Though cremated and his ashes were scattered, he has a stone in this cemetery.
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Clarence D. Johnson passed away, from a lengthy illness, December 17, 2008 in Show Low, AZ.
Johnny, as he was known to his friends and family, was born May 23, 1927 in McPhee, CO to Clarence D. and Crisanta Velasquez Johnson. In May 1944, during the height of WWII, Johnny, misrepresenting his age slightly, enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. After Basic Training he saw action in Iwo Jima and Guam. He was one of only 3 Marines in his division to survive the vicious fighting during the first three waves of combat and saw the first flag raised on Mount Suribachi. He was seriously wounded but refused to desert his comrades during the fighting. He received 2 battlefield commissions to Captain. Johnny was honorably discharged from active duty in 1950 and the Reserves as Sergeant in 1954.
Johnny was an avid golfer and fisherman and could be found on the golf courses in Show Low and Imperial Valley, CA. He enjoyed fishing the streams and creeks of the White Mountains.
Johnny was a Calexico businessman for over 50 years and believed in the adage, "Service honoring the golden rule" and "The customer is always right."
He was a member of the Elks Club # 1382 in Calexico, CA. for 47 years and twice Past Exalted Ruler. Johnny had the unique ability to make friends wherever he went. He is loved by many and will be greatly missed by all those who knew him.
Johnny is survived by his loving wife, Ann, whom he married on December 5, 1972. He is also survived by his loving children, Donna Gaffaney, Diana (Derek) Wilson, Dorothy (Gene) Hall, Becky (Danny) Rosales, Sidney (Maria) Turner, Toni (Dennis) Noble, Rusty (Tonette) Johnson, Morgan (Gabby) Johnson; as well as numerous grandchildren,; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; sister, June Cardwell; brothers, Perry (Toni) [these are my parents - Ron], Larry (Lina), Pete (Lorraine) and Melvin (Virginia) Johnson; and many friends that he was very fond of.
Johnny is preceded in death by his mother and father; step-mother, Tomasina; his son, Clarence D. "Bucko" Johnson III; and son-in-law, Tim Lappin.
Abridged from http://www.owenslivingstonmortuary.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=182414
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1930 Census, taken 14 Apr 1930, has Douglas C Johnson, 31, mill foreman at a lathe mill, married since he was 28, to Ruth C, 23, married since she was 20, living in 20th Election Precinct, McPhee Town, Montezuma, CO. Children are Douglas C Jr, 2y 10m, and Perry E, 1y 5m.
1940 Census, taken 3 May 1940, has Clarence Johnson, 40, married to Tomacita, 22, living in Election Precint #7, Thoreau, McKinley County, NM. Children are: Clarence, Jr, m, 13; Perry, m, 11; June, f, 9; and Raymond, m, 2.
WWII Draft Card has Clarence Douglas Johnson of Bernalillo, Sandoval County, NM, born 23 May 1927 in Dolores, Montezuma County, CO. His civilian occupation employer is listed as Manuel Crespin. Next of kin is father C D Johnson.
Oklahoma Marriage records have Clarence D Johnson Jr, 21, from McAlister, Pittsburg County, OK, and Miss Donnie E Phelps, 17, from Krebs, Pittsburg County, OK, married on 5 Oct 1946 at Krebs, OK. Witnesses include Earl M Phelps and Bessie Mae Phelps [possibly parents of bride].
California Marriage Records have Clarence Johnson, 38, married Mary A Montejano, 29, on 22 Apr 1966 in Imperial County.
California Marriage Records have Clarence Johnson, 45, married Ann T McCall, 36, on 5 Dec 1972 in San Diego, San Diego County.
US Social Security Death Index has Clarence Douglas Johnson, born May 1927, died 17 Dec 2008. Last residence was Show Low, Navajo County, AZ. SSN issued in NM.
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Clarence D. Johnson passed away, from a lengthy illness, December 17, 2008 in Show Low, AZ.
Johnny, as he was known to his friends and family, was born May 23, 1927 in McPhee, CO to Clarence D. and Crisanta Velasquez Johnson. In May 1944, during the height of WWII, Johnny, misrepresenting his age slightly, enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. After Basic Training he saw action in Iwo Jima and Guam. He was one of only 3 Marines in his division to survive the vicious fighting during the first three waves of combat and saw the first flag raised on Mount Suribachi. He was seriously wounded but refused to desert his comrades during the fighting. He received 2 battlefield commissions to Captain. Johnny was honorably discharged from active duty in 1950 and the Reserves as Sergeant in 1954.
Johnny was an avid golfer and fisherman and could be found on the golf courses in Show Low and Imperial Valley, CA. He enjoyed fishing the streams and creeks of the White Mountains.
Johnny was a Calexico businessman for over 50 years and believed in the adage, "Service honoring the golden rule" and "The customer is always right."
He was a member of the Elks Club # 1382 in Calexico, CA. for 47 years and twice Past Exalted Ruler. Johnny had the unique ability to make friends wherever he went. He is loved by many and will be greatly missed by all those who knew him.
