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Kermit Johnson Obituary

Kermit Richard Johnson, 82, of Shell Beach, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012, at Marian Hospital in Santa Maria. He was born in North Dakota in 1929 and moved to California in 1958 with his wife, Dorothy. They settled in Shell Beach, where they raised their five children. After Kermit retired from Weber''s Bread Company in 1991, he began a second career - he coached his beloved Dodgers from the comfort of his recliner chair. Kermit also greatly enjoyed fishing, traveling and spending time with his family. Kermit is survived by his wife of 56 years, Dorothy Jean Johnson; their five children; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a beloved extended family, including their wonderful and caring Shell Beach neighbors. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, at Lady Family Mortuary, 555 Fair Oaks in Arroyo Grande. Family and friends are invited to attend a reception at 3 p.m. later that day at the Shell Beach Veteran''s Hall, 230 Leeward in Pismo Beach. Lady Family Mortuary 489-4717 Arroyo Grande

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Published by San Luis Obispo County Tribune on Sep. 19, 2012.

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Jessica (Johnson) Orozco

September 20, 2012

Grandpa Johnson we will all miss you terribly. The Johnson family will be forever changed without your presence. My warmest memories include a recliner, a house full of family and lots of talking, playing games over food! Your passion for the Dodgers, chocolate, supporting the Chumash Casino, traveling, and black coffee will stay with me for as long as I live! Love you Grandpa, we will have a joyous reunion again one day.

September 20, 2012

My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Johnson Family. Kerm was like my second dad growing up since my dad was unable to do alot of things with me.

I have fond memories of riding in the Hilman, working on "blue" with Doug and Kerm, and Kerm taking my dad and I fishing at Lopez on the boat.

His love of Chevys always made my love of Fords the subject of many "discussions" between us, and I treasure his passion to this day.

Rarely do I drive through Shell Beach that I don't turn down the old street in hopes of seeing Kerm in the yard for a quick visit.

Our prayers are with all of you at this time.

Sincerely,
Chuck Ellison

Dave and Cheri Husband

September 19, 2012

We'll miss Kermit, he was a good friend and fellow work partner. There are many good memories that Kermit and Dorothy are a big part of in our family.

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