Kristopher Johnson Obituary (1990 - 2019)

Kristopher Johnson, 28, of Grand Rapids went to be in the loving arms of our Lord February 21, 2019 unexpectedly at home. Kris was the light of everyone he encountered. Kris' wishes were to be cremated with a Celebration of Life. The son of his loving mother, Jody Britten and father David Johnson, he was born September 21, 1990. He attended Grand Ledge high school where he played in the marching band, graduating in 2009. He joined the U.S. Army and served as a combat medic. His love for science and the medical field led him to Ferris State University where he was to graduate in May of 2019 as a scientist in Molecular Diagnostics. We believed Kris could follow his passion and discover a cure for cancer. Kristopher was going to be joining the medical team at the University of Michigan hospital this summer. He enjoyed being with family and friends, going to concerts, festivals, traveling, and helping everyone he could. Kristopher's smart aleck comments and his ability to break out in dance kept everyone laughing. He was the rock to many of his family and friends. Kristopher is survived by his loving mother, Jody Britten-Johnson of Lansing; father, David Johnson of WI; big brother, David (Morgan) Johnson; special and loving grandmother, Lois Britten of Ithaca; grandpa, Adam (Mary) Britten of Maple Rapids; his special and favorite aunt, Heidi Zent of Grand Rapids; aunts, Cammy Davidson of Alma, Vicky Russell of Milford, Marcy Johnson of St. Charles, and Jamie Schneider of Jonesville; uncles, Terry (Diane) Piggott of Alma, Tony (Lori) Piggott of Ithaca, and Rick Piggott of Grand Rapids; cousin and best friend, Bradley Britten of Rockford; cousins, Tyler Davidson of Breckenridge, Trevor Davidson of Alma, Justin Piggott of St. Louis, Logan Piggott of Alma, Tara Parsons of St. Louis, Mariah Rae of Wayland, and Tiffany Betzer of Mount Pleasant, great-grandma Rose VanWormer of St. Charles; grandpa, Richard Johnson of Saginaw and other family members of the Johnson Family; half-sister, Gabriel Tice of Mount Pleasant; nephew, Sky Johnson; second cousins, Brody & Bentley Davidson, and Lola Parson; his special and loving friend, Spencer Mohr; and other friends; Lauren Rae Abosamra, Olivia Licari, Melissa Macolm, Katie Richie, and Sarah Mckeon. He was preceded in death by his grandpa, Dale Gushen; and great-grandma, Beatrice Patton. We know when people think of Kris they will always remember his silliness, his ability to make everyone laugh, and lets not forget those toes. "Me love you long time" In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations sent to his newly born nephew, Sky Johnson to MSU Credit Union Lansing Michigan care of Jody Pohl. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, exclusive providers of Veterans Funeral Care.