Johnny is survived by his loving wife, Ann, whom he married on December 5, 1972. He is also survived by his loving children, Donna Gaffaney, Diana (Derek) Wilson, Dorothy (Gene) Hall, Becky (Danny) Rosales, Sidney (Maria) Turner, Toni (Dennis) Noble, Rusty (Tonette) Johnson, Morgan (Gabby) Johnson; as well as numerous grandchildren,; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; sister, June Cardwell; brothers, Perry (Toni) [these are my parents - Ron], Larry (Lina), Pete (Lorraine) and Melvin (Virginia) Johnson; and many friends that he was very fond of.
Johnny is preceded in death by his mother and father; step-mother, Tomasina; his son, Clarence D. "Bucko" Johnson III; and son-in-law, Tim Lappin.
Abridged from http://www.owenslivingstonmortuary.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=182414
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1930 Census, taken 14 Apr 1930, has Douglas C Johnson, 31, mill foreman at a lathe mill, married since he was 28, to Ruth C, 23, married since she was 20, living in 20th Election Precinct, McPhee Town, Montezuma, CO. Children are Douglas C Jr, 2y 10m, and Perry E, 1y 5m.
1940 Census, taken 3 May 1940, has Clarence Johnson, 40, married to Tomacita, 22, living in Election Precint #7, Thoreau, McKinley County, NM. Children are: Clarence, Jr, m, 13; Perry, m, 11; June, f, 9; and Raymond, m, 2.
WWII Draft Card has Clarence Douglas Johnson of Bernalillo, Sandoval County, NM, born 23 May 1927 in Dolores, Montezuma County, CO. His civilian occupation employer is listed as Manuel Crespin. Next of kin is father C D Johnson.
Oklahoma Marriage records have Clarence D Johnson Jr, 21, from McAlister, Pittsburg County, OK, and Miss Donnie E Phelps, 17, from Krebs, Pittsburg County, OK, married on 5 Oct 1946 at Krebs, OK. Witnesses include Earl M Phelps and Bessie Mae Phelps [possibly parents of bride].
California Marriage Records have Clarence Johnson, 38, married Mary A Montejano, 29, on 22 Apr 1966 in Imperial County.
California Marriage Records have Clarence Johnson, 45, married Ann T McCall, 36, on 5 Dec 1972 in San Diego, San Diego County.
US Social Security Death Index has Clarence Douglas Johnson, born May 1927, died 17 Dec 2008. Last residence was Show Low, Navajo County, AZ. SSN issued in NM.
Though cremated and his ashes were scattered, he has a stone in this cemetery.
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Clarence D. Johnson passed away, from a lengthy illness, December 17, 2008 in Show Low, AZ.
Johnny, as he was known to his friends and family, was born May 23, 1927 in McPhee, CO to Clarence D. and Crisanta Velasquez Johnson. In May 1944, during the height of WWII, Johnny, misrepresenting his age slightly, enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. After Basic Training he saw action in Iwo Jima and Guam. He was one of only 3 Marines in his division to survive the vicious fighting during the first three waves of combat and saw the first flag raised on Mount Suribachi. He was seriously wounded but refused to desert his comrades during the fighting. He received 2 battlefield commissions to Captain. Johnny was honorably discharged from active duty in 1950 and the Reserves as Sergeant in 1954.
Johnny was an avid golfer and fisherman and could be found on the golf courses in Show Low and Imperial Valley, CA. He enjoyed fishing the streams and creeks of the White Mountains.
Johnny was a Calexico businessman for over 50 years and believed in the adage, "Service honoring the golden rule" and "The customer is always right."
He was a member of the Elks Club # 1382 in Calexico, CA. for 47 years and twice Past Exalted Ruler. Johnny had the unique ability to make friends wherever he went. He is loved by many and will be greatly missed by all those who knew him.
Johnny is survived by his loving wife, Ann, whom he married on December 5, 1972. He is also survived by his loving children, Donna Gaffaney, Diana (Derek) Wilson, Dorothy (Gene) Hall, Becky (Danny) Rosales, Sidney (Maria) Turner, Toni (Dennis) Noble, Rusty (Tonette) Johnson, Morgan (Gabby) Johnson; as well as numerous grandchildren,; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; sister, June Cardwell; brothers, Perry (Toni) [these are my parents - Ron], Larry (Lina), Pete (Lorraine) and Melvin (Virginia) Johnson; and many friends that he was very fond of.
Johnny is preceded in death by his mother and father; step-mother, Tomasina; his son, Clarence D. "Bucko" Johnson III; and son-in-law, Tim Lappin.
Abridged from http://www.owenslivingstonmortuary.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=182414
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1930 Census, taken 14 Apr 1930, has Douglas C Johnson, 31, mill foreman at a lathe mill, married since he was 28, to Ruth C, 23, married since she was 20, living in 20th Election Precinct, McPhee Town, Montezuma, CO. Children are Douglas C Jr, 2y 10m, and Perry E, 1y 5m.
