chris. Please contact me as I have provided my e-mail. I want so badly to hear from you. 

Jan, 

I am so sorry to learn of Mike's passing. Knowing he was your other half literally, my heart aches for you. I wish I could do something to help or give you a  hug. You and your family are in my prayers. Until We meet again, hugs Jan ❤️🙏

Shell

As his brother Bruce said after Mike went to be with our Lord, "You have been a big presence in so many lives and, for us on earth,  the world is smaller today without you."  Our hearts ache, yet we celebrate in knowing Mike is on an adventure at the moment with Jesus and his beloved son, Chris. 

     And so, enter into His Joy, my love.

Mike was preceded in death by his beloved son, Chris. He is survived by his Jan, who is now honored the rest of her days for having been married to him and shared their great love story, his two sons, Joseph married to Mi-Young (Jang) and Danny married to Sallie (Hutcheson), and 5 grand children Judah, Esther, Ariel, Luke and Joelle. Joelle was born only about a week and a half before Mike died, but he was able to video chat with Joey & Mi-Young and all 5 grand children … his words regarding his newest grand daughter Joelle was “she’s beautiful; all the children are so beautiful”.  He is also survived by his dear parents Ray and Elaine Johnsen, and his treasured siblings and their spouses: Debbie (spouse Keith), Ron (spouse Lisa), Alan, Bruce (spouse Laurie), and Karen (spouse Sandy). In addition, a large extended family which includes parents-in-law Herb & Rae Roeller, sisters/brother-in-laws and their spouses, aunt Carol, and many cousins, nephews and nieces.

 Mike’s memorial service will be celebrated at his church, Journey Church on August 9th at 2:00pm. Please feel free to join us in person or by live streaming. Church address: 9009 Clydesdale Road, Castle Rock, CO 80108. If questions regarding the service, please call the church for additional information: 720-532-1049.

Michael John Johnsen fought the good fight with courage and grace. He passed away peacefully after a brave battle against pancreatic cancer and left to be with his Lord and Savior while in his home surrounded by loved ones. 
     Mike was born in Emmett, Idaho, but spent most of his life growing up in Oregon with his parents, Ray & Elaine and his five siblings, Debbie, Ron, Alan, Bruce and Karen. His family moved to Lakewood, CO during his junior year of high school where he met his life long love, Jan. They married in the summer of '78 before their senior year at CSU. He majored in Forestry and spent his business career on multiple international enterprises, all related to forestry and wood projects which blessed him and Jan with opportunities to travel to many countries throughout the world. 
     His ultimate joy in life however was being a faithful child of God, a loving husband to Jan and a kind, caring father to Chris, Joey, and Danny. They were the lights of his life. He loved his entire extended family, his two wonderful daughter-in-laws, Mi-Young & Sallie, and his incredible five grand children, Judah, Esther, Ariel, Luke and Joelle. He treasured his family and friends and relished those times together. Mike was an extraordinary human being - bigger than life, spirited, compassionate, and deeply christian... one who filled our lives with much laughter, fun, love and joy. 
     He and Jan taught Sunday School for many years at Westover Church in NC when their children were young.  After moving back to CO four years ago, he and Jan soon discovered and joined Journey Church, and became active in a wonderful bible fellowship group who became like family to them. He and Jan also returned to teaching Sunday School, which was for Mike a great privilege in sharing Christ with young ones while making it fun & creative. (cont.)
     

OBITUARIO

Michael John Johnsen

26 julio, 1957 – 12 julio, 2020

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