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Patricia Johnson Obituary
(69), passed away from complications of a stroke on Saturday, August 4, surrounded by her family. She is survived by children Keith and Christine Johnson, Sue Jacobson and Nick Byrd, Mike Johnson and Lana Jacobson, and Jenny Bellusci; grandchildren Sam, Thomas, Anne-Marie, Jaclyn, Ryan, David, Jessie, Daniel and Dylan.
Born, June 19, 1938 in Gunnison, CO, to ranchers Rayman and Louetta Lehman. She became a virtuoso violin performer at University of Southern California in the late 1950's. While attending USC she met and married world-renowned tuba player Tommy Johnson, who predeceased her on October 16, 2006. Pat and Tommy would have been married fifty years on August 18, 2007.
In Pat's honor, a memorial service will be held on August 19 at 3:00 p.m. in Alumni Hall at Bishop Alemany High School, 11111 Alemany Drive, Mission Hills.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations could be made to the "Tommy and Pat Johnson Music Scholarship Fund" c/o University of Southern California Thornton School of Music, 840 W. 34th Street, MUS 408, Los Angeles, CA 90089.
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Miriam, Chris, Brian & Michael Wolverton
August 13, 2007
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Deborah Frankel
August 13, 2007
My memory of Pat will range from painted toe nails to world economics.These are the many coonversations that we would have over turkey sandwiches. Her voice was like a bird singing.Pat was the model of a mother protecting her family. She would do anything for them. They were her first love & then of course next came her violin. She will be deeply missed by myself & many others that had the honor of being part of all of our lives. Her legacy will live forever in our hearts. She & Tommy created an empire of Johnsons that began together many years ago & will continue for generations to come.
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