Quintin Elmer Johnson

Quintin Elmer Johnson 

Quintin Elmer Johnson (58) of Fort Lupton, Colorado sadly left our world, with his beloved dog, Lillie, in a semi accident on April 27, 2025, while returning home to his family. Elmer was born on April 5, 1967, to the parents of Harold Leroy Johnson and Louise Viola Breshears Eskildson of Emmett, Idaho.  

As a child Elmer attended the “country school” of Letha Elementary and Central Mesa Middle School. A typical country boy, he enjoyed being outside. Running around, causing mischief, chasing chickens and playing Evel Knievel, he definitely kept his mama on her toes.  In his teens, Elmer spent his summers in the mountains of Donnelly, Idaho on his family's property, where he enjoyed spending time on the lake fishing with his dad, camping, sitting around the fire and riding motorcycles. Elmer continued on to Emmett High School, where he graduated Class of 1985. 

Elmer’s first “real” job was at Keystone, where he loved making pizza and flipping dough. But more than that it was the perfect place to hang out with all his friends. During this time, he had a little yellow baja bug, that he was often seen driving all over town.  Elmer went on to work for Classic Kitchens in 1986, where he continued to work for 13 years. There he learned to be the master craftsman he would become. He truly could not build just a box.  Following that, Elmer took his knowledge and his talent and ventured out on his own, starting his own business, Streamside Construction, continuing to build his portfolio. 

In 2007, Elmer moved up to Northern Idaho to build a log cabin home for his sister, Bj, and brother-in-law, Len. Here, he was given the opportunity to let his imagination run wild, showcasing all his amazing talent and skilled carpentry work. After completion, he hung up his tools and he turned his focus to a new journey, in the oil field. In 2011, Elmer left for Riverton, Wyoming where he worked for Sanjel Oil Field and learned a new trade. He was supervisor for a crew in cementing services. He loved it there and gained a whole new family of friends. In 2014, Elmer transferred to Colorado, settling in Fort Lupton continuing to learn everything he could about the oil field. After Sanjel dissolved, he became the owner operator of his own company, Spider Monkey Trucking and Hot Shot. He truly loved learning and the opportunity to meet new people and see new places. It gave him so much joy. He loved traveling the roads his job took him on and the challenge it gave him; he loved helping people along the way and genuinely cared about every single person he met. 

In high school, Elmer met Kelly their junior year. They always felt it was strange they didn’t know each other up until that point in such a small town, where everybody knew everybody. Their first official date was senior prom, a year later. Elmer and Kelly were married on June 26, 1987, in Emmett, Idaho and were coming up on 38 years together. Elmer’s love for his, Kelly Anne, was shown through constant love notes, I Love You's, endless support, he was her biggest cheerleader. Always encouraging her to chase her dreams and helping her accomplish her goals at whatever means necessary. And constant reminders to always stay positive in moments of doubt. They were lovers, they were best friends, they were each other's “Goose”. 
In February of 1989, they welcomed a baby girl, Jessica Ashley and were so blessed. She was daddy’s little girl. And then in May of 1992, they welcomed a son, Jakob, after being told by everyone it would be a girl, Elmer was so happy to have his boy. 

Elmer loved being outdoors in the forest and was always busy doing something. He enjoyed camping, hunting, shooting and he loved going on fishing trips with his father-in-law. He also found great joy in cooking, specifically cast iron and Dutch oven, he loved using the smoker and appreciated a good piece of meat. In his spare time, he still occasionally picked up his tools and would do side jobs, keeping his carpentry skills fresh. Elmer loved life, he lived it to the fullest. He believed it was all about having fun, no matter what he was doing. He was always being goofy, telling jokes, had a smile on his face and had an infectious laugh. Yet, he never let having a good time get in his way of his dedication to his career. He was such a hard worker and the most amazing craftsman. His work was always beautiful and mind so creative. He had such big dreams, not just for himself but for everyone. He loved the journey and just wanted to be successful at life and would do anything to help others be as well. He was so caring, patient and just had the biggest heart. He would give, when he didn’t have anything to give. He had absolutely no fear, couldn’t turn down a dare, yet could be quite stubborn. His loyalty to his family wasn’t like any other. They meant everything to him. We loved him, but he loved harder. 
Elmer had one true love, a daughter who cherished him and a son who idolized him. He was the role-model of a husband, daddy, grandpa and pop-pop.  

Dad, we know how much you loved us, and we hope you know how much we loved you. We know how proud we made you, we hope you know you made us proud too. Although we wish you were still here with us, we were not done with you. We promise to stick together and always love each other too. We will walk together side by side, hand in hand, take care of, love and protect mama just as you would have done. These promises we make to you, even though we can no longer walk in your footsteps, please continue to watch over us and help us continue your legacy on.  
Elmer was preceded in death by his dad, Harold Johnson of Emmett, Idaho and sister Sherrie Day of Boise, Idaho. Elmer is survived by his wife Kelly Anne Johnson of Fort Lupton, Colorado; daughter Jessica (Gregg) Jorgensen of Nampa, Idaho; son Jakob (Brianna) Johnson of Brighton, Colorado; grandchildren, Adam Jorgensen, Savannah Jorgensen, Emarie Johnson, Kooper Johnson; mother, Louise Eskildson of Deary, Idaho; sisters, BJ Loyd of Deary, Idaho; Billie Robbins of Pendleton, Oregon; brother, William Fischer of Emmett, Idaho and many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. 

We appreciate all your love and support during this difficult time. If you have any stories or pictures to share, please do so at elmersdaddyadventures@gmail.com. 
At this time, there is no service. But the family is planning on holding a celebration of life in Emmett, Idaho at a future date. 

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