Edward Lee Johns

Edward Johns was born on March 12, 1933 in Marshall, MO to Edward T. and Thelma Johns. He entered eternal life on March 21, 2023. Ed was baptized into the Christian faith at First Baptist Church in Marshall, MO when he was 14 years old.

Ed was an accomplished poet and cellist. He was a member of the Poetry Society of Colorado. He received a BA degree in English Literature from the University of Colorado.

He married Louise Ashlock in 1969. After retiring from working as a rate clerk for various trucking companies in Denver and Casper, WY, he and his wife moved to Palisade where they lived for many years.

He was predeceased by his parents, his wife Louise, and sister Irma Matson. Surviving relatives include his sister Mary K. McClanahan of Loveland, nieces Susan Gehre (Jay) of Grand Junction, Sherry James (Gerald) of Watkins, and Dawn Propps of Loveland.

He will be remembered as a kind and generous friend to all who knew him. The family expresses their gratitude to the staffs of Larchwood Inns and Hope West Hospice for the excellent care they provided to Ed during his final years.

Cremation is being handled by Callahan-Edfast Mortuary, Grand Junction, CO. No further services are planned at this time.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.callahan-edfast.com for the Johns family.