Larry James Johnson (2014)

JOHNSON, Larry James, 72, passed away peacefully with his family surrounding him.  Larry died with complications of pneumonia and flu on Thursday, January 16, 2014.

Larry was born May 27, 1941 in Lincoln County to Hubert and Metta Johnson.  He grew up on a farm near Lake Benton, Minnesota.  After high school graduation in 1959, he joined the US Air Force.  On January 16, 1966, Larry married Janis with their union being blessed two daughters, one son, and 47 years of life together.  After working a dairy farm with his father and brothers, Larry was employed by Dave Duus Sawmill, Ramsdell's Agricultural Service, and Cenex Harvest States.  He also worked part-time ad a rural mail carrier.  In 2006 Larry and Janis moved to Mesa where he worked for a tree service.  Larry was a member of Victory Lutheran Church, the American Legion Post #10 and enjoyed playing cards, bocce ball shuffleboard, hunting, and spending time with family and friends. 

Larry is remembered by his wife, Janis, and children Karla Shefield and (Paul) of  Exeter, Nebraska, Koni Withers and (Jerry) of Phoenix, and Brad Johnson and (Nga) of San Tan Valley, Arizona; eleven grandchildren, one great grandchild, a sister, and many other relatives and friends.

Blessed be Larry's memory.