Emerson Michael Johnson was born on May 12,1967 in Silver Spring, Maryland to Susan Hermann Johnson and Emerson Aubrey Johnson Jr. Emerson “Mike” moved to Montana where he attended Capital High and the University of Montana in Missoula, MT.
He met and married Mandie Jo when he worked at Westmont.
He was very active in Small Fry Football and took great pride in all of his boys and followed their accomplishments as they grew up. One of his greatest joys was when his team came from obscurity to win the city championship.
He was a sports enthusiast and knew the history behind all the players and teams. He especially loved the Washington Redskins, Colorado Avalanche, LA Lakers, and much to the dismay of many of his friends, Tom Brady and the Patriots.
In his later years, he divorced Mandie Jo. He reconnected with his childhood sweetheart, Kristy, and loved her two daughters, Mandy and Aubrey, always praying for them and giving them thoughtful gifts and support during hard times.
He was the person many of his friends would turn to in times of crisis. He was generous with his time and attention and had many loyal friends and was like a favorite uncle to many of their children.
He worked for many years as a dispatcher for the Montana Highway Patrol in Helena, MT and was known for his ability to remain calm during times of crisis, displaying a natural skill for diffusing tense encounters and turning them into amicable exchanges.
There will be either a celebration of Mike Emerson’s life once restrictions are lifted or a virtual funeral for his family of friends. Please email your contact information to edelweissforever52@gmail.com to be contacted for details of his commemoration. Please visit http://www.never-gone.
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Dan Roemmich says
The world has lost a good and decent person
Larry Adorni says
I will always be grateful to Emerson for always being a friendly voice when we spoke. I will forever miss our joking and our conversations about sports! Rest in peace, Big Papi! I miss you already. Larry 117
Tammy Perkins says
Emerson, you will be missed. Gone from out sight but never from out hearts. Thank you for your service. 139
Jay Nelson says
Emerson you always had a calm voice in times of chaos. In calm times you always found a way to talk about football. You will be missed. God bless your family and those that loved you.
Jay Nelson 120
Andrew Novak says
I always enjoyed visiting on the phone with Emerson when things were quiet. We would talk about the perennial underperformance of his sacred ‘Skins. We would discuss the multiple talents and generally superior athletic abilities of my sacred Pittsburgh Steelers, who Emerson admired after a few other clubs. Our only strong disagreement was about Tom Brady, who wins entirely too much! It was good working with you buddy.
Andrew Novak 160
Wade Fisher - Retired 225 says
I always enjoyed being dispatched by you Emerson. Always the calm in the storms that occurred quite frequently. On the occasions that I would come to the dispatch center it was always a delight to remind you that you loved the wrong football team!! I will miss you greatly!
Ross Tuggle 321 says
Thanks, Emerson.
Shawn Fowler-Retired MHP241 says
Emerson will surely be missed. He was always friendly and felt like a friend even though we mostly only talked on the radio. May God bless his soul and those that love him.
patrick mccarthy 124 says
Emerson you were a great dispatcher who worked with a trooper first attitude which was greatly missed. You voice had a calming effect on me and it got me through some dark calls.
Alicia Bragg says
Emerson convinced me to apply for the job as a dispatcher for MHP when we met at the academy. He was my buddy and razzed me as much as he could for my choice of sports teams. I miss him on the other side of the radio. Rest easy friend. Alicia Bragg 184
Danny L Sons # 311 says
Emerson, Thanks for all you did as my dispatcher you will be missed greatly. It was always nice to hear your voice on the radio and talk with you on the phone. Your since of humor was golden when you sent me to weird calls. You will always be remembered fondly by me and other Troopers in the field that had the pleasure of knowing you. Thanks for a job well done.
Andy Barbera 175 says
Never thought another individual would share the weight/pain of being an O’s and ‘Skins fan, in Montana. I was with you a short while but enjoyed every minute talking to you.
Andy Barbera 175
John Nickelson MHP 168 says
May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, and rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Adam Olivas MHP301 Retired says
Emerson, You were always there to answer my calls, I could depend on a quick and professional response which made me feel if I needed help you were there to deliver. You brought a secure and safe feeling to those working the highways, especially during the late night shifts. Thanks for being there for me Pal. I only met with you one time and as always, its nice to put the face with the voice, that voice that brought confidence and reassurance. Until we meet again……