JOHNSON,
Andrew
"Orville"
(Age 93)

Andrew "Orville" Johnson, age 93, a 60 year resident of Spokane passed away on February 6, 2011. He was born on December 13, 1917 to Andrew and Batilda Johnson in Edmond, ND. Orville graduated from Isabel Consolidated High School in Isabel, ND in 1934. In 1940, he married Florence, his wife of 62 years who preceded him in death in 2002. Orville sold medical supplies and equipment for nearly 45 years until his retirement in 1999 at the age of 81 from Bergen Brunswig. He was truly an icon in the Greater Spokane medical sales community. Orville loved to laugh, tell jokes, and have fun. He also loved entertaining friends and family at his Hayden Lake cabin. He was very kind and compassionate. Orville truly was a one of a kind and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, one brother and three sisters. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. At his request, no services will be held.

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Published by Spokesman-Review from Feb. 11 to Feb. 12, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Andrew Johnson

6 Entries

February 17, 2011

For many years Orville was a special friend!

In 1949, when I was a young teenager, I first met Orville when my friends and myself were frequent visitors to Orville's "SHADLE LADDLE" in the Shadle neighborhood before there was a high school or park. It was located on the north side of Wellesley between Ash and Oak streets. He always made sure there was our favorite soda, ice cream and jukebox music available. All the neighborhood kids believed he was the greatest - always with his fun and smiles.

Years went by. After I became an RN, I worked for many years in a Spokane medical office. Shortly after starting, in the early 1970s, who walked into our office? Yes, there was Orville ready to take another order for our needed medical equipment and supplies. After all the years, we reestablished our friendship with all his fun and jokes. It was always a joy to see him each time he came to the office!

Orville knew I was a Mt. Spokane National Ski Patroller, and donated medical supplies that could not be sold, and could always be used for the rescue of injured skiers.

Orville, you will always be an appreciated friend, who made a big difference in many lives!!

- - Edna Worthington Fruit

John Lund

February 15, 2011

Orville will always be in our thoughts and cherished memories. Although often seperated by distance, Orville always felt close and you could talk to him like you saw him yesterday. Orville was a connection to our extended family and reminded us how much we all are linked together, through the generations and across the states, even internationally. He brought a part of Al, Agnes, John, Ernie, and all with him wherever he went. Through many trips to Hayden Lake, fishing expeditions in BC, junkets to Chicago for liver sausage and even here to Huntsville, AL for some BBQ and Bourbon, we shared some of life's best moments with Orville. For all who knew and loved Orville, remember to have fun in life, and as he would have put it: "Talk smart and keep your capacity fully surrencified!"
John Lund and family east of the Mississippi.

Jeff Rogers

February 14, 2011

Orville you taught me alot about salemanship! You taught me alot about taking care of the customer and how to bring a smile to them. I will always remember your humor and those darn buttones you always wore! You were a legend then and a legend now. Thank you for leaving your mark in an industry. Jeff

Karen Goveia Allan

February 12, 2011

I have many great memories of my Great Uncle Orville, the first that comes to mind is he always called me Agnus. He called my friends Agnus too! He enjoyed teasing and making others laugh while making us all feel welcome in his home or at the cabin. No one ever had to ask for any refreshment, his bar was always open. Cheers to you Uncle Orville!

Gene Campbell

February 12, 2011

"I had the good fortune to know Orville for several years recalling favorite memories and good times shared, I admired his kind generosity and unique sense of humor. He will be greatly missed!"

Mark Goveia

February 11, 2011

I have some many wonderful memories of "Uncle" Orville. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. I am sure he and my dad are having a cocktail at this very moment.

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