DONALD JOHNSON Obituary

DONALD "LEFTY" JOHNSON 2/13/1926 - 10/22/2013 Donald Marcus Johnson "Lefty" passed on October 22, 2013, at his home in Helendale surrounded by family. He was born on February 13, 1926 in Glendale, CA and moved to Barstow at the age of 10. He attended the Barstow Schools before joining the Navy in February 1944 serving 2 years where he drove a landing craft while serving on the ship Victory. He was involved in the invasion of Guadalcanal. Lefty married Jacqueline Means on June 28,1947, in Barstow and remained there to raise his family. He was employed by Day & Night Market, Hartwick's Market, and Brubaker/Mann before retiring. His hobbies included playing and watching golf (lots of golf!), woodworking, playing softball at Hobbs Field in Barstow. He was an avid Dodger fan and loved following his families' endeavors. He was a member of Sun n Sky Men's Club and Silverlakes Men's Club. He was predeceased by Jackie, his wife of 65 years; survived by sons, Don Johnson (Yvonne) of Wrightwood and Mark Johnson of Helendale; 4 Grandchildren, Jaira Johnson McKeown (Damien) of Minden, NV, Jeff Johnson of La Verne, Ryan Johnson (Maryjo) of Helendale, Heather Johnson Grounds (Geoff) of Helendale; and 4 great-grandchildren, Keegan and Bryce Johnson, Cody and Madison Grounds. There will be a Celebration of Lefty's life at 14863 Bluegrass Dr., in Helendale on November 2 between 1 and 4 p.m. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Inland Valley Hospice, 15366 11th St., Suite 0 Victorville, CA 92395

Published by Daily Press on Oct. 27, 2013.
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So sorry to hear about your dad Mark...he was so sweet and kind...to all. I hope you and your family are doing alright....xxoo

LINDA JOHNSON

November 16, 2013

Mark and Don, sorry for your loss, Lefty was one of the most friendly guy's any one would could know.

Myron & Debbie Croel

October 28, 2013

Don, I didn't know your dad, but I am sorry for your loss. I know how it feels.

Curt Zeitelhack

October 28, 2013

Don and Mark: I am sorry for your loss. My now deceased dad loved working with him at Hartwicks. I remember him coming home saying how your dad had the gift of making others feel special. Please accept our sincere condolences.

Henry Cabrera Jr

October 28, 2013

What a good man, we will miss him! I'm sure he and Jackie are together again. My condolences to the family. Janie Eddy

Janie Eddy

October 28, 2013

Lefty, you where a strong loving man to so many people, but most of all a 'FAMILY MAN' we will love and cherish all the wonderful memories..So glad that you are with the love of your life. We love you ALL so much.

Rick and Lori Wagner

October 27, 2013

Don and Mark. My condolences to you and your families. Another Icon of the community has passed. Your father was a member of an elite group of people who made the community of Barstow what is was and what it will always be in my memory of my youth. They were the best next door neighbors a person could ask for. I was so glad we ran into them in 2011 at the Canton while we were in Barstow.

Leon Batanian

October 27, 2013

Grandpa lefty we love and miss you.....

Ryan Johnson

October 27, 2013

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