Stephen “Steve” L Johnson: March 21, 1955 – January 19, 2023
Stephen “Steve” L. Johnson, of Casper, WY, passed away peacefully at the age of 67 on January 19th, 2023, with family by his side. Steve was born to Marshall and Doris Johnson on March 21st, 1955, in Calistoga, CA. Steve grew up with three older sisters, making him the youngest and only boy. Steve received the great gift of total love and admiration from his father, some would consider to the point of spoiling his son completely rotten, but yet Marshall had a heart of gold and a gentle disposition, something he no doubt passed along to his son.
After graduating from Glendale High School in 1973, Steve started working for the Johnson family business as a specialized carpet and window cleaner. Not long after, he met his first wife, Barbara Ladd. Married in 1974, Barbara and Steve welcomed two beautiful sons together, Jason in 1977, and Beau in 1979.
Throughout Steve’s life, he always strived and succeeded in providing for his family. First as a cleaning specialist, then as a semi-truck driver, while finally retiring as a warehouse worker.
In 1987, Steve met Terrie Thompson at a single-parent church camping event in Bellevue, Washington. Steve had offered to help take Terrie’s young daughter Ashley to the hospital due to a minor illness. Terrie saw immediately how genuinely loving and kind Steve was, and she married him in October of 1988 to secure the deal. Soon after, Steve graciously adopted Ashley, and since that day, he has always treated her as his own and nothing less. Once his daughter Kyleen arrived in 1989, Steve’s heart was full, and his family was complete.
As a favorite pastime, Steve would enjoy watching every sport imaginable, but nothing would ever come close to his love of football. Not only do his boys adamantly enjoy football, but he watched enough football in his lifetime to wear off on his youngest daughter Kyleen as well. Steve and Kyleen even got to root on their favorite teams together a month before his passing at the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs game (go Chiefs). This beautiful memory will forever be embedded in Kyleen’s mind.
Steve also enjoyed camping, eating out, listening to Paul Harvey on the AM radio while drinking his black coffee every morning, and listening to soft rock music while joking around with his family and friends in the afternoon. He also relished in talking about current political happenings with whomever would engage. Otherwise, he would be satisfied with watching Fox News and retaining his insights and thoughts to himself. But believe me, he was fully prepared and excited to share his findings whenever given the opportunity. Steve also enjoyed convincing his children of how he had the time of his life being a young adult in the 70’s, although he could not recall many lucid stories.
Beyond everything that Steve has ever been known for… his silliness, his crazy antics, or even how he liked to call himself a “hippie at heart,” he is and will always be best known for his deep love and genuinely sweet, kind heart . The way he would tell you the simplest phrase such as “I love you,” you knew he meant that with every ounce of his being, and he truly did. Such a kind gentle soul hath left this world way too fast to even fathom. My dad will be deeply and heartbreakingly missed.
Steve is survived by his first wife, Barbara (Joseph) Nowak; sons, Jason Johnson of Chandler, AZ, and Beau Johnson of Chandler, AZ; his daughters, Ashley Johnson of Canton, OH, and Kyleen Johnson (Larry) of Casper, WY; his grandchildren Michael, Savannah, Elijah, Addison, and step-grandchildren, LuFate, Ellouise, and Annette. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Norman Shepherd of Glendale, CA; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Steve is proceeded in death by his wife, Terrie Thompson; his parents, Marshall and Doris (Fidiment) Johnson; his father and mother-in-law, James and Cleta (Mitchell) Thompson; his sisters, Sharlene Shephard, Carol Sue Moody, and Gail Keymer; his nephew David Moody; his niece Shelly Moody; his great Nephew Samuel Shephard; his sister-in-law Marie Tomberlin; and his brother-in-law Darryl Moody.
There will be no service. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Thank you to Bustard & Jacoby Funeral Home and Science Care Donation for helping with arrangements.
Mary Alice Deal Ireton
Mary Alice Deal Ireton: 1942 – 2023
Mary Alice Deal Ireton of Douglas, Wyoming, age 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Central Wyoming Hospice in Casper Wyoming, following a brief illness.
Mary Alice was born on December 23, 1942 in Dolores, Colorado.
She graduated from Dolores High School, Dolores, CO in 1960.
Mary Alice is survived by her mother, Mary Ann Deal of Farmington, New Mexico, brother James Deal (Shirlene), Farmington, New Mexico, and daughter, Elizabeth Elliott, of Cortez, CO. Grandchildren, Brandie Dawn Jones, Barton and Benton Nelson, Amber Hoover, Danielle Kirk, Nathan Nelson, Kristen Nelson, Zachary Taylor, and she leaves behind 11 great grandchildren.
Part of her special extended family also includes Michelle Martin, her dear friend Craig Corley and numerous nieces, nephews and a wealth of other friends and neighbors.
Mary Alice was predeceased by her father, Ralph L Deal in October 2003, brother, Robert L Deal, February 2015, husband Cecil Ireton August 2015, and son Byron Nelson in September 2022.
Mary Alice loved playing Bingo, bowling, Words With Friends, collecting owls, and spending time with family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Central Wyoming Hospice, 319 S Wilson St, Casper, WY 82601 or any donation towards breast cancer research on her behalf is appreciated.
George Todorovich: 1930 – 2022
George Todorovich passed away December 28, 2022, in Casper, WY. Born in Kirby, WY, on April 1, 1930, to Eli and Nellie Todorovich. He graduated from Hot Springs County High School in 1948. After graduation he enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed in Korea during the Korean Conflict.
After being honorably discharged from the military, he enrolled at Eastern Montana College (now Montana State University – Billings) and met Mary Walsh. They married in 1957 at Red Lodge, MT. Both began a long teaching career in Casper, WY. George taught at East Junior High when the school opened. He enjoyed fishing, antiquing and auctions.
He is survived by his sister Mary (Tom) Lubisich and several nieces and nephews.
Private family services will be held in the spring.
Comments are closed.