JOHNSON, Albert E. (Al)

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ March 4, 2008 Albert E. "Al" Johnson, 81, of Show Low died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008, at Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center. Al was born Aug. 21, 1926, in Vida, Mont., to Marius and Minnie (Weisenberg) Johnson. He was raised and attended school in Vida graduating from high school in 1943. He graduated from Montana State University with a bachelor's degree and received a secondary degree from Golden Gate University in San Francisco. Following college, he traveled in Europe while working for American Insurance Company. He returned to the United States in 1962, settling in California, where he worked for the City of San Francisco as tax assessor. He retired in the late 1980s and lived on his yacht for 20 years in the California delta region. He lived in Sacramento for a time, where he enjoyed skiing, gardening and being a philosopher. He was very much into health and nutrition. He came to Show Low in 2004, where he enjoyed working and developing his property. He was a member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, Show Low Lodge 2090 and the National Rifle Association. Survivors include two daughters, Astrid (Beau) Willis of Clarence, N.Y., and Anita (Tony) Correa of Long Beach, Calif.; a brother, Melvin Johnson of Vida, Mont.; six grandchildren, five nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Lena Hansen; and two brothers, Henry and John Johnson. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Black's Mortuary of Show Low. Sign the online guest book or send private condolences at www.blacksmortuary.com.