Born: Wednesday Dec-14-1938
Died: Tuesday Dec-14-2021
Funeral: To Be Announced

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Rupert, Idaho 83350
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Thomas Carl Johnson, 83-year-old Rupert resident died peacefully at home after a long illness Tuesday December 14, 2021.

Tom was born in Rupert Idaho on December 14, 1938, to Thomas and Ruth (Aames) Johnson. He graduated from Minico High School in 1958. He served in the National Guard and retired as a Sergeant First Class. He worked on farm equipment for many years at Cameron Sales and later Pioneer Equipment. Even after his retirement, he would still help farmers with their equipment since he loved working in the harvest. He loved the outdoors and found great joy in camping, hunting, and fishing.

Tom married his wife Karen Gehrke on October 6, 1990, and became a father to her 3 three children. He was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1983 and was appointed as an elder in 1992.

Tom is survived by his wife, Karen, three stepchildren: Amy and husband Jimmy Huie of Greenwood Arkansas, Cristie and husband Dan Busby of Belgrade Montana, and Brian Gehrke and wife Angie of Fort Smith Arkansas. He is also survived by his sister Margaret Hutchins of Emmet Idaho and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Ruth, his brother John, and twin brothers Robert and Richard.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday December 29, 2021, at 6:00 pm via Zoom. The following is the login information:

Meeting ID: 849 1045 5558

Passcode: 654323

Condolences Thomas C Johnson

 cherish the many days Tom and I spent in the ministry preaching to men of all faiths and the faithless, The MEMORABLE many times we spent camping, fishing, hunting, hiking, horse back riding, drives sight seeing, exploring old mines, prospecting for valuable metals, building kingdom halls for Jehovah's Witnesses, family gatherings, helping those in need of assistance and many other activities to numerous to mention. I loved Tom as a friend and brother with all my heart.

Carl Edwards Goin

Sending our love and prayers at this difficult time. May Jehovah keep you busy in his service, can't wait to meet him in paradise.

Jeanice Nason

You will be missed. We will see in the new system.

Dean Dixson

Times seemed tough when we moved in with Tom. At least that's what it seemed to me. A blended family definitely has its challenges. It's expected though, it's not part of Jehovah's original design. He does allow it though, and makes it possible to work out. Tom being a faithful man that he was, and with JEHOVAH'S help definitely brought blessings to our family. I was never without need. Tom made sure of that. I was always disciplined to the proper degree, Tom made sure of that also. I never did call him dad or father, but that didn't stop him from fulfilling that role. I look back and have nothing but love and respect for him. Soon, very soon, when Jehovah feels the time is right, I will be able to show him how much he meant to me.

Brian Gehrke