On Wednesday, June 22, 2011, Richard Johnson of Crook, CO left this world to be with God. He was surrounded by family, friends and love.
He was born on the original homestead, June 8, 1935 in Parker, CO. Due to flooding on the day he was born the family could not get to the doctor in Elizabeth so he was delivered by his father’s cousin, Ida Carlson, a midwife. He was very active in sports and 4-H and graduated from Parker High School. After high school he went to work at the American Can Company and farmed with his father in Parker. He stole his best friend’s girl, Jan, and married her on October 18, 1958 making his home on the ranch in Franktown where they started their family.
In the winter of 1974 the family moved to the 17 Ranch in Crook, CO. His life was devoted to family, ranching and agriculture. He loved being on the ranch and his home was always open to family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years Jan Johnson. His children Suzanne and husband Dan Meier of Crook, Mark and wife Becky Johnson of Crook, Justin and wife Kirsten of Phoenix, AZ, Jeanette and Marc Rudkin of Cheyenne, WY. Grandchildren Hannah and husband Zach Walker, Kort, Weston and Shayln Johnson, Kilee and Logan Rudkin; Sister Joann and husband Russell Smith of Merino, Sister-in-law Kathay and husband Darrell Rennels of Livermore, CO, and numerous nieces and nephews and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents Lauretta and Arvid Johnson, sister Shirley Wallen and husband Roy and brother Laurence Johnson.
His wishes were for no funeral service, but friends and family are welcome to stop by the ranch and share memories and reflections of his life.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the 17 Ranch Memorial Fund for the promotion and support of youth in agriculture. Please send donations in care of Mark Earnhart, P.O. Box 1201, Sterling, CO 80751.
Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service in Sidney is in charge of the arrangements.
He was born on the original homestead, June 8, 1935 in Parker, CO. Due to flooding on the day he was born the family could not get to the doctor in Elizabeth so he was delivered by his father’s cousin, Ida Carlson, a midwife. He was very active in sports and 4-H and graduated from Parker High School. After high school he went to work at the American Can Company and farmed with his father in Parker. He stole his best friend’s girl, Jan, and married her on October 18, 1958 making his home on the ranch in Franktown where they started their family.
In the winter of 1974 the family moved to the 17 Ranch in Crook, CO. His life was devoted to family, ranching and agriculture. He loved being on the ranch and his home was always open to family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years Jan Johnson. His children Suzanne and husband Dan Meier of Crook, Mark and wife Becky Johnson of Crook, Justin and wife Kirsten of Phoenix, AZ, Jeanette and Marc Rudkin of Cheyenne, WY. Grandchildren Hannah and husband Zach Walker, Kort, Weston and Shayln Johnson, Kilee and Logan Rudkin; Sister Joann and husband Russell Smith of Merino, Sister-in-law Kathay and husband Darrell Rennels of Livermore, CO, and numerous nieces and nephews and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents Lauretta and Arvid Johnson, sister Shirley Wallen and husband Roy and brother Laurence Johnson.
His wishes were for no funeral service, but friends and family are welcome to stop by the ranch and share memories and reflections of his life.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the 17 Ranch Memorial Fund for the promotion and support of youth in agriculture. Please send donations in care of Mark Earnhart, P.O. Box 1201, Sterling, CO 80751.
Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service in Sidney is in charge of the arrangements.
On Wednesday, June 22, 2011, Richard Johnson of Crook, CO left this world to be with God. He was surrounded by family, friends and love.
He was born on the original homestead, June 8, 1935 in Parker, CO. Due to flooding on the day he was born the family could not get to the doctor in Elizabeth so he was delivered by his father’s cousin, Ida Carlson, a midwife. He was very active in sports and 4-H and graduated from Parker High School. After high school he went to work at the American Can Company and farmed with his father in Parker. He stole his best friend’s girl, Jan, and married her on October 18, 1958 making his home on the ranch in Franktown where they started their family.
In the winter of 1974 the family moved to the 17 Ranch in Crook, CO. His life was devoted to family, ranching and agriculture. He loved being on the ranch and his home was always open to family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years Jan Johnson. His children Suzanne and husband Dan Meier of Crook, Mark and wife Becky Johnson of Crook, Justin and wife Kirsten of Phoenix, AZ, Jeanette and Marc Rudkin of Cheyenne, WY. Grandchildren Hannah and husband Zach Walker, Kort, Weston and Shayln Johnson, Kilee and Logan Rudkin; Sister Joann and husband Russell Smith of Merino, Sister-in-law Kathay and husband Darrell Rennels of Livermore, CO, and numerous nieces and nephews and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents Lauretta and Arvid Johnson, sister Shirley Wallen and husband Roy and brother Laurence Johnson.
His wishes were for no funeral service, but friends and family are welcome to stop by the ranch and share memories and reflections of his life.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the 17 Ranch Memorial Fund for the promotion and support of youth in agriculture. Please send donations in care of Mark Earnhart, P.O. Box 1201, Sterling, CO 80751.
Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service in Sidney is in charge of the arrangements.
He was born on the original homestead, June 8, 1935 in Parker, CO. Due to flooding on the day he was born the family could not get to the doctor in Elizabeth so he was delivered by his father’s cousin, Ida Carlson, a midwife. He was very active in sports and 4-H and graduated from Parker High School. After high school he went to work at the American Can Company and farmed with his father in Parker. He stole his best friend’s girl, Jan, and married her on October 18, 1958 making his home on the ranch in Franktown where they started their family.
In the winter of 1974 the family moved to the 17 Ranch in Crook, CO. His life was devoted to family, ranching and agriculture. He loved being on the ranch and his home was always open to family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years Jan Johnson. His children Suzanne and husband Dan Meier of Crook, Mark and wife Becky Johnson of Crook, Justin and wife Kirsten of Phoenix, AZ, Jeanette and Marc Rudkin of Cheyenne, WY. Grandchildren Hannah and husband Zach Walker, Kort, Weston and Shayln Johnson, Kilee and Logan Rudkin; Sister Joann and husband Russell Smith of Merino, Sister-in-law Kathay and husband Darrell Rennels of Livermore, CO, and numerous nieces and nephews and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents Lauretta and Arvid Johnson, sister Shirley Wallen and husband Roy and brother Laurence Johnson.
His wishes were for no funeral service, but friends and family are welcome to stop by the ranch and share memories and reflections of his life.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the 17 Ranch Memorial Fund for the promotion and support of youth in agriculture. Please send donations in care of Mark Earnhart, P.O. Box 1201, Sterling, CO 80751.
Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service in Sidney is in charge of the arrangements.
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