Daniel Lee Johnson

Daniel Lee Johnson obituary, Tempe, AZ

Daniel Lee Johnson

Daniel Johnson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 1, 2024.
Daniel Lee Johnson passed away on 8/20/24 at Honor Health Osborn. He is survived by: mother Irene Johnson, sisters, Ruth Johnson, and Elizabeth Brock; brothers David Johnson and Christopher Johnson. His niece is Aurora Brock and nephews are, Peter Johnson, David Johnson, Cason Brock, Christian Johnson, and DomNyk Johnson.

Daniel was a generous person. He supported many organizations and gave to those in need. He was an accomplished learner, graduating from Arizona State with a BS in Exercise and Wellness and an MS in Business and was a registered EMT. Daniel was a self learner and could accomplish anything he set his mind to. Danny (as he is fondly remembered by his family) had an unwavering love for sports, especially the Arizona Cardinals.

Please join us for a Memorial service to celebrate the life of Daniel, which will be held at Church at South Mountain on September 13, at 10:00am.

Family is requesting donations be made to St. Jude’s or Kwamie Lassiter Foundation on Daniel's behalf in lieu of flowers.

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July 25, 2025

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Peter Johnson

July 25, 2025

I miss you uncle so much

Peter Johnson

July 25, 2025

Regina Gatlin-Buck

July 18, 2025

For the short time I knew Daniel he was a funny and wonderful person and meeting him the first time he asked me could he give me a hug and I said yes and immediately I knew from the hug that he had a heart of GOLD band was a very Genuine stand up man and had a very pure spirit and heart to go with it and he is truly missed by me Love you Daniel and I may see you very soon

Allyna Moton

February 14, 2025

I'll always remember how intelligent you were. I miss you so very much Friend and will always love you. I knew that the last time I saw you would be the last time and I hate that that was the case

Theresa Eustace

September 12, 2024

Powder was one of the best I worked with on Grave shift. I knew he would always have my back and I had nothing to worry about when he was near. I will miss his laugh, ugly hand writing, smart@$$ remarks and stylish blazers. I hope he knew how much he was loved. Rest in peace Powder.
Theresa Eustace

Mike Salvus

September 8, 2024

I worked with Daniel for many years at Casino Arizona / Talking Stick. We worked graveyard shift together and shared many laughs. We also shared an unforgettable trip to Las Vegas with our mutual friend Erik. We traveled to The World Series of Poker and participated in the casino employees event. Daniel did the best out of the three and "cashed " in the event. During the trip we stayed at Planet Hollywood and enjoyed cocktails and many hours of playing Pai Gow together. Planet Hollywood also offered daily poker tournaments, Daniel is so good at poker that he won all four daily tournaments that he entered on the trip ! I will always remember this trip and how great Daniel is with numbers and dominating the opponents. I will also remember how dedicated Daniel is to his work, he pays attention to details and is always at the top of his game. He always made work fun and entertained the whole graveyard crew. We will all miss him dearly, he was one of a kind !

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September 2, 2024

Daniel, my buddy, my friend, I miss you. From our days breaking in the industry together, to moving to Phoenix together, to going on fun adventures, golfing, Cardinal games. We had so many debates and deep philosophical discussions. I would argue with you, and I think you did the same, just because we enjoyed the challenge of our minds headbutting. I always had to bring my A game. You made me sharper and better, and you made everything more fun. Thank you for so many good and wonderful memories. I'm glad I had my camera before cell phones. Say hi to our dear friend Dana. You are both missed. I miss you my friend!

Allyna Moton

September 1, 2024

I'll miss so many things about you Powder. The Cardinals games, going to eat at Lo Lo's and Beni Han Han, your coming to my house for game nights and Friendsgiving dinners (even tho you blamed me for your weight gain afterwards) your laugh EVERYTHING. You left an imprint on me and my babies that can never be replaced. I love you Friend Rest Peacefully

Elizabeth Brock

September 1, 2024

Elizabeth Brock

September 1, 2024

Elizabeth Brock

September 1, 2024

My big brother. You walking me down the aisle to give me away will always be one of my favorite memories.
I´ll forever miss you until we meet again in heaven.

Peter johnson

September 1, 2024

I remember eating at a restaurant with my gma it was the native new Yorker we played a trivia game on the phone and I actually got one right it was about Edgar Alan poe quoting the raven

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