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1935
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2022
Dean Johnson Obituary
Dean Robert Johnson
March 1935 - Nov. 2022
On November 4, 2022, Dean Robert Johnson, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away at home surrounded by his family.
Dean was born in Portland, Oregon in 1935. He moved to Longview in 1954 after marrying his high school sweetheart, Shirley.
Survivors include his wife Shirley (68 years), his daughters Linda Johnson, Lori Sumpter and Connie Blanchard, His grandchildren Alexander VanCuren and Alyssa VanCuren, his brother Jay Johnson, his sister Emmalu Lamping and his sons in law Tom Grinsfelder and Jack Blanchard.
Dean and Shirley enjoyed traveling in their RV all over the U.S. spending many Fall months in Palm Desert, CA. They also traveled the world on many cruises. Family vacations included trips to Disneyland, Kauai, the beach, houseboating on Lake Shasta, and cruises to Alaska and Europe.
Extra special trips with just the grandchildren were a road trip to Disneyland, Rouge River, Canada, and the beach.
Dean and his brother Bill Potter (deceased) ran a very successful plumbing and sheet metal business. Dean and Shirley owned and maintained several apartment and commercial properties, never fully retiring.
Hobbies included woodworking, classic cars, boating, traveling, and spending time with his family.
A Celebration of Dean's Life will be held at the Longview Country Club on November 26, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. Friends and family are invited to join us and share a feast of appetizers.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to our local Hospice center who helped us through such a difficult time.
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Jodi Fowler
November 20, 2022
Shirley, Connie, Linda, Lori. Alyssa & Alex, I´m so very sorry about the loss of your amazing Daddy. You have all been in my prayers. Much love, Jodi Fowler
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Linda Keller
November 16, 2022
Mr. Johnson was my favorite landlord. When I'd call him to fix or replace something, he'd practically be knocking on my door before I hung up
My favorite thing was his supply of "dad jokes".
I miss you, Mr. Johnson.
Linda
Robin Melton
November 14, 2022
Jay
I´m so sorry that your brother passed away. I hope that you have wonderful memories A lot of people `down there´ are feeling your sadness, and love you, including me
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