Obituary for Donald E Johnson
Wheat Ridge: Donald E Johnson, 80, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 in Wheat Ridge, CO.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, January 22, 2021, at the Marlow Cemetery with Joey Wages officiating. Burial will be the direction of Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral and Cremation Services in Marlow.
Don was born Wednesday, May 29, 1940 in Marlow, to Clyde and Nancy (Perrine) Johnson. Don and his family later moved to Wichita, KS., and he was a 1958 graduate of West High School. He was a proud member of the United States Marine Corp from 1959 to 1965. After exiting the Marine Corp, he continued his education at Wichita State University, earning his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. Don worked as a buyer for several different companies throughout his career including Fleming Inc., Nobel-Sysco Food Services, and Leprino Foods. Don deicded to make Colorado his home for over 45 years, and he enjoyed the mountains and adventures of all that Colorado had to offer. In his younger days he was known to take in the sites on his bike, motorcycle, or his beloved corvette. He always chose to take the back roads instead of the interstate, no matter how much longer it took to reach the destination. Don often spent his free time at car shows, flea markets, and the Palisade's Peach Festival. On any day of the week, you could find Don, also known by his friends as DJ, passing time with his friends and acquaintances, discussing the events of the day, politics, and cheering the Denver Broncos on to victory.
Survivors include Donald's 2 nieces, Debbie Tucker and husband Greg of Fairview, TX., and Diane Stroud and husband Keith of Duncan, nephew, Willie Cowger and wife Sharlene of Ada, and numerous great nieces and nephews.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Jack Cowger, and sister, Shirley Ford.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Folds of Honor, Dept 13, Tulsa, OK., 74182
Online condolences may be made to www.CallawaySmithCobb.com
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, January 22, 2021, at the Marlow Cemetery with Joey Wages officiating. Burial will be the direction of Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral and Cremation Services in Marlow.
Don was born Wednesday, May 29, 1940 in Marlow, to Clyde and Nancy (Perrine) Johnson. Don and his family later moved to Wichita, KS., and he was a 1958 graduate of West High School. He was a proud member of the United States Marine Corp from 1959 to 1965. After exiting the Marine Corp, he continued his education at Wichita State University, earning his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. Don worked as a buyer for several different companies throughout his career including Fleming Inc., Nobel-Sysco Food Services, and Leprino Foods. Don deicded to make Colorado his home for over 45 years, and he enjoyed the mountains and adventures of all that Colorado had to offer. In his younger days he was known to take in the sites on his bike, motorcycle, or his beloved corvette. He always chose to take the back roads instead of the interstate, no matter how much longer it took to reach the destination. Don often spent his free time at car shows, flea markets, and the Palisade's Peach Festival. On any day of the week, you could find Don, also known by his friends as DJ, passing time with his friends and acquaintances, discussing the events of the day, politics, and cheering the Denver Broncos on to victory.
Survivors include Donald's 2 nieces, Debbie Tucker and husband Greg of Fairview, TX., and Diane Stroud and husband Keith of Duncan, nephew, Willie Cowger and wife Sharlene of Ada, and numerous great nieces and nephews.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Jack Cowger, and sister, Shirley Ford.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Folds of Honor, Dept 13, Tulsa, OK., 74182
Online condolences may be made to www.CallawaySmithCobb.com