Jesse James Johnson

Jesse James Johnson, 48, of Livingston, Montana died Monday, April 24th, 2017 at the St. Vincent Health Care Hospital in Billings from complications associated with severe heart disease which he had battled for many years. A CELEBRATION OF JESSE'S LIFE WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY, MAY 7TH, 2:00 P.M. AT THE MARTZ FAMILY RANCH, 242 MEIGS ROAD, LIVINGSTON. Jesse was born January 23rd 1969 in Livingston Montana. Jesse is one of 7 children that Robert and Claudia Martz had the true blessing of parenting and raising. Jesse is the father of 3 children whom reside here in Montana. He loved his family dearly and enjoyed helping out on the family ranch. Jesse graduated in 1988 at Park High in Livingston Montana. Shortly after he graduated, he was employed by Brand S Lumber. Jesse later ventured on into many different trades and hobbies that he enjoyed, such as mechanics, carpentry, painting, etc... He enjoyed building and flying radio controlled airplanes, dirt biking, off-roading in the back country, and anything mechanical interested him. He loved to fish and was good at it. Jesse had talent when it came to art & poetry. He was a strong believer when it came to religion. He loved learning as much as he could about the bible with his little brother Danny ( D.J. ) and became an ordained minister in his 30's. He deeply cared about his loved ones and continued living his life to the fullest... Jesse is survived by his Father and Mother, Robert & Claudia Martz of Livingston Montana, His 6 siblings Ross & Bev Martz, Robby Martz, Scott Martz, Cindy & Fred Bakosh, Angela Taylor, Daniel, Natalie and Nevaeh Martz and numerous nieces and nephews. Last but definitely not least, his fiance, best friend, his true love: Jodi Pierce. Funds are needed for his final expenses and can be donated to Robert & Claudia Martz by check or money order payable to: Robert and Claudia Martz P.O. Box 494 Livingston MT, 59047 (Re: Jesse J Johnson Fund) To assist the family with final arrangements please go to: https://www.gofundme.com/jesse-j-johnson-family