Yesterday, I got a call from Patrick with bad news. Tracey’s brother, Guy, was found dead in his apartment, probably from liver failure due to alcohol poisoning. He is another example of a great guy who struggled his entire adult life with alcoholism. He and Tracey were very close and this is going to be real tough on her. My heart goes out to the family.
Guy Johnson unexpectedly passed away at the age of 49. He is survived by his parents William D.L Johnson and Donna Johnson (Currie), his sister Tracey Johnson, Pat Bridge and nephew Rhys Whitehead, his sister Dana Stadler (Johnson), brother in law Justin Stadler, nephew Gavin Stadler and niece Ava Stadler. Guy was very close with his aunt's Carolyn Culp and Diane Wiggen. Guy loved his large extended family and lifelong friends.Guy was a curious child who was high energy and full of life. He loved tinker toys and taking things apart to see how they worked. He was artistically talented and was chosen as one of ten kids from his entire elementary school to work on a large mural that was so beautiful it was displayed in the school for a decade.Guy was an active teen. Due in part to his curiosity he learned the basics of car repair from his father and kept all of his cars running throughout life. He enjoyed working with mechanical things and loved computers, video games, movies, reading, camping, swimming and bike riding.As an adult Guy entered the military and served in the army. He was based in Oklahoma and excelled on the rifle range. Guy loved to travel and was able to see almost the entire US as well as some European countries.Guy was quick with a joke and had an great sense of humor. He laughed easily and often. Guy was more than one thing, one interest, one interaction and will be remembered and loved for the sum of his life. He will be greatly missed as he shared so much of his life with his family and friends.Details of a celebration of life will be posted when arrangements have been made.
