Jason Johnson, age 91, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, IL died peacefully at home on May 19, 2018.

He was born March 4, 1927 in Duluth, MN.  He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII.  He graduated from North Park College in Chicago where he met Marilyn, his wife of 64 years.  They raised their family and started their first business, Jason Johnson Jewelers, in Madison, WI.  Jason was the first chairman of Buckeye Evangelical Free Church (now known as Door Creek).

Jason was also deeply involved in camp ministry; he served as Chairman of the Board for both Camp Willabay and Timber-Lee Christian Center in Wisconsin.

The adventurous spirit in Jason led him to enjoy hunting, fishing, skiing, snowmobiling, flying a private plane – even skydiving at the age of 80.

In 1974 the Johnsons moved to Wheaton, IL and purchased Stones Jewelry.  Upon retirement they split their time between farming a 17-acre vineyard in Sawyer, MI and fishing in Key West.  They returned to the Wheaton area later in life to be closer to their family.  No matter where they lived, Marilyn and Jason demonstrated their gift of hospitality.

Jason will always be remembered for his marvelous sense of humor.  But as he often said, "I only tease the ones I love!"

He is survived by his daughters, O'Ann (Jim) Steere, Marsha (Gene) Fredrickson, Kim Petti, foster daughter Judy (Nick) Wyskoarko; 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.  His loving wife preceded him in death 3 years ago.

A service honoring Jason will be held on Wednesday, May 23 at 7:00 PM at Windsor Park, 124 Windsor Park Drive in Carol Stream.  Interment will be private.

Memorial gifts may be directed to Timber-Lee Christian Center, N8705 Scout Rd, East Troy, WI 53120.