Obituary of Fred Johnson

Fred N Johnson passed away on May 9, 2012 at his home at the age of 71 with his wife, Betty, son Luther, daughter Cindy and son in law Chris Matranga by his side. Fred was born in Meeker Colorado on his grandfather's ranch on September 3, 1940. His parents were Fred and Edna (Van Cleave) (Johnson) Stovall. He joined the Navy in 1958 and met the love of his life Betty McAlary while on leave before going to his station in Hawaii. They were married June 5, 1961 in Hawaii. He spent 21 years in the Navy. He went through 7 different campaigns during Vietnam including operation end sweep. He retired as a Chief Radioman. He then taught school for 16 years for San Diego Community College District. He moved to Lake Havasu City in November of 1997. Here he worked for the Havasu Adult Books store, Johnson and Manley Lumber Yard and the London Bridge Course Golf Club. He was a member of the Elks, American Legion and Veteran of Foreign Wars. He organized and was also President of the American Legion Golf Club for a few years and then moved the league from there to the VFW and renamed the Rowdies Golf League which meant he met to many good people to mention. So to all my friends and family don't mourn. Be like me and be thankful of the full life I have had with all of you. Fred leaves behind his wife Betty (McAlary), his son Luther (Michele), daughter Cindy Matranga (Chris), sister Verla, brother Warren, grandsons: Luther Jr. (Erin), Nick, David (Courtney), Josh, Michael & Matthew. Proceeded in death Fred's sister Nellie. Services will be held at Lietz-Fraze Chapel May 12, 2012 at 2:00 PM. Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory.