JOHNSON, Harold

The Verde Independent, Cottonwood, Arizona Thursday, October 11, 2012 Harold Johnson, born 2-3-26, age 86, passed on 9-14-12 after a valiant fight with brain cancer. He is now reunited with the love of his life, his wife Ruth. Born and raised in Jerome, Arizona. Served in U.S. Navy during WWII in a PBY Squadron stationed in the Aleutian Islands, Alaska. He was a resident of Yucaipa for 50 years. He taught Math at Colton High School and Retired after 34 years. He was an avid sportsman. He was a Cub and Boy Scout Master for many years. He loved country-western dancing at the Brandin’ Iron with family and social club friends. He is survived by three children, eight grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Information provided by survivors.