William Leland Johnson's Obituary
Obituary of William "Bud" Johnson
Bud William passed away in St. Helens on August 27, 2012 at the age of 92 years old.
William Leland Johnson was born on May 20, 1920 in Texas County, Missouri to William Absalom and Lillie Mitchell Johnson one of two children. He came to Oregon for work in 1940 from Missouri and it was here that Bud met and married the love of his life, Dorothy Emma Brown on August 20, 1942 in Vancouver, Washington. She preceded him in death on February 17, 2004.
He served his country during WWII as a Merchant Marine from 1943 through 1945 as a Seaman 1st Class. After the service he went to work for West Coast Boot for 20 plus years during the 1940's until the 1960's. He then owned and operated Florence Auto Park in Scappoose from 1964 until 1976, retiring the same year.
Bud was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and was a benefactor for the Preschool program.
Bud is survived by his son; Richard "Dick" Johnson and his wife Stephanie of Scappoose, grandchildren; Brian Johnson of Scappoose, Todd Johnson of Olympia, Washington, and Michele Fagan of Bloomfield, New York, Great grandchildren; Emma Johnson, Chase Johnson, Carly Johnson, Brooke Johnson, Stephanie Rose Fagan and Max Fagan, predeceased by sister Nellie Stepp.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
On-line condolences can be made to the family at; www.columbiafh.com
Columbia Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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