Orin G. Johnson's Obituary
Orin G. Johnson was born July 7, 1920 and sadly passed away Saturday March 1, 2008 at his home in Puyallup, Wa. Orin received his education in North Dakota, and was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran Faith as a young man. He helped his father farm in North Dakota. In 1945 the family moved to Tacoma, Wa. Orin retired from the Army National Guard after 30 years of service. He is survived by his wife Audrey Johnson, sister Virginia Arnke (Joey Arnke), four step children Terry Johnson (Patty), Kathy Matthews (Vernon), Brian Johnson (Kim), & Todd Johnson (Laurie). 11 step grandchildren and 10 soon to be 11 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his first wife Leona Johnson, his parents Riner and Ella Johnson, brother Norman & sister Elda Jane. Services will be held March 5, 2008 at Mountain View Funeral Home in Tacoma, Washington at 11:00 AM. There will be viewing Tuesday, March 4, 2008 from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. 4100 Steilacoom Blvd. S.W., Tacoma, WA. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts can be sent to Hospice.
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