Lorin C. Johnson
Lorin C. Johnson
September 13, 1935 ~ October 26, 2012
FUNERAL: 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Pastor Patrick Galligar officiating. VISITATION: 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday and from noon until service time Monday at the funeral home. BURIAL: Garland Brook Cemetery with military honors. MEMORIALS: Memorial contributions may be made to the Bartholomew County Humane Society, 4110 E. County Road 200 S. Columbus, IN 47201; Hospice of South Central Indiana, 2626 E. 17th St. Columbus, IN 47201; or St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 719 5th st. Columbus, IN 47201. Lorin C. Johnson, 77, of 500 East, died at 6:13 a.m. Friday, October 26, 2012, at Seton Specialty Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Palmer, Mass., September 13, 1935, the son of the late Charles Lorin and Dorothy Wilson Johnson. He married Janet Frazee, and she survives. Lorin was an Air Force veteran, serving during the Korean War. He was previously employed at Wonder Bread Hostess Cake for 17 years, and also did construction work. He was founder of Lucky Star Mart convenience store and was a licensed scuba instructor. He was also founder and co-owner of Raft To Rafters Inc. Lorin was a commercial pilot and member of the Aircraft Owners & Pilot Association and Experimental Aircraft Association. Lorin enjoyed fishing, boating, going to air shows and his work. He was an avid animal lover and above all enjoyed spending time with his family. Lorin had a big heart of gold and was a very caring, giving and special man. Once you met him, you never forgot him. His family meant the world to him. He was one of a kind. He is survived by a son, Randy (Lisa) Johnson of Columbus; daughters, Jennifer (George) Lockhart of Seymour, Amber (Mike) Owens of Columbus, and Tammy (David) Miller of Columbus; grandchildren, Tina Lockhart, Katie Douglas, Bill Lockhart, Lisa Critney, Matthew Miller, Micah Owens, Jeremy Johnson and Justin St. John; a brother, Holland (Pat) Johnson of Mass.; a sister, Judy Watts of Mass.; four great-grandsons; seven great-granddaughters; and one great-great-granddaughter. Lorin was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Charles Lorin Johnson.
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September 13, 1935 ~ October 26, 2012
FUNERAL: 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Pastor Patrick Galligar officiating.
VISITATION: 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday and from noon until service time Monday at the funeral home.
BURIAL: Garland Brook Cemetery with military honors.
MEMORIALS: Memorial contributions may be made to the Bartholomew County Humane Society, 4110 E. County Road 200 S. Columbus, IN 47201; Hospice of South Central Indiana, 2626 E. 17th St. Columbus, IN 47201; or St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 719 5th st. Columbus, IN 47201.
Lorin C. Johnson, 77, of 500 East, died at 6:13 a.m. Friday, October 26, 2012, at Seton Specialty Hospital in Indianapolis.
He was born in Palmer, Mass., September 13, 1935, the son of the late Charles Lorin and Dorothy Wilson Johnson.
He married Janet Frazee, and she survives.
Lorin was an Air Force veteran, serving during the Korean War. He was previously employed at Wonder Bread Hostess Cake for 17 years, and also did construction work. He was founder of Lucky Star Mart convenience store and was a licensed scuba instructor. He was also founder and co-owner of Raft To Rafters Inc. Lorin was a commercial pilot and member of the Aircraft Owners & Pilot Association and Experimental Aircraft Association. Lorin enjoyed fishing, boating, going to air shows and his work. He was an avid animal lover and above all enjoyed spending time with his family.
Lorin had a big heart of gold and was a very caring, giving and special man. Once you met him, you never forgot him. His family meant the world to him. He was one of a kind.
He is survived by a son, Randy (Lisa) Johnson of Columbus; daughters, Jennifer (George) Lockhart of Seymour, Amber (Mike) Owens of Columbus, and Tammy (David) Miller of Columbus; grandchildren, Tina Lockhart, Katie Douglas, Bill Lockhart, Lisa Critney, Matthew Miller, Micah Owens, Jeremy Johnson and Justin St. John; a brother, Holland (Pat) Johnson of Mass.; a sister, Judy Watts of Mass.; four great-grandsons; seven great-granddaughters; and one great-great-granddaughter.
Lorin was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Charles Lorin Johnson.
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The next few days will offer some important moments to refelect on the remarkable story of a real American original. Lorin was an unique blend of kindness, fairness and toughness. I pray that Lorin’s family and friends can take strength in each other as they celebrate the amazing life of a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and friend to the community.
Thank you all once again for allowing us to take care of and meet such a wonderful man. He will be remembered by us all, as will the family.
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just remember that you are very close in my thoughts and prayer.
My sincere sympathy to Janet and family. Nancy Whipker
Lorin was one special man that I was lucky enough to get to know over the past 25 years while working with him the pool industry. He put his heart and soul into his business and every thing he did.He will be missed dearly by many people,my thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family.
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My deepest sympathy to Lorin’s family and all the employees at Raft To Rafters at this time of sorrow. Lorin is in God’s care now and what better care could we ever ask for him…. Now I pray for the comfort in the days ahead for his family… Death can leave a heartache that no one can heal, but love leaves a memory no one can forget….God bless each of you and keep you in His tender care…
Our sincere sympathy to the family.