Obituary of Kenneth Johnson

Kenneth W. Johnson passed away on April 6, 2012 with his family holding his hands. He was 82 years old. Ken was born to William and Stella (Rodney) Johnson on December 19, 1929 in Huron, South Dakota. In May of 1947, Ken married his sweetheart and only love, Stella Ford and they were married for 63 wonderful years. They moved to California in 1950 and lived there for 30 years, raising their 4 children. Ken and Stella moved to Lake Havasu City 32 years ago. Ken was a successful self made businessman and worked hard for everything he had. He was the hardest worker we ever knew. Ken was preceded in death by his parents, his son Mike and his beloved wife Stella. Ken leaves behind his daughters Marcia Ritz and her husband Tom and Susan Doyle and her husband Forest; son Larry Johnson; granddaughters Jodie, Teri and her husband Nick, Rennie and Hollie; grandsons Jamie and Jason; great grandchildren Brittany, Brooke, Kenny, Nicholas, Marissa, April, Zack, Andrew and Matthew and two great-great granddaughters. Ken was the rock of his family and will be missed everyday. In honoring his wishes, Ken requested no services but to be cremated and his ashes co-mingled with his wife. 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.