1940 Census, taken 3 May 1940, has Clarence Johnson, 40, married to Tomacita, 22, living in Election Precint #7, Thoreau, McKinley County, NM. Children are: Clarence, Jr, m, 13; Perry, m, 11; June, f, 9; and Raymond, m, 2.
WWII Draft Card has Clarence Douglas Johnson of Bernalillo, Sandoval County, NM, born 23 May 1927 in Dolores, Montezuma County, CO. His civilian occupation employer is listed as Manuel Crespin. Next of kin is father C D Johnson.
Oklahoma Marriage records have Clarence D Johnson Jr, 21, from McAlister, Pittsburg County, OK, and Miss Donnie E Phelps, 17, from Krebs, Pittsburg County, OK, married on 5 Oct 1946 at Krebs, OK. Witnesses include Earl M Phelps and Bessie Mae Phelps [possibly parents of bride].
California Marriage Records have Clarence Johnson, 38, married Mary A Montejano, 29, on 22 Apr 1966 in Imperial County.
California Marriage Records have Clarence Johnson, 45, married Ann T McCall, 36, on 5 Dec 1972 in San Diego, San Diego County.
US Social Security Death Index has Clarence Douglas Johnson, born May 1927, died 17 Dec 2008. Last residence was Show Low, Navajo County, AZ. SSN issued in NM.
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Clarence D. Johnson passed away, from a lengthy illness, December 17, 2008 in Show Low, AZ.
Johnny, as he was known to his friends and family, was born May 23, 1927 in McPhee, CO to Clarence D. and Crisanta Velasquez Johnson. In May 1944, during the height of WWII, Johnny, misrepresenting his age slightly, enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. After Basic Training he saw action in Iwo Jima and Guam. He was one of only 3 Marines in his division to survive the vicious fighting during the first three waves of combat and saw the first flag raised on Mount Suribachi. He was seriously wounded but refused to desert his comrades during the fighting. He received 2 battlefield commissions to Captain. Johnny was honorably discharged from active duty in 1950 and the Reserves as Sergeant in 1954.
Johnny was an avid golfer and fisherman and could be found on the golf courses in Show Low and Imperial Valley, CA. He enjoyed fishing the streams and creeks of the White Mountains.
Johnny was a Calexico businessman for over 50 years and believed in the adage, "Service honoring the golden rule" and "The customer is always right."
He was a member of the Elks Club # 1382 in Calexico, CA. for 47 years and twice Past Exalted Ruler. Johnny had the unique ability to make friends wherever he went. He is loved by many and will be greatly missed by all those who knew him.
Johnny is survived by his loving wife, Ann, whom he married on December 5, 1972. He is also survived by his loving children, Donna Gaffaney, Diana (Derek) Wilson, Dorothy (Gene) Hall, Becky (Danny) Rosales, Sidney (Maria) Turner, Toni (Dennis) Noble, Rusty (Tonette) Johnson, Morgan (Gabby) Johnson; as well as numerous grandchildren,; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; sister, June Cardwell; brothers, Perry (Toni) [these are my parents - Ron], Larry (Lina), Pete (Lorraine) and Melvin (Virginia) Johnson; and many friends that he was very fond of.
Johnny is preceded in death by his mother and father; step-mother, Tomasina; his son, Clarence D. "Bucko" Johnson III; and son-in-law, Tim Lappin.
Abridged from http://www.owenslivingstonmortuary.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=182414
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1930 Census, taken 14 Apr 1930, has Douglas C Johnson, 31, mill foreman at a lathe mill, married since he was 28, to Ruth C, 23, married since she was 20, living in 20th Election Precinct, McPhee Town, Montezuma, CO. Children are Douglas C Jr, 2y 10m, and Perry E, 1y 5m.
1940 Census, taken 3 May 1940, has Clarence Johnson, 40, married to Tomacita, 22, living in Election Precint #7, Thoreau, McKinley County, NM. Children are: Clarence, Jr, m, 13; Perry, m, 11; June, f, 9; and Raymond, m, 2.
WWII Draft Card has Clarence Douglas Johnson of Bernalillo, Sandoval County, NM, born 23 May 1927 in Dolores, Montezuma County, CO. His civilian occupation employer is listed as Manuel Crespin. Next of kin is father C D Johnson.
Oklahoma Marriage records have Clarence D Johnson Jr, 21, from McAlister, Pittsburg County, OK, and Miss Donnie E Phelps, 17, from Krebs, Pittsburg County, OK, married on 5 Oct 1946 at Krebs, OK. Witnesses include Earl M Phelps and Bessie Mae Phelps [possibly parents of bride].
California Marriage Records have Clarence Johnson, 38, married Mary A Montejano, 29, on 22 Apr 1966 in Imperial County.
California Marriage Records have Clarence Johnson, 45, married Ann T McCall, 36, on 5 Dec 1972 in San Diego, San Diego County.
US Social Security Death Index has Clarence Douglas Johnson, born May 1927, died 17 Dec 2008. Last residence was Show Low, Navajo County, AZ. SSN issued in NM.
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