E. Dean Johnson, 73, of Independence, MO, passed away Tuesday June 28, 2005 at Independence Regional Health Center. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Saturday July 9, 2005, at DW Newcomer's Sons Noland Rd Chapel. In lieu of flowers the family suggest contributions to the Western Missouri Shooters...
Dean was a true gentleman, with a way of getting things done. He had principles and goals. He worked at achieving the one without losing the other. He will be very missed.
Sheila Stokes-Begley
July 06, 2005 | Harrisonville, MO
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On my very first day at work at the Corps, Dean introduced himself and gave me a coffee cup. I hadn't brought one that day. I said I'd bring one the next day. He said no it's yours to keep. I used that same "pink" cup for all of the 31+ years until I retired.
Over the years we became genuine "buddies" both at work and away from work. We scoured the countryside canoeing, camping, spelunking, target shooting, collecting, visiting historical sites and spots of interest.
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