Peter Johansen

1920 - 2016

Peter W. Johansen
JANUARY 29, 1920 - MAY 12, 2016
Peter William Johansen passed away at the age of 96 due to a stroke, surrounded by his family on May 12, 2016, at the Alexander Cohen Hospice House in Hughson, CA.  Peter was born on February 29th, 1920 in Arcata, CA to his parents Amos and Josephine Johansen, both of which precede him in death. Peter is also preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Pearl Burnett Johansen along with his siblings Lovie DeGraef Scrimsher, Amos Johansen, and Rebecca Musselman. Peter is survived by his current wife of 13 years Marilyn Gresham Johansen, his children Linda Lyle (Tom) Castle Rock, CO;  Larry Johansen (Mariko) of Stockton; Lance Johansen of New York City; and Nobuo Shibano (Yoko) of Japan. Peter is also remembered through Marilyn's children Denise (Bryan) Wilson, and Kent (Mindy) Gresham. Peter is loved by his grandchildren Todd (Christine) Lyle, Matt (Erin) Lyle, and Kiyoka (Scott) Hansen; and also by Marilyn's grandchildren Claire Wilson, Lauren Wilson, Ava Gresham, and Robby Gresham. Peter will also be remembered through his one great-grandchild Abby Lyle.
As life-long active resident of Stanislaus County, Peter graduated from Turlock High School in 1938 and then Modesto Junior College shortly after. Peter was the founder of the Stanislaus Partners in Education and the Parent Institute for Quality Education in Stanislaus County, President of the Modesto Rotary Club in 1972-1973, and was a founding member and President of the Western Floor Association. Peter honorably served his country in the US Army Air Forces (Core). His life's occupations included being the owner of House of Carpets, Mayor of Modesto from 1963-1967, and Pastor at First Baptist Church. Being such an active member of the Modesto community, Peter has the Johansen High School named after him. Peter was very dedicated to God, his family, and serving his community.
A public visitation will be held at Franklin & Downs Funeral Home – McHenry Chapel on Friday May 20 from 6:00-9:00 PM. A graveside service will be held the following day on Saturday May 21 at Lakewood Memorial Park at 10AM. Immediately following the graveside service, there will be a memorial service at the CrossPoint Community Church located at the Corner of 12th & M in Modesto at 12PM. For any donations please consider the Alexander Cohen Hospice House and CrossPoint Community Church.
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