Allan Johnson Obituary

Born to Isaac and Dorothy Johnson on December 11, 1938 in Phoenix, Ariz. Allan Johnson entered into his rest on September 4, 2010. He was a long-time resident of the desert and is survived by his sons, Allan A. Johnson, Jr,, Sean A. Johnson; step-daughter Karen Berkshire and grandchildren Sean Berkshire and Holly Berkshire; companion, Marilyn; former wife, Barbara A. Follas and mother, Jeri Williams. He was preceded in death by wife Lindalee A. Johnson. He spent four years in the U.S. Navy after which he and his father worked on the construction of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway in 1962. He remained in the employment of the Tram for forty-eight years thereafter until the date of his passing. During this time, Allan was also involved in public service belonging to the Palm Springs Mounted Police Search and Rescue for thirty-three years attaining the rank of captain. He participated in other special events such as rodeos and served as Parade Chairman. In noteworthy addition he was a long-time member of the well known club Los Compadres where he served three terms as president. He was an avid outdoorsman and spent many enjoyable hours with his close friends indulging in his favorite sport, ocean fishing. His loyalty to the community and hard work endeared him to hundreds of people in his very worthy and productive lifetime and he will be missed and fondly remembered by all. Service will be at Los Compadres, 1849 S. El Cielo, Palm Springs, CA 92262 at 2pm, Saturday, September 18, 2010.

Published by The Desert Sun from Sep. 16 to Sep. 21, 2010.
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Allan, I can't believeyou are gone. We had one more trip. Your were an amazing fisherman who taught my girls and I so much. You will be missed. You always took time to check our all the poles and make sure that everyone was set up right. That last trip was just not the same with our you. We miss you. Our lives are better because of him.

Jennine Bandeaux

September 27, 2010

Allan was one great guy, as a fellow member of the PS-Mounted police we served, worked together for over 20-yrs, he was lotta fun to be around, big guy you will be missed!
"Vaya-Con-Dios"

Rick Cochran

September 21, 2010

Allan you are missed Dearly!! I remember the good times you, dad, and I had at the Del Mar fishing show, I was looking forward to going on an three day ocean fishing adventure with you and dad. Please take care of Roger. God Bless you!!! We all love Allan!!! Allan please stop by and visit us at the Tramway whenever you ca, or visit dad and I on a fishing trip we are on.

Aaron Jones

September 21, 2010

I'm very sorry to hear of your dad's passing...Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Scott and Joy Meredith

September 18, 2010

It seems like another life... In 1980 knowing Alan was fun. He introduced me to the Bay Leaf trees past tower one and was the best fisherman on the trams deep sea trip out of San Diego. He was always in a good humour and was a great trainer. I still have his left hand scribbling on my socket wrenches from when we worked together. God speed to Alan... It was a wonderful trip all the way to the top...

Glenn King - Tramway employee #320

September 17, 2010

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Samantha & Hollee Garcia

September 16, 2010

He was the best guy to work with. I will miss allan alot.

MAURICIO GUTIERREZ

September 16, 2010

MAURICIO GUTIERREZ

September 16, 2010

He was really a great guy, and will be missed by many. Bill & Carol Terry

Bill & Carol Terry

September 16, 2010

"Just the Other Day"... my goodness, Allan, how many times have we all heard you say that? And now, my friend, "just the other day", is now. It's time for you to rest...be at peace and remember "just the other day". God Bless..Linda Vivian

September 16, 2010

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