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Walter Howard Johnson

Birth	:	7 Sep 1924 Blanca, Costilla County, Colorado, USA
Death	:	7 Apr 2012 Alamosa, Alamosa County, Colorado, USA
Burial	:	Sanford Cemetery, Sanford, Conejos County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.2374992, -105.9103012
Description	:	OBTUARY: Posted: Tuesday, Apr 10th, 2012 Walter Howard Johnson passed away April 7th, 2012 in Alamosa, Colorado at the San Luis Care Center at the age of 87. He was born September 7th, 1924 in Blanca, Colorado to Walter Awood and Blanche Ellen Coombs Johnson. Howard, as he was most often known, was a friend to all he met. After graduating from Blanca High School in 1942 he followed in his father's footsteps and became a farmer. In 1944 he answered the call of his country, enlisted in the Army and was assigned to the 112th regiment of the 28th Infantry Division.... Read More	OBTUARY: Posted: Tuesday, Apr 10th, 2012 Walter Howard Johnson passed away April 7th, 2012 in Alamosa, Colorado at the San Luis Care Center at the age of 87. He was born September 7th, 1924 in Blanca, Colorado to Walter Awood and Blanche Ellen Coombs Johnson. Howard, as he was most often known, was a friend to all he met. After graduating from Blanca High School in 1942 he followed in his father's footsteps and became a farmer. In 1944 he answered the call of his country, enlisted in the Army and was assigned to the 112th regiment of the 28th Infantry Division. He served in the Battle of Hurtgen Forest, the longest single battle ever fought by the US Army, where he was wounded and for which he received a Purple Heart. In 1951 Howard was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and remained a life-long, faithful member. A few years later he returned to Germany, as a missionary. Europe, especially Eastern Europe, became a big part of Howard's life; he studied and became proficient in several languages and returned frequently to renew old friendships and make new ones. He graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in education. Howard was an educator in Utah's Jordan School District for over 30 years where he touched thousands of lives. He carried his love of language and cultures with him and taught the Russian Language and Folk Dancing to his students. They often performed around the state. Colorado and the San Luis Valley were never far from Howard's heart. Although he taught school in Utah, every summer he returned to Monte Vista where he continued to farm until just a few years age. After retiring from teaching, he resided most of each year south of Monte Vista. Howard is survived by his brother Ivan (Shirley), sister Betty Tirrell, cousins, nieces and nephews, all who loved him. Howard was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Blanche (Coombs) Johnson and siblings Margaret Shupe Kent, Aileen Averill, Clayton, Helen Truitt, Lois Milyard, Perry Willis (Bill) and James Warren (Bud). Funeral services will be held in the Rio Grande Ward Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Monte Vista, Colorado on Friday, April 13th at 11 a.m. A viewing will be held for family and friends at the Rogers Family Mortuary in Alamosa from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday evening, April 12th and from 10-10:45 a.m. on the morning of the funeral at the church. Interment will be at the Sanford Cemetery with full military honors.

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Walter Howard Johnson's memorial is located at: Sanford Cemetery, Sanford, Conejos County, USA.
When did Walter Howard Johnson death?
Walter Howard Johnson death on 7 Apr 2012 in Alamosa, Alamosa County, Colorado, USA
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Latitude: 37.2374992
Longitude: -105.9103012

Family Members:

Parent

Walter Awood Johnson

(1895 - 1968)

Blanche Ellen Coombs Johnson

(1898 - 1953)

Siblings

Clayton Johnson

(1921 - 1921)

Ivan Robert Johnson

(1926 - 2016)

Lois Mae Johnson Milyard

(1927 - 1994)

Perry Willis “Bill” Johnson

(1929 - 1999)

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