Gary Van Johnson Murrells Inlet, South Carolina Obituary

Gary Van Johnson

<p>Gary Van Johnson, 68, of Murrells Inlet, SC passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020, at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital. He was born October 27, 1951, in Burlington, VT son of the late Orion Johnson and Frances DeMelia Johnson.</p> <p>He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia S. Johnson of Murrells Inlet; one son, Michael Johnson and his wife Renee of Milton, VT; four daughters, Dawn Marie Johnson of Greensboro, NC, Tayler Peak and her husband, Richard of Daphne, AL, Gretchen Godin and her husband, Ben of Columbia, CT, and Shannon Rice and her husband, Kevin Podmore of Worcester, MA; one sister, Irene Goroshko of New Port Richie, FL; and ten grandchildren, Courtney, Kyle, Ryan, Aiden, Jackson, Soren, Carter, Ellis, Faith, and Aaron.</p> <p>Gary retired from IBM after thirty-three years. He was a member of Wachesaw East Golf Club for the last seventeen years. He was also a former member of the Surfside Beach Moose Lodge.</p> <p>Due to Covid-19 a celebration of life will be held at a later date.</p> <p>The family requests that memorial contributions be made in Gary&rsquo;s name to the American Autism Center, www.americanautismcenter.com&nbsp;</p> <p>Condolences may be made at www.burroughsfh.com</p> <p>Burroughs Funeral Home and Cremation Services (843.651.1440) of Murrells Inlet is assisting the family with arrangements.</p>
October 27, 1951 - August 1, 202010/27/195108/01/2020
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Sue and Dick Sharp
August 27, 2020
We will miss Gary's sense of humor and smile. Who else will tell Dick he is the worst putter in the world. I sure can't! Since he is from the Green Mountain State what better tribute than trees!
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Bil Krauss
August 23, 2020
Gary was one of the easiest people to like and love that I have ever known.  As a Dead Dog entertainer, he was always up for the laughs, always up for a Red Sox discussion and always asking for "Proud to Be an American."  I am so going to miss that grin and his encouragi... Continue Reading
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Stephen M Halibozek
August 11, 2020
In living memory of a great friend.
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Steve Halibozek
August 11, 2020
Gary was the greatest friend, either in the office at IBM, on the golf course, or as the willing and helpful neighbor either back in Vermont or in South Carolina.
Patty and family, cherish the memories he had with you. He was the best.
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Bob and Mary Ann Thompson
August 6, 2020
Patty and family, We are heart broken for your loss. Please know that you are all in our prayers and your golf family is always here for you. RIP. He will be missed by so many who loved him.
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Donna
August 5, 2020
RIP Gary, you blessed me (us) with two beautiful and successful children. You are at peace and free of suffering
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Doug Santerre
August 5, 2020
Dear Patty and family, so sorry for your loss. I pray the Lord will comfort you during this time of loss. I knew Gary from growing up in Winooski, to working with him and for him during our careers at IBM. We had plenty of good matches on the golf course with Dave Meunie... Continue Reading
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Sue and Bob Piche
August 4, 2020
Patty and family
Our heart are so heavy when we heard about the passing of our great friend Gary. He was a very special guy. So glad we got to spend time with him in January. We have had some great times and many memories.  We know how much he will be missed by so many....
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Annette Jackson
August 4, 2020
To Patty and family....I am so sorry for your loss, and the loss to all that had the pleasure of knowing him.
I have such fond memories of him..and you, Patty and Tayler.....I she rise the pictures and the laughs we had in November when we road around the course, laugh...
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Patty
August 4, 2020
Patty and I send love and prayer to the entire family.  Our hearts break for you.  Memories of the time we spent at work and play will last forever.  We all miss him..  Cliff Welz and Patty.