Mickey J. Johansen, Sr., 73, died peacefully on Friday, June 17, 2016.
Visitation: Mickey’s family will gather for visitation on Monday, June 20, 2016 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend, Waco
Celebration of Life Service: Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 10:00AM at Lake Shore Funeral Home
Burial: Crawford Cemetery
Mickey Jan Johansen, Sr., 73, of Waco, died peacefully on Friday, June 17, 2016. Mickey was born in a little community known as Thompson Gin, just outside of Hubbard, Texas on December 4, 1942 to Jimmie Frederich and Nina Ruth Lambert Johansen. Mickey attended Hubbard schools and upon graduating he entered the United States Army. On December 2, 1967, Mickey married the one he said, “God meant for him to marry”, Sharron Yvonne Helton. Mickey was a man of many talents. He could build anything and make any piece of equipment or vehicle run. It was in the mid 1960’s that Mickey got his pilots license and was hooked. He built several planes from the ground up and enjoyed many hours of flight time. He as well enjoyed old cars and was a long time member of the “Heart of Texas Old Car Club”. If not in the air or riding around in an old car he was fixing up, Mickey enjoyed his motorcycle rides. He loved swap meets and reminiscing about things. Mickey was known for his sense of humor and ability to make people smile. He was passionate about his family and cared for them deeply. Mickey and Sharron have been active members of Journey Christian Community in China Spring for over 10 years. Mickey coowned and operated an automotive shop in China Spring with his son for over 15 years and went on to own and operate, Blue Sky Environmental. Mickey is preceded in death by his parents, Jimmie and Nina Ruth Johansen.
Mickey leaves behind to continue his legacy his wife of over 48 years, Sharron Yvonne Johansen; his children, Joley Tamplin and her husband Elton, Michey J. Johansen, Jr. and his wife Sharea and Dusty Ray Johansen and his wife Nicole; grandchildren, Justin Ray Tamplin and his wife Amber, Erin Houdersheldt Sweaningen and her husband Tucker, Shelby Houdersheldt Rangel and her husband Ezekial, Kaitlyn Tamplin, Kenzie Lynn Johansen, Landon Cade Johansen, Emma Claire Johansen, Kinze Beth Reich, Tristan Bryce Johansen, Brayden Tryce Johansen, Gavin Lance Reich, and Camden Tyce Johansen; great-granddaughter, Ellen Marie Tamplin; sister Beverly Ann Dyer and her husband Gary; nephew, Heath William Dyer; niece, Julie Ann Dyer and her children Madison and Layton Wing; along with a host of other family and friends and church family.
Lieu of flowers memorial donations in Mickey’s name can be made to the Empowerment House at 11801 China Spring Rd, Waco,Tx 76708 or http://www.copartnersforchrist.com
Contact Information:
Lake Shore Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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Beverly and family, I am sorry for your loss. Jo Anne Bell Hull
Sharron, I’m so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Sharron, I’m so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Sharon and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May the Good Lord give you all peace and comfort during this difficult sad time.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers of peace.
I am sincerely sorry for you loss.
Words fall short of expressing my sorrow.
My warmest condolences to you and your family.
Sharon & Family,
I am sorry for the family’s loss. I know he is with Jesus now.
To all Johansen Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Mickey will sadly be missed by all however he will be in all of your hearts. I ask our lord to give your family peace in your hearts as the days go by.
Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Aunt Sharron, I’m praying for your comfort. We love you. Roni, David and the girls
Mickey was one of those characters in life you will never forget. Always enjoyed being around him and visiting with you and your family as well. May God bless and comfort you all during this time.
We are so sorry for your profound loss. Mickey was truly a salt-of-the-earth good man. He had a great sense of humor and used his God-given talents to enrich the life of himself, his family and many others. I’m so glad we had the privilege of knowing him. You know you can call on us any time. (753-7500).
Sharron, and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Mickey was a “good old country boy”. , and we have such sweet memories of him….going to school, and Bowman church with him. It is such a comfort to know that he is with Jesus now. May God comfort you during this difficult time. We will continue to pray for you.
Johansen family,
Our deepest condolences, thoughts, and prayers for your family. We have enjoyed getting to know Mickey over the years. Clearly a respected Patriarch that will be missed, but never forgotten.
Sharon and Family:
In my earliest memory of Mickey, he was standing next to a Ford engine block sitting on the floor of your garage. He and my dad talked about what he was doing. As I recall, Mickey was overhauling the motor. He was certainly in his 20s, probably early 20s.
Another thing Sharon; It’s been a long time ago, but if you had cans tied to your car when you and Mickey were married, I believe I know who did it.
My condolences to the family.
To Sharron and family. Will miss my phone calls to and from Mickey. Out sincee thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Thompson Gin will never be the same without a Johansen there.
The class of 1962 Hubbard High keeps getting smaller. Will always miss Mickie.
Carol Sue Ward ( Whisenant)
Sharon, I am so sorry for you loss. He was a wonderful man. I believe him and Dewayne are standing at the gates greeting others, just as they use to do together at Journey. Please know you and your family will continue to be in my prayers.
Sharron and family, we were so saddened to hear of Mickey’s passing, but know that he is walking in the freedom and the the glory of heaven. We rejoice for him, but know that you all are really missing him! We pray for your comfort, peace and sweet, sweet memories as precious Jesus holds you all! We wish that we could be there with all of you for the celebration of Mick’s life, but please be assured that we are there with you in spirit and in our thoughts! Love. Carl and Terri Johansen
Joley and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss.
Tressa Slaughter Louis and Fayrene Slaughter
What a life and family he was blessed with. So sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed the many brief visits we had at school events. I have been blessed by getting to know the family clan as it has grown through the years. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sharron and family…I just learned of Mickey’s
passing. My prayers are with you and the kids.
He was a wonderful, family man and I know he will be missed so much by all of you.
Call if you need to talk…(254-315-5204)
Love you guys…Nancy
For the family of Micky. I am so sorry for your loss. My family sends our prayers and love. Mickey was an amazing friend even though he always tried to take my coffee every Sunday morning, until I couldn’t have them anymore. I will love and miss you dear friend .
We are so very sorry to hear of Monkey’s passing. We always enjoyed talking to him while we were at Journey. Prayers of peace to you, Sharon, and to your family.
We are so very sorry to hear of Mickey’s passing. We always enjoyed talking to him while we were at Journey. Prayers of peace to you, Sharon, and to your family.
Cindy and were very sorry to hear of Mickey’s passing. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Peace >
Beverly and all the family,
May God Comfort You,
Blessings, Sharon Bailey Sheppard
Love you pops.