Wesley Richard Johnson, 63, of Ronan, passed away unexpectedly Dec. 31, 2011, at Community Medical Center in Missoula, surrounded by his family.

Wes was born in Shell Lake, Wis., March 2, 1948, to John Wesley and Beverly Johnson.

He is survived by his wife, Gina; mother, Beverly; sister, Jackie, and Jeff Van Helden; two children, daughter Tammy and Wes Barr, and son Shon and Cathy Johnson; and two stepchildren, son Josh and Tara Starkel, and son Jake and Tyanna Starkel; and eight grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, John Wesley.

A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at the Ronan Community Center.

Memorials may be made to the Montana Hope Project or Spokane Shriners Hospital.