Answering questions to many inquiring friends and family has become a bit exausting and overwhelming, we thought that we would create this blog to update friends and family members on dad's condition.
This mornings update is as follows:
Dad has had his first run of dialysis yesterday, and it removed 1.5 liters of fluid (Good). It also helped remove toxins that are in his body because of the kidney failure. They have added a stronger antibiotic to fight the infection. They also put him on a different type of respirator which allowing his full lung to process oxygen. The new ventilator is such that they need to keep him sedated and paralyzed for right now. They are hoping to be abloe to do a CAT scan tomorrow to see how the Pancreas is doing.
Last night Katie, Jann & Jared were all able to communicate with him. He is strong minded, and still fighting. He also is pleased that Tommy was able to put together some iPod playlists of the Kingston Trio, and he wants us to turn up the music. (That is totally Dads attitude.)
Doctors have told us that there won't be many optimistic reports for the next few days, but despite that, they said this morning that the lungs are looking a bit better because of the new respirator.
We'll try and update this as much as possible, so check back often, Thanks.
PS. There is a comments section available on the Blog. Please post your questions, and we'll do our best to answer them! Also I'd like to request that you post good stories and tributes to the comment section.
Last PS. We'd like to ask all friends and family that are willing and able to Fast, to Fast for dad Tomorrow, Friday Oct. 5th. 2007.
Obituary for Thomas Stoddard Johnson
Dr. Thomas Stoddard Johnson, 65, passed away October 17, 2007 at McKay-Dee Hospital due to complications with pancreatitis. He was surrounded by his loving wife and family.
Tom was born December 16, 1941 in Tremonton, UT to Heber Guy and Emorett Stoddard Johnson. He graduated from Bear River High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Carol Lue Smith in the Logan LDS Temple June 26, 1964. They were blessed with 5 children and 11 grandchildren.
Tom was an active member of the LDS church. He served as a bishop twice, as well as in many other callings. He let everyone know that being Primary Pianist was his favorite and the best calling in the church. He had a great knowledge of the gospel and always shared his firm testimony.
Tom loved his profession and dedicated his professional
life to the Department of Communicative Disorders at Utah State University. The faculty and students were his "family away from family." They fondly referred to him as either “Doctor Johnson” or simply, “The King”.
Tom was a True Aggie and loved to cheer on Utah State. He loved attending gymnastic meets, and was the team’s biggest fan. After Tom lost his first wife to cancer, he was able to find love again with Kathryn (Katie) Harris of Pleasant View. They were married April 2, 2004. They loved living in St. George, and enjoyed many hobbies and loved traveling together.
Tom's greatest joy in life was his children and grandkids. He was an amazing husband, father, and grandfather. Tom always had such a great sense of humor and an awesome smile. The family would like to thank everyone for all their thoughts and prayers. They would also like to thank the knowledgeable and loving staff at McKay-Dee Hospital's ICU for their love and efforts working with Tom.
Tom is survived by his wife Kathryn and his children: Jay (Melodee), Jared (Michelle), Jann (Chad) Fawcett, Thomas (Rachel), Tailona Johnson, and the Harris children: Brett (Alicia), Chad (Angie), Brandon (Julia), Matthew (Wendy), Tyson (Karen), and Michaelene (Nathan) Kippen; a sister, Jill Cannon (Owen). He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Carol Lue; sisters Tess and Peggy; a brother Jack; and a granddaughter Gracie Harris.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00am on Monday October 22, 2007 at the North Logan 13th ward chapel, 400 E. 1800 N. in North Logan. A viewing will be held Sunday October 21, 2007 at Allen-Cranney Mortuary from 6-8 and also on Monday from 9:30-10:30 at the church prior to the funeral services. Interment will be at 1 pm at the Smithfield Cemetery.
Tom was born December 16, 1941 in Tremonton, UT to Heber Guy and Emorett Stoddard Johnson. He graduated from Bear River High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Carol Lue Smith in the Logan LDS Temple June 26, 1964. They were blessed with 5 children and 11 grandchildren.
Tom was an active member of the LDS church. He served as a bishop twice, as well as in many other callings. He let everyone know that being Primary Pianist was his favorite and the best calling in the church. He had a great knowledge of the gospel and always shared his firm testimony.
Tom loved his profession and dedicated his professional
life to the Department of Communicative Disorders at Utah State University. The faculty and students were his "family away from family." They fondly referred to him as either “Doctor Johnson” or simply, “The King”.
Tom was a True Aggie and loved to cheer on Utah State. He loved attending gymnastic meets, and was the team’s biggest fan. After Tom lost his first wife to cancer, he was able to find love again with Kathryn (Katie) Harris of Pleasant View. They were married April 2, 2004. They loved living in St. George, and enjoyed many hobbies and loved traveling together.
Tom's greatest joy in life was his children and grandkids. He was an amazing husband, father, and grandfather. Tom always had such a great sense of humor and an awesome smile. The family would like to thank everyone for all their thoughts and prayers. They would also like to thank the knowledgeable and loving staff at McKay-Dee Hospital's ICU for their love and efforts working with Tom.
Tom is survived by his wife Kathryn and his children: Jay (Melodee), Jared (Michelle), Jann (Chad) Fawcett, Thomas (Rachel), Tailona Johnson, and the Harris children: Brett (Alicia), Chad (Angie), Brandon (Julia), Matthew (Wendy), Tyson (Karen), and Michaelene (Nathan) Kippen; a sister, Jill Cannon (Owen). He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Carol Lue; sisters Tess and Peggy; a brother Jack; and a granddaughter Gracie Harris.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00am on Monday October 22, 2007 at the North Logan 13th ward chapel, 400 E. 1800 N. in North Logan. A viewing will be held Sunday October 21, 2007 at Allen-Cranney Mortuary from 6-8 and also on Monday from 9:30-10:30 at the church prior to the funeral services. Interment will be at 1 pm at the Smithfield Cemetery.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
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Jared and Other Family Members: Thanks for the update on the phone this afternoon. I sent the information out via email to our faculty and friends and asked them, as per your request, to share it with others who are interested and concerned. I'll check the blog often and will add some stories about Tom as well.
Hi Johnson Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I always remember Uncle Tom singing or smiling. What a great voice he has!! Hang in there. Life is so precious and family is what it's all about. Please let me know if there is anything we can do.
Love,
Cari and Brock
I will start my fast very soon - Uncle Tom was always my favorite uncle and truly beloved by the entire Jack Johnson family. Greg
Thanks all for your comments. Great to hear from you all. As of 9:00pm Thursday night nothing new to report but the nurse Tyler he said the progress that has been made is encouraging. But not out of the woods yet. Thanks all for your fast and your prayers.
Jay
Katie, We are praying for you and Tom. We didn't hear about the fast in time, but we will fast tomorrow. We love you guys. Elder and Sister Omer
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