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Brian Johnson Obituary
Family and friends are grieving the loss of Brian David Johnson, age 51, on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 in Barstow, CA. He was born April 13, 1962 in Riverside, CA. He lived most of his life in Newhall, CA and attended local schools. Following his school years and military service, Brian was a cross-country trucker for 25 years. Brian resided in the CA Veterans Home in Barstow for almost two years. Cause of death was cardiac arrest following his battle of more than ten years against the scourge of COPD (pulmonary disease).
He is survived by his mother, Glenda Johnson; daughter, Desirae; sisters, Valerie Johnson-Redrow and Linda (Rusty) Parr; brother, Eric (Carole) Johnson; nieces and nephews: Stephanie, Eric, Michael, and Adam Parr; Jonathan and Jared Redrow; Kelli, Amy, Van, and Kyle Johnson. He was preceded in death by his father, Pete.
His family was important to him and Brian was a special support for his mother even as his own health was steadily deteriorating. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Two separate memorial services will be held: one at the CA Veterans Home in Barstow, CA and one at the First Presbyterian Church, 24317 Newhall Avenue, Newhall, CA 91321 on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. Brian's cremains will be distributed at sea at a future date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to CA Veterans Home, 100 East Veterans Pkwy, Barstow, CA 92311 or to Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, 23845 McBean Pkwy, Valencia, CA 91355 .
The Signal, October 20, 2013
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November 13, 2013
Brian you were the brother i didn't have!! We all miss you up here in Idaho
R.I.P. Going to miss you.
Peace To you, Johnson Family
Jessi Winchester
November 8, 2013
Back in the 80s my son Reed Schwarz and Brian and several other CB friends their age used to play Hide & Seek around Newhall via vehicles. They would talk to each other and try to find each other. Reed was short a year of a drivers license so I did the driving after work and on weekends. They had such fun and Brian's handle was Yosemite Sam then too. He had the cutest little crush on me and fixed me dinner one night - even 'stole' a bottle of wine from his dad which I made him take back home. He had such a gentle spirit and was such a good person. So sad to hear he had such a hard time the past decade. All the good ones seem to be becoming angels.
Jeff Lui
November 2, 2013
I am in sad to hear the news of Brian's passing. I met him via the CB radio and known him by his handle of "Yosemite Sam" He was a great guy, loving friend.
Richard & Ursula Goodban
October 25, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to you on your loss of Brian, Richard enjoyed watching him fly his Kite on the Beach. He was a caring person
October 24, 2013
Love to Glenda, Valerie, Linda, Eric and all the kids! We knew, enjoyed and loved Brian since he was a little guy. He was so kind and his warm spirit will live on through all of us who appreciated him so much.
Joanie and Dale Donalson
Margaret Warr
October 20, 2013
Glenda Sorry to hear of Brian's Death...
Matt Woods
October 20, 2013
Such a sad farewell to such a terrific person. Brian had a great heart and he was a wonderful friend. No guile in him whatsoever. Those of us who counted him as friends were blessed for the gift.
My prayers of comfort and peace to his mom, sister and brother and all of the extended family members. Your Brian left an indelible mark on me and I will mourn his passing.
By the grace of God, I'll see him again in Heaven and get to pick up that tremendous friendship where we left it off, so many years ago.
God Bless to all who knew and loved Brian.
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