JOHNSON, Stanley Richard (Stan)

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ 10/04/2011 Stanley Richard Johnson died Sept. 27, 2011 at home in St. Johns. He was was born May 4,1926 in Deer Park, Wash. Stan was a lifetime teamster and part time wheeler dealer as he enjoyed trading and buying and selling vehicles and jewelry and whatever else he thought would make for a good deal. He loved Louis L'amour books and had a complete set at home. Stan is survived by his wife, Margaret “Tisa” Johnson; sons, Jack R. Laws and Vincent B. Holland; daughters: Jennifer L. Beatty, Candace Kay Henley, Jean Henley, and Bobbie Lynn Brock. He is also survived by his brother, Tom Johnson; two sisters: Carol Fields and Margaret Anders; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Stan was preceded in death by two sons, Richard Michael Johnson (killed in the Vietnam war) and James Earl Johnson who died at birth. If you are unable to attend the memorial service and would like to offer condolences to the family, call his home at (928) 337-3895. A memorial service will be held for Stan at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, at the First Baptist Church in St. Johns.