Arden Franklin Johnson was born on February 10, 1921, the third of four sons, to Arthur and Minnie (Eller) Johnson in Rooks County, Kansas, and passed away September 20, 2015 at Homestead Health Center in Wichita, KS at the age of 94.

Arden grew up working on his family’s farm, and graduated from Kirwin High School with the class of 1939.

Arden was united in marriage to Vivian Grace Kincaid in Woodward, OK, on Sept. 10, 1947. They were blessed with three children: Lois Marie, Richard Jarrell and Betty Jean.

Arden and Vivian lived in Glade, KS, for several years before moving to Phillipsburg, KS, in 1956, where Arden worked for Western Power and Gas Company as a lineman. In 1959 they moved to Conway Springs, KS, where Arden became an isolated serviceman for Western Power. Arden was active in the Lion’s Club and the Chamber of Commerce in Conway Springs. He was also a volunteer fireman for the city. Arden was involved in many community events and played the role of Santa Claus several times for the annual Christmas celebration at City Hall. Church played an important part in Arden’s life. As long as his health permitted he sang in the church choir, men’s quartet and at times traveled with his children to perform at area churches.

Arden and Vivian moved to Medicine Lodge, KS, in 1982 where Arden became a substation operator for Centel (formerly Western Power). Arden worked for Centel until he retired in 1987.

Arden and Vivian celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sept 10, 1997. Vivian’s health declined over the next several years and Arden became her full time caregiver until her death in 2002. Arden then moved to Wichita, KS, to be closer to his daughter, Lois. He lived independently until his health made it necessary to move to long term care in 2015, where he lived until his death. He was greatly loved and will be greatly missed.

Arden is preceded in death by his parents, wife Vivian, two brothers, Orville and Jarrell. He is survived by his brother Doyle of Glade, KS,; children: Lois Carley and husband Jerry, Wichita, KS, Richard Johnson and wife Kim, Sarasota, FL, Betty Mathewes and husband Charles, Houston, TX; two grandchildren: Brian Johnson and Sarah Mathewes; three great-grandchildren: Cade, Carsyn and Carlie Johnson; and a host of family and friends.

Graveside services will be held Monday, Sept. 28 at 11:30 a.m. in the Marvin Cemetery, Glade with Pastor Forest Cornwell officiating.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be given to the West Side Church of God.