Mr. Steven D. Johnson

Steven D. Johnson, 66, Union Grove, AL, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2017 after a courageous two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.Steve was a friend to all that knew him. People were drawn to Steve for his kind heart, quick wit, and playful sense of humor. His warm smile and approachable nature will be greatly missed.Steve’s most precious treasure was his family. Steve was born in Worthington, Minnesota on April 26, 1951. He graduated from Worthington Senior High school and continued on to receive a BA from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota. Later he received his MBA from Northern Illinois University. Steve married his high school sweetheart and love of his life Beverly Frazee on June 12,1971; they were married 46 sensationalyears and shared threesplendid children together. Steve spent a majority of his life in Minnesota before his career brought him to Indiana and Illinois, eventually retiring in Alabama. Steve began his career as a high school teacher, coach, and insurance salesman. But his true professional calling was leading others asan executive for several trade associations and nonprofit organizations. He enjoyed golfing, travelling with his family, drinking wine with friends, eating M&M’s, and of course,being immersed in his Minnesota Vikings and Twins. Steve is survived by hiswife Beverly; children, Eden (Dave) Rinehart of Madison, AL, Megan (Sean) Foreman of Zionsville, INand Seth (Nicole) Johnson of Cedar Park, TX;his pride and joy were his grandchildren, Elise, Isaac, Mason, Paige, Brooke, Hallie and Maya; Brothers Scott (Sara) Johnson and Greg (Jan) Johnson; numerous extended family and close friends. Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Lenny and Jean Johnson; brothers, Jeff and Jeffery; in-laws Ray and Lorriane Frazee; Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church of Arab, 1058 North Main Street, Arab, AL 35016 on December 16, 2017. Visitation will commence at 2:00 PM with ceremony starting at 3:00 P.M.Following the service,we will gather at the Cherokee Ridge Lake House to celebrate hislife. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (https://tinyurl.com/SDJohnson). The family of Steven D Johnson wishes to thank family and friends for all the prayers, phone calls, meals, and support.Also, thank you to Clearview Cancer Institute and Shepherd’s Cove Hospice.

Mr. Steven D. Johnson

April 26, 1951 - December 9, 2017