Glenn Ernest Johnson

Glenn Ernest Johnson, 88, of Sandpoint, died Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at Life Care Center. He was born May 29, 1919 in Stacy, MN, the son of John Ernest and Olive Campbell Johnson. He attended schools in Cameron, WI, and joined the National Guard in Richmond, CA. He married Evelyn Marie Nissen Pearce on Feb. 10, 1950, and she preceded him in death. Throughout his life he worked as a carpenter in commercial construction in CA prior to retiring in 1975. He moved to Sandpoint in May of 2005 to be near his daughter. Glenn enjoyed carpentry and woodworking and was a member of the 7th Day Adventist Church. Mr. Johnson is survived by 7 children: Jay Johnson of Los Angeles, CA, Virginia Mae Pearce Lockhart, and Darrell A. Pearce, both of Gresham, OR, Velda I. (Pearce) Yamashita of Sandpoint, Glenda M. Watters of Sandy Valley, NV, Joanne L. Teel of Grants Pass, OR, Cathy A. Stanton of Dilworth, MN, 22 grandchildren, 27 Great Grandchildren, 1 brother, Neal Johnson of MO, 1 sister Ethelyne Cline of San Jose, CA, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by 4 brothers. Private memorial services will be held at a later time.