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George H. Johnson

Posted 2017-12-26 by Judy Wight Branson
The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona
Saturday, December 23, 2017, page 7a

George Johnson was born March 15, 1934, in Flint, Michigan, and
died, Dec. 5, 2017, in Prescott, Arizona, his home for the last 23
years.

George grew up in Grand Blanc, Michigan, the youngest of four boys.
He received his Engineering degree from GMI, his Master’s degree
from the University of Michigan, and had a very successful career
with General Motors, mainly at Harrison Radiator in Lockport, New
York.

Along the way, George met and married the love of his life, Shirley,
who predeceased him in August. They had two children, Lyn (Tom)
Cooney, of Holly, Michigan, and Kelly (Glenn) Ritzenthaler, of
Schenectady, New York; and three grandchildren, Zoe Cooney, and Erik
and Alec Ritzenthaler.

George was creative, and artistic, often making gifts for his
family. He loved all U of M sports (GO Blue!), his dog, McGregor,
and was so proud of everything his grandchildren did. He had a smile
that could light up a room. But most of all ... he loved Shirley.
Her loss was almost unbearable, and they are together again. A love
story that will last an eternity ...

Information provided by survivors.




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