ZIMMERMAN, Johnny (Zimo)

Greer’s Mortuary of Winslow, Winslow, Arizona John "Zimo" Zimmerman September 19, 1942 - March 25, 2013 Johnny "ZIMO" Zimmerman was born on Saturday, September 19th, 1942, in Los Angeles California. After a very interesting 70 years of sharing his kindness with all of us, he decided to go make others smile on the other side. We are going to miss you Johnny, it has been a great ride. Johnny became John, and then John became "ZIMO", so you will hear all of these names as his journey is described. Johnny grew up in Winslow off of West Third Street. After elementary school Johnny went to Brown Military Academy in Glendora California. He drove his mother crazy because she had to keep buying him new uniforms. What she didn't know was that he was pawning them to raise money to have "fun" with. From here John returned to Winslow for a bit, but was soon on his way to Palmer Alaska to attend High School and living with his aunt Dolores. He loved exploring the area and even had a run in with a moose. John missed his friends back in Winslow so back he went. His love of cars began to blossom at this point and the "quarter mile" east of town was frequented often by Gabe, John, Larry and Darrel Baker, Johnny Bradford, many others in attendance. Next, "Zimo" is off to California. He was employed in the Trucking Industry working for Mattel as well being an EMT for Schaffer Ambulance. He carried these skills to Las Vegas where he drove ambulance. Missing Cally, he moved to Bakersfield where he made a small fortune in the Hot Dog vending and shave ice industry. He loved his Hot Dog Cart and this is one of best times of his life. After a brief stop in Kingman, Zimo returned to Winslow to take care of mom. Johnny hated dialysis, but he loved women, the 50's, hot rods, women, penny loafers, slick back hair, Elvis, Coca Cola, Cigs, and did I mention women(young). Johnny was most known for being one the kindest people you would ever meet. The phrase "give you the shirt off his back" was meant for him. He was always positive and always upbeat. Johnny is survived by 3 sons, Rusty Efaw of Phoenix, Robert Efaw of La Verkin, Utah, and Johnny Zimmerman of Big Bear Ca. Also two loving Ex-wives, Lura Efaw of La Verkin, Utah and Linda Zimmerman of Big Bear Ca. Yup, to this day, still loving Zimo. Johnny is also survived by Jerry Wright of Las Vegas, his brother. Special nod to Larry Baker of Winslow and Brent of La Verkin,Utah. Johnny was preceded in death by his mom, Nora Wright, and Donna Poisall, a friend.