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for Thomas Johnson
July 22, 2011
We enjoyed being classmates of Wendell at Roosevelt. We are glad he enjoyed life in Arizona with his family. We're sure he will be missed. Wayne & Kate Stafford (Houston, TX)
Cathey Banks
March 22, 2011
I will always remember Wendell for the kind and gentle person that I found him to be. He is sorely missed.
Ginny Beal
February 28, 2011
Wendell was the BEST teacher ever! And such a fine man. A friend to all. So sad to lose him, but good to know he's in that glorious place on the other side.
Carol Lyons
February 19, 2011
WENDELL WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED. EACH TIME I GO BY THE SIGNS HE INSTALLED HE PUT UP WITH HOME NUMBERS, I WILL THINK FONDLY OF HIM. HE HELPED MY MOTHER WHO WAS LOST,AND BROUGHT HER HOME. THIS BIT OF KINDNESS WAS JUST AN EXAMPLE THE THE KIND OF PERSON HE WAS. HE WILL BE A GREAT LOSS TO OUR LITTLE COMMUNITY AND TO ME PERSONALLY
Gary Hickey
February 18, 2011
I did not know Wendell. I have heard about him from a good friend of mine named John Hess. Prior to Wendell's passing John was telling me stories about how long he had known Wendell, had him as a teacher, they worked together building a house, etc. You could just tell from listening to John what affection, admiration and respect he had for Wendell. I consider John to be a real top drawer kind of guy and if he spoke glowingly about someone, that someone deserved it and was truly special. John also told me that Wendell had no fear of dying, that he had seen what it was like on the other side and that it was truly glorious. I am sorry you lost Wendell and sorry that John lost such a good friend and mentor. Hearing John speak it was clear the world was a better place with Wendell in it. May you lean heavily on your faith and God as never before as you struggle through this time. Thank you for allowing me to share.
katie
February 16, 2011
Wendell - you taught me much about simple honesty and courage and how we all learn from one another how better to love, all the time... Thank you. I can see that wonderful grin!
Richard Meyer
February 16, 2011
Rest in peace. You are missed.
Debbie Hicks
February 15, 2011
Wendell,
We feel your presence in the "hood" everyday. Thanks for the brief time
we shared. I'm still smiling.
Judith Meyer
February 15, 2011
Thank you, Wendell, for your warm and friendly welcome, and your Chili Keesh recipe!
Ann Christensen
February 14, 2011
Dearest Wendell,
You were an inspiration to a young faculty member. Thank you for your guidance and the wisdom that you shared but most of all thank you for your laughter that still rings in the hallways of PCC.
Lisa McCaughey Enfinger
February 14, 2011
I want to express my deepest condolences to Mr. Johnson's family. The notice mentions that he taught chemistry at Pima College, but before that, he taught chemistry at Catalina High School. I had the privilege of being a student in "WJ's" chemistry/pre-organic chemistry class as a sophomore, then went on to become one of his lab assistants during my junior and senior years (Class of '78). We had some great times in that chemistry class. WJ was always doing some kind of funky experiment as a way of teaching the basic concepts; the more noise it made, the better he liked it! At some point, he learned that my dad was a professor of biochemistry at the U of A, so every year during my tenure as a student, he invited my dad to give a couple of guest lectures during the pre-organic section of the course. I enjoyed that because my dad was also a great teacher, and I loved "showing him off" to my admiring classmates. During my years as his lab assistant, WJ developed such confidence in my knowledge of the subject matter that I often graded his exams myself. I was allowed to mix the solutions and compounds for many of the class assignments myself, with very little supervision. But my fondest memory of WJ was his love for the "rosebud" cinnamon rolls that our school cafeteria sold in the mornings. One year, I was assigned to be his lab assistant during the first period of the day. He would send me over to the cafeteria to get him a rosebud; sometimes he would give me extra money and tell me to get one for myself. To sum up, WJ was a "cool" teacher, in our parlance. He knew how to relate to youngsters, had a great sense of humor, and knew how to make a deadly dull subject--inorganic chemistry--interesting and fun. A light has definitely gone out of this world with his passing. Mr. Johnson's family is in my prayers.
Lori Andersen
February 14, 2011
Wendell,
I will miss your ready wit and delightful smile.
Lori Andersen
February 14, 2011
Wendell, I'll miss your ready wit and delightful smile.
BECKI
February 14, 2011
WEN,
YOU WILL ALWAYS LIVE IN MY HEART. HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY. BECKI
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