CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON

CHRISTOPHER VAN JOHNSON

Sept. 13, 1968 May 8, 2022

Christopher Van Johnson, 53, of San Diego, CA quietly passed away at his home on May 8th, 2022.

Van grew up and attended school in Southern CA Imperial Valley, where he participated in 4-H and Future Farmers of America. He was a star athlete excelling in baseball and in national BMX racing, to which his many awards can attest. After graduating from Central Union High School, Van attended Universal Technical Institute in Phoenix, AZ where he studied HVAC. An expert in his trade, and a connected member of his community, he built a successful air-conditioning and heating business, in San Diego. Van loved horses and celebrated many winners with his partners at Pay Me Stables. He loved entertaining, grilling, spending time with family and friends, and rooting on the Padres and Steelers. Van cared deeply for others and always offered a helping hand to anyone who needed one. Cherished and held deeply in the hearts of his family and friends, Van will be remembered and missed.

He is survived by parents, Jerry and Kay Johnson of Escondido, CA; daughter, Kaylie Rose Pravik, married to Cameron Pravik of Pasadena, Maryland; daughter, Christy Beth Johnson and her son Christopher McGinnis of San Diego, CA; son, Jacob Van Johnson of San Diego, CA; sister, Tiffany Johnson Greenlay, married to William Greenlay; nephew, Christopher Greenlay; niece, Catherine Greenlay of Ridgefield, Connecticut; special friend, Sandra Gamez Ross of Imperial, CA.

Flowers may be sent to Alhiser-Comer Mortuary located at 225 S. Broadway, Escondido, California, 92925.