Thomas Allen Johnson

Our beloved Tom went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus, on his 76th birthday. Tom was a father, husband, son, brother, uncle, teacher, and friend to many. His life was marked by faithful service to Christ, the church, his family, his students, and his country. He endured Alzheimer's for many years, continuing to laugh and enjoy every moment he could before he succumbed to his disease, stating through it all that he knew God was in control. We will greatly miss him, but we are thankful he heard the words, "Well done, good and faithful servant!" Dad would want you to know that Jesus loves you and has made a way for you to die once and live twice.

Thomas Allen Johnson was born September 8, 1948, in Topeka, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Mary (Parr) Johnson, and his sister, Patty (Jack) Meyers. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Beverly Johnson, daughters Jennifer Johnson and Tracy Johnson, and son Christopher Johnson, as well as brothers Gary (Wanda) Johnson, Ron (Janet) Johnson, and Norman (Marilyn) Johnson, and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you might make a donation to the Flying H Youth Ranch, where Tom was a tutor during his early years as a teacher in Naches.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 21st at 10:00 a.m. at West Side Church, 6901 Summitview Ave, Yakima, WA 98908.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.keithandkeith.com for the Johnson family.