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Obituary: Johnson, Gary L.

Age 80

JOHNSON, Gary L. (Age 80) Passed away November 21, 2015 in Spokane, Washington.

Gary was born October 31, 1935 in Fargo, North Dakota to Sherman and Helen Johnson.

After graduating from High School in Felton, MN, Gary attended North Dakota State University where he earned a bachelors degree.

He worked for the USDA Soil Conservation department in Eastern Washington for 36 years, and retired in 1955.

He married Elinor Messner on August 15, 1959 in Moorehead, MN, and they were married for 56 years.

Gary enjoyed the outdoors and camping with his family.

He was a longtime member of Advent Lutheran Church in Spokane Valley and will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his wife; Elinor at the home and son; Mitchell, Spokane Valley, WA.

He was preceded in death by his son Shannon William Johnson.

Memorial contributions may be made to Camp Lutherhaven in his memory.

A prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 30 at Advent Lutheran Church, followed by a funeral service at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 1, at Advent Lutheran Church in Spokane Valley.

Burial will be at Greenwood Memorial Terrace in Spokane.

Pastor Matthew Larson officiating.

Special thanks to Drs.

Christopher Lee, Ndegwa Njuguna and the nursing staff at Cancer Care Northwest, St. Luke’s Rehabilitation and Providence Sacred Heart Hospital.

Memorial contributions to Lutherhaven Ministries, 3258 W. Lutherhaven Rd., Coeur d’ Alene, ID 83814.

SCHANZENBACH FUNERAL HOME, Fairfield, WA in charge of arrangements.