Service Schedule

Visitation
Visitation will be from 10 am to 6 pm on Monday, December 19, 2016, at the funeral home and one hour before service at the church.

Service
Funeral services for Harold G. Johnson, 89 of Sidney are at 10:00 A.M, on Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church with Pastor David Huskamp officiating.

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Graveside Service
Interment will be in the Richland Memorial Park Cemetery, Sidney, MT.

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Harold G. Johnson
June 5, 1927 - December 14, 2016

Place of Birth: Glendive, Montana
Residence: Sidney, Montana
Age: 89

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Harold G. was born on June 5, 1927, in Glendive, MT to Oscar and Lorraine (Seekins) Johnson. They made their home on a farm near Bloomfield, MT and Harold attended Bloomfield School. After he finished school he worked on the family farm. He met Alice Eleanor ”Ellie” Eggum at a New Year’s dance and she was the love of his life. They were united in marriage on November 13, 1948, at the Our Savior Lutheran Church in Glendive, MT. After the marriage they made their home on the farm until November of 1962 when they moved to Sidney, MT. Harold worked several places and then he open the Kirby Vacuum Sales & Service shop in Sidney. His wife, Ellie, died on August 23, 2007 and Harold remained in Sidney. Due to failing health Harold entered the Extended Care early in December of 2016.
Harold’s pride and joy was his wife, his four boys, and his grandchildren. He enjoyed doing yard work and working in his garden.
Harold G. died on Wednesday evening, December 14, 2016, at the Sidney Health Center Extended Care, Sidney, MT.
Surviving him are: Russel (Sandy) Johnson, Sidney, MT Darrel (Myra) Johnson, Clark, WY, Berk (Gail) Johnson, Sidney, MT, and Warren (Dan) Johnson, Seattle, WA; his sisters, LaVerne Oellerman, Glendive, MT and Yvonne Hartze, Helena, MT; 12 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren; special friends, Dee Keller and Susie Quilling; special neighbors, Pat and Val Mathern.

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Stuart & Lena Neer (Sidney)
Dec 15, 2016

Russel, Sandy and family,
We are saddened to hear of Harold's passing. May you find strength and peace in God. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mary Norgard (Sidney, Montana)
Dec 15, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with Harolds family. He was a wonderful person who loved to visit. He will be missed.

Leann Brodhead Pelvit
Dec 16, 2016

Warren, Berkley and family,
Your dad will hold a special place in your hearts and in the hearts of many here in Sidney. You couldn't enter the VSM without stopping to talk to Harold. A very special man!

Ronald Churchill (Tacoma, Washington)
Dec 16, 2016

Darrel And The Johnson Family. So Sorry To Hear Of Harold Passing, My Prayers Are With The Family. R.I.P. Harold. You Are Greatly Missed!!!!

Gloria Buxbaum (Sidney, Montana)
Dec 16, 2016

So sorry to hear about Harold's passing, so quickly. He was such a pleasant man. As one senior citizen to another, he was always more than willing to help with my Vac, even though he didn't know about the Rainbow Vac. So pleasant to visit with. Will miss him in the Mall.

Zero and Kathy
Dec 16, 2016

Russel and Sandy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Vicky Panasuk (Livingston , Montana)
Dec 16, 2016

Johnson Family,
Sorry to hear about your loss. Your dad was a wonderful human being and we loved visiting with him when we were neighbors. Whenever I was in the mall in Sidney I would always visit with him. He had a great sense of humor. He was one of the good ones!

Caroline Bronowski (Sidney, Mt)
Dec 16, 2016

Sending our Sympathy to All the Family Of Harold's. He was the kindest man. Always a hello and a big smile.He will be Dearly missed. Brian & Caroline Bronowski

Bonnie Tuttle (Columbia Falls, Montana)
Dec 16, 2016

Berkly, Gail & all of Harold's Family,
So sorry to hear of Harold's passing. Know Harold since the early 80's when his Kirby office was across the hall from the Diet Center where I worked. He will be missed.

Monica, Eddie, Destiny and Trinity (Pinedale, Wyoming)
Dec 16, 2016

Well, I don't have enough words to express how I feel. Grandpa, you were the best. I am so blessed to have had you as a role model. You were so caring, loving and fun to be with. I will miss you so much. To all the family. I hope you all travel safely and have a great time together. I am and will be thinking of you all.
Love,
Monica

Cindy Kwasney (Billings, Montana)
Dec 17, 2016

Sporty (horse), Black Pickup, Vacuums, Special K Bars, Bib Overalls (to garden in), Cowboy Hats, Western Shirts, Earrings (Eli), Homemade Tomato Soup, Country Home, Wedding Dances, Good Food, Canasta, Hand and Foot, Teasing, Laughter, Giggling, Dedication, The "Mall",
M & M, Friendship, Stubborn ... but most of all LOVE.
Everything about Uncle Harold is a commitment of Love of family and life. Harry and Eli as I so fondly called them, Role models, and a tribute to a life well lived. I will miss you...give them all my love.

Cindy Kwasney

Linda young knodel (Minot, Nd)
Dec 18, 2016

So sorry for your loss. I have so many happy memories with your parents. Workin b with you mom and have lunch and coffee time with them many time. They are together again .. prayers for you all in your time of sorrow

Linda Petersen Delp (Midwest City, OK)
Dec 18, 2016

To each of the Johnson 'boys' & their families, my deepest sympathy at the passing of your Dad, priceless Harold! Oh my goodness, the fond, fond memories of many, many occasions of being with you boys & your parents come flooding back in my mind... to the 1950's & 60's when you four boys were just lil munchkins! My parents, Sofus & Pearl, along with my younger siblings, visited often with you & your parents, Harold & Eleanor. I recall unending occasions of our families together....each filled with fun---I will always remember well both your Mom & Dad's laughter: twas was ever so contagious! Your Dad & your Mom were both so loving & kind & we loved being in their presence! Cling to the memories! xoxo

katie wiliams (sidney , MT)
Dec 19, 2016

I love his laugh when he was in the hospital and he was a pleasure to take care of

Katie cna

Connie Rehbein (Dickinson, ND)
Dec 19, 2016

To Harold Johnson family, I am so sorry for your loss. Harold & Eleanor are together again dancing up a storm! I will not be able to attend in the celebration of his life. I would love to see my cousins, family & friends but I will be praying for you all.

Linda Gilliland (Warren, OR)
Dec 19, 2016

Warren and Family,
Prayers are lifted up for you all at this time of loss. What a special man your Dad, Grandpa was. I feel so blessed I was able to meet him when he visited Portland. We all had so much fun. Communicating over the years via mail and phone calls was always a pleasure. A very sweet and loving man who will be missed. Peaceful days and memories full of love to you all. Always love, Linda

Scott Johnson (Bozeman, Montana (MT))
Jan 4, 2017

We love you, Grampa. We will miss you but you will remain in our hearts. We will remember you as someone who always put a smile on our faces.

Jerry Nay
Jan 5, 2017

Russell, Sandy and family
So sorry to hear ,,, prayers are with all of you

Sheldon Solomon (Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada)
Jan 8, 2017

My deepest sympathies to Berk and his family, and his brothers and their families. I was proud to have known your dad! Harold always made me feel welcome when I visited the Johnson home. My memories of Harold and Eleanor are those that are filled with laughs and happiness. They were truly wonderful people!