SAINT PATRICK JOHNSON, Age 89, passed away July 20, 2008 in Gardner, KS. The family suggests memorials to Grace Baptist Church, PO Box 366, Gardner, KS 66030, or to the American Heart Association, 5375 W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606.
Pat was born March 17, 1919 in Helena, Arkansas to Capt. Arthur C. and Frankie Johnson. He married Mondessa Coleman on June 9, 1950, and together they raised their family in the Olathe area. Pat spent his career working on the Mississippi River and in the aviation and automotive industries. He was a long-time member of Grace Baptist Church, and was a 32nd degree Mason.
He is survived by his children; Phillis Hammond, Saint Patrick Johnson, II "Skip", Arthur Johnson, William Barrow Johnson, eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren, and one brother, Lannis Johnson. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Mondessa, his daughter, Suzanne, two brothers and one sister.