Harold B. Johnson |
| Posted 2009-05-15 by Kingman Daily Miner |
| Harold B. Johnson May 28, 1917 to April 26, 2009 Two years after the passing of his wife of 60 years, Dorothy, H.B. found the time right to join her once again. He was ready, not afraid, and very much at peace. In passing he is survived by two sons, Bruce and Davis (Doug); two grandchildren, Alyssa and Nathan; and one sister, JoAnn Bittner. The larger family, however, was all the people along the way who came to know this man. Old friends, new friends, family, acquaintances - how much he valued you. At 92, there are many memories. His early years in Steamboat Rock, Iowa, came to an end with World War II. The Army found a bright young man inside a boy who didn't know he was a bright young man. From various camps, H.B. ended up in India as a chief clerk for the Army Pictorial Service. The war ended and H.B. returned to Iowa and found himself in love with a young woman from Cedar Rapids, Dorothy Eley. A small grocery store in Manson, a marriage, two children, a dog - life was good. In 1961, however, he packed up the '59 Chevy and headed to warmer weather - Kingman. Here he opened an Imperial 400 Motel. Later, having sold this, he owned Consolidated Distributors, then sold real estate at Flying K Real Estate, and then opened H.B. Johnson Real Estate. After retiring in 1993, Dorothy and H.B. relocated to Wickenburg and there remained until April 26. Between the church and the community, H.B. was always willing and involved - the list is long. He is still known for his buttermilk pancakes, coleslaw, candy at Christmas, and most recently sugar cookies and cinnamon rolls. We will miss this simple man who loved to do for others - and did. With a quick humor and quite often a story to tell, he found many friends along the way. He was a good honest man. His family wishes that if you desire to contribute in a memorial, please do so in your own way to someone in need. Services will be held at a later date to accommodate friends and family who cannot join together at this time. Blessings to all. The Kingman Daily Miner Wednesday, May 13, 2009. |
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