Myles L. Johnson, 90, passed away on June 3, 2009 at the Cavalier County Memorial Hospital in Langdon, ND.
Myles was born to Playmert and Marie(Benson) Johnson at their family farm in Loam Township on September 27, 1918 where he grew up with his five sisiters, Delores, Phyllis, Valerie, Barbara, and Margaret. He attended high school in Langdon and graduated in 1937. On July 10, 1943, he married Leona Chaput at Langdon, ND. Together the couple raised a family in Langdon where Myles worked as a banker for 35 years. Following retirement, he worked as an insurance adjuster.
Myles was very active in his community. He was president and on the board of First Bank for 20 years. He also served on the United Telphone Board for 30 years, the hospital board, and was treasurer of the Langdon school district for 18 years. In 1966, Myles was awarded the "Outstanding Citizen Award" and in 1962, he was named as an Honorary Chapter Farmer. Myles belonged to the Commercial Club, Fire Department, Curling Club, a bowling league, the Langdon Country Club, the "Seven Jesters" Band and the choir at United Lutheran Church.
Myles is surviived by his wife, Leona, children: Karen(Robert) Karn of St. Cloud, MN, Kaye (Merle) Mikkelsen of Grand Forks, ND, Jeff (Beverly) Johnson of Alexandria, MN, Jerry (Darlene) Johnson of Grand Forks, ND; gandchildren: Emily, Anne, Aaron, Peter, Sarah, John, Brian, Eric, Scott, Jessica, Ross, Michael, and Tyler; 14 great-grandchildren; sisters: Delores McGinnis of Langdon and Margaret (Mark) Lorenz of Breckenridge, MN.
He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters: Phyllis Krueger, Valerie Boyd, and Barbara Johnson.
VISITATION will be held at the St. Alphonsus Church in Langdon on Sunday, June 7. 2009 from 5-7 PM followed by a PRAYER SERVICE at 7 PM.
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL will be held at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Langdon on Monday, June 8, 2009 at 3:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Cavalier County Memorial Hospital in Langdon and the Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon, ND.
Leona and Family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time. I am so glad I got to visit with Myles and you for a few minutes a few weeks back. It was great visiting with both of you. May God bless you and keep you. My prayers are with you.
Love, Mary Lou (Chaput)
No one's death comes to pass without making some impression, and those close to the deceased inherit part of the liberated soul and become richer in their humanness and that is also true with people who knew Myles..
I am pleased to say that I knew him and that he is a part of my good memories...
Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in the time of your sorrow.
John Bergman
We send our sympathy to the Johnson family. Myles was a strong member of the Langdon community for many years.
John and Joann Lawrence
The Nelson Family is saddened by the passing of Myles, a great family friend and Harry Nelson's golf partner for 25 years. What fun the two of them had touring southern Manitoba and North Dakota on the seniors tour! Our deepest heartfelt sympathies are extended to the Johnson Family. We will remember Myles and all of you in our prayers.
Eileen, Kathy and Tom Nelson
You have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband and father. I will remember Myles and the family in my prayers.
Ann (Charrier) Dingmann
TO;THE JOHNSON FAMILY YOUR SOME OF LANGDON'S BEST MEMORIES,MY THOUGHTS AND PREYERS ARE WITH YOU MY WARMEST WISHES,ALWAYS.
BOB PUNG
We thought highly of Myles, and observed his deep love for all of his family members. He was a strong role model to the next generations. Our three nephews were blessed and fortunate to have Myles as a wonderful grandfather! A true scholar and gentleman, Myles was always ready with a fun joke for good cheer and a smile! Myles was surely Langdon's best ambassador for many years!
Bart & Janice Block
On behalf of the LaQua family, please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Myles. He was a very composed and self-assured man, and always carried himself with an easy athletic grace. My memories of the family will remain those reflecting warmth, humor, and an immense amount of fun. Please know our thoughts are with you.
Keith, Colette, Jeannine, & John.
It was fifty-four years ago when Leona, you and Myles kindly let me live with you during my freshman year of high school. I hold fond memories of Myles and all the family. I am sorry to learn of his death. May his soul be with Our Lord and may the Johnson family be blessed at this time and always.
Margaret (Nowatzki) Straub
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