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Mark Twain Johnson

1944 - 2016

Mark Twain Johnson obituary, 1944-2016, Sacramento, CA

BORN

1944

DIED

2016

Mark Johnson Obituary

Mark Twain Johnson passed away November 25, 2016, at the age of 72. He was a life long resident of Roseville. Mark served in Korea for the US Army. He also spent a year in Germany to complete his B.A. degree, in English and German, from Cal State Sacramento. He retired, after 29 years, from the State of California, as Director of Industrial Relations. He was an active, twenty-year member of the Sacramento Bee Book Club. He enjoyed the music of Bob Dylan, and brought laughter and humor to everyone he met. Mark was devoted to his family, and is survived by his wife of 42 years, Linda, and sons Dash and Steven Johnson, sister Maxine, and brother Bill.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Dec. 4, 2016.

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A. H.

December 8, 2016

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

David Koester

December 6, 2016

No life loved is long enough!
I always felt a little bit better about life knowing Mark was around.
Have a safe journey my friend--until we meet again. Your good buddy, Dave

MARIAN KELTON-MOORE

December 6, 2016

sorry to hear of your loss. I am from his graduating class in LINCOLN. HE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE.

December 5, 2016

My condolence to the family. May you find comfort in God who is there for you at this time. Psalms 94:19.

Mark Soto

December 3, 2016

Very sorry to hear of Mark's passing. He was truly a fun guy to work with. His exploits on our State Fund softball team are legendary! Safe home Mark.

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