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William Bevan Johnson

Bakersfield, California

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William Bevan Johnson Born July 3, 1943, passed into eternity November 14, 2013 at the age of 70. Bill was born in Pomona, California to Caleb Merton Johnson and Margaret Keating Johnson. Bill was active in the San Dimas Troop of the Boy Scouts where he earned a multitude of badges. He also...

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Laurel-
Thoughts and Prayers going out to you Sweet friend! I'm So Proud to have had Bill for my Government Teacher at Highland 1985/86 :-) And to have Reconnected the last couple years.
Yes, He will be missed.... He will Always be Remembered Fondly!
You are Precious Laurel - All My Love
Trish (Farley) Lamas

I will always remember Bill as one of the most energetic and sincerely helpful colleagues I have ever known. He was a great champion of student learning through the use of technology and spearheaded its implementation at Highland High School. I am proud to say he made me a better Teacher Librarian because of my association with him. Laurel, my thoughts are with you and your family at this time of mourning.

It was with great sadness that I learned of the passing of my friend and colleague Bill Johnson. His energies seemed to have few boundaries during the 30+ years I had the pleasure of watching him teach and coach. The Mustangs must have tears as they recently "lost" a sensational Cross Country graduate this summer and now an assistant Cross County coach. I recently returned to Bakersfield in a wheelchair and feel cheated in not being able to visit with Bill as I thought he was in...

Dear Laurel and family, I was saddened to hear of Bill's passing. As a Highland High colleague for many years, I always found Bill to be such an up-beat person offering many pleasantries throughout the years. May God's comfort be with you. Dell-Louise Marsh