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Anchorage Daily News January 12, 2005
Alaska pioneer and Anchorage resident Dewaine "Bud" Johnson, 75, died Jan. 10, 2005, at Providence Alaska Medical Center. A service of remembrance was at Evergreen Memorial Chapel. A celebration of life was held afterward at the home of longtime friend. His urn was placed in the Columbarium Wall at Anchorage Memorial Park at a later date.
Mr. Johnson was born June 27, 1929, in Milan, Mo., to Sylvester and Beulah Johnson. He was a high school graduate. A resident of Alaska since 1947, he was stationed at Fort Richardson while serving in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953 during the Korean War. Mr. Johnson worked as a heavy-equipment operator for the Alaska Railroad, co-owned Harp and Son Excavating and was a well known manager at Anchorage Chrysler for almost 20 years. He was also the Alaska general manager for Howard Cooper Equipment in the early 1980s until his retirement. Mr. Johnson was a Shriner and Mason, as well as a member of the Automobile Dealers Association of Alaska. He enjoyed woodcarving, coin collecting and spending time with family and friends at his Big Lake cabin. His family wrote: "Bud was best known for his infectious smile; his social, outgoing nature; and his teasing sense of humor. He adored his beloved wife and dance partner of 54 years, Mary. His greatest pleasures came from time spent with his friends and family, especially with his grandchildren, Travis and Kristin. He died surrounded by the family that loved him."
Survivors include his wife, Mary Johnson of Anchorage; son and daughter-in-law, Eric "Rick" Johnson and Cathy Baldwin-Johnson of Wasilla; grandchildren, Travis and Kristin Johnson of Wasilla; brother, Leon Johnson of Louisville, Ky.; and sister, Maude Bonner of Kansas City, Kan. The family suggests memorial donations to the American Heart Association. Arrangements are with Evergreen Memorial Chapel.
Type: Public Announcement
Date: 2005-01-12
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