Timothy
Nolan
Johnson
This site is dedicated to celebrating the life and memory of Tim Johnson.
1962 - 2022
immediate family
Timothy Nolan Johnson age 59 of Jackson, MI passed away on Tuesday, July 12th, 2022, at 3:15 pm. He was born to the late Shirley Sicotte and Nolan Johnson on December 3rd, 1962. He was preceded in death by his sister Kelly Troldahl.
Tim is survived by his three children Brandon, Nathan, and Bethany Johnson, his ex-wives and dear friends Peggy Johnson and Sarah Stanton, his sisters Tina Minx, Martha and husband Mickey Keenan, brothers Shawn and wife Patty Johnson, Tobias and wife Michelle Johnson, Jeremiah Johnson and fiance Michelle Corwin, David Johnson, Aaron and wife Tanya Johnson, and many nieces and nephews.
Tim loved his larger-than-life family through the very end. Even though there were many struggles and tragedies, there were more wonderful memories that will last forever. Tim was the first in the family to make our mother a grandma, he protected his brothers and sisters, taught us our "Johnson Handshake", he orchestrated family sing-alongs together with favorites songs like Fish Chips and Vinegar and the Bottle of a Pop. Tim had a vital role in developing our family to who and what we are today!
The Johnsons
Brandon Johnson
Nathan Johnson
Bethany Johnson
extended family
In 1985, Tim married his high school sweetheart Peggy and became part of the Kasik family. During this time, Peggy and Tim created their family of 5 and raised their three children Brandon, Nathan, and Bethany. Peggy became a second mom to the younger Johnsons boys and played an important part in their lives. Times got tough but Tim and Peggy found a way to stay connected until the children were older. Their love was strong but the stresses of life, work, and personal growth contributed to Tim and Peggy's divorce in 2011, they remained great friends and co-parents.
After spending years getting to know himself again, Tim met Sarah Stanton and eventually married. He was instantly accepted into Sarah's family, as Tim's irresistible charm and zest for life just naturally pulled people in. Sarah decided to give Tim one of her kidneys to extend his life; it was the most special gift anyone could have asked for. After a few years, Tim and Sarah agreed they were better as friends and decided to end their marriage. Sarah remained a constant in Tim's life, going to craft shows, antiquing, and just hanging out and talking about anything and everything.
Tim loved everyone in his family. He had many nieces and nephews which he consistently inquired about as he did not see them often. Tim was proud of their accomplishments and was excited to hear what was going on with his family members, he wished he could have been more involved, but his medical issues prevented him from doing so.
The Kasiks
Peggy Johnson
Sarah Stanton
the horde family!
In 1981, Tim joined the JCC song-and-dance jazz show called The Starfleet Ambassadors. Here, Tim would meet Paul Tramp. When they started talking on the bus ride home after one of their shows, Tim and Paul found out they had many shared interests and became friends instantly. Their shared interest in D&D led them to form the group that would be known as The Horde.
The group included John Stutesman their dungeon master, John's brothers David Stutesman and Steve Stutesman, Jeff Toms, and Mark Shinske.
Through continued friendship additions, marriages, and eventual children, the Horde grew larger. Sadly death took one of Tim's closest friends, John Stutesman at a young age temporarily separating the Horde.
Once the horde spawn became old enough, they were introduced to the interests of their fathers, and the Horde reunited with renewed vigor and stronger friendships. Though the years have passed and the trials of life may have created some distance, the group still has many gatherings and holds each other in their hearts with love. Not only did they create a fun group of friends, but they also created a family.
education and CAREER
high school:
In 1981, Tim graduated from Onsted High School in Michigan. While at Onsted, Tim met and eventually married his high school sweetheart, Peggy Kasik.
COLLEGE:
Starting in 1981 through 1984, Tim attended Jackson Community College. In the fall of 1981, Tim joined the JCC song-and-dance jazz show called The Starfleet Ambassadors. There, Tim met one of his best friends, Paul Tramp. Tim and Paul also joined the Chamber Choir and Concert Choir during this period.
CAREER
Before his career at ADP/FIS, Tim was the jack of all trades and developed a career bank of new and eventful positions providing him with stepping stones to his lifetime career goal. Tim was a Holsum truck driver, manager for the Yellow Book Pages, an Electrical Journeyman, Handyman, and even a cook and Sous-chef at the YMCA Storer Camps.
Tim was never afraid to try something new and always made sure his family was taken care of. Eventually, Tim settled into a successful career as a Data Interchange Expert for ADP's/FIS in their Financial Services Department. In this role, he was integral in managing large-scale projects across multiple departments.
tim johnson
Peggy kasik
barbershop quartet
Tim was an accomplished tenor and was part of many different Barbershop quartets.
His first Quartet was called Pulse, and he then joined the Huron Valley Harmonizers in 2003 winning the Pioneer District Championship that year. He later joined The Bachelors of Harmony (Motor City Metro Chapter) as well as the Guardians of Harmony (Macomb Chapter). Tim fell in love with Barbershop music and occasionally sang with other chapters around the state.
In 2009 he joined the Meta-4 Quartet. Meta-4 is a quartet in the SE Michigan area and members of the Barbershop Harmony Society. But Barbershop is not the only genre they like to sing. They also love doo-wop, jazz, gospel, etc. In 2013, Meta-4 placed 2nd in the 2013 Pioneer District Fall Convention.
HOBBIES
Tim had many hobbies, he was a lifelong lover of movies and tv shows. He was an old-school nerd, who loves comic books, Sci-Fi/fantasy novels, and he loved playing dungeons and dragons from a young age.
Tim saw and participated in the rise of the home gaming revolution. He enjoyed competition in its many forms, from board games to bocce ball.
Tim was an avid card player, with a particular talent and interest in euchre, in which he won multiple tournaments.
Thanks to the creative passions of his second wife, Sarah Stanton, Tim found a passion for woodworking, leatherworking, and antiquing. He loved finding new adventures while traveling all over for craft shows.
He was a self-taught chef, who loved to cook for his family and friends, and inspired his children to love the art of cooking.
He was a seasoned camper and some of his favorite places to go camping were, Lake Michigan, Sleeping Bear dunes, and Pictured Rocks.
Tim always had an expansive imagination, where he created imaginary worlds and channeled that into his immersive D&D campaigns. Later in life, Tim compiled his worlds, adventures, and experiences into short fantasy stories. Tim even started a book called, "The Perception of Self" which was about a system of overcoming adversity which helps you become the best version of yourself.
Tim's character
Paul's character
memorial service
Date: July 30th, 2022
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Where: New Horizons Community Church in Jackson, Michigan
Food will be served after the service.
Please send flowers to 4300 Lansing Avenue, Jackson, MI, 49201.
We are very grateful to Pastor Jerry for officiating Tim's memorial service at his church. If you would like to make donations to the New Horizons Community Church, click the donate button below.
church donations!
family donations:
We are heartbroken by Tim’s passing, and we are trying to raise funds to cover the cost of the memorial and other related expenses. If any funds are raised over the goal, they will be distributed among his children. Anything you can contribute is much appreciated. We are so very grateful for every donation during this difficult time.
With love,
Brandon, Nathan, and Bethany Johnson
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