George Robert Johnson

George Robert (Bob) Johnson passed away at home in Banning on August 2, 2014, with his son, Lindsay at his side. He was an only child, born in London, England, on September 23, 1925. Bob was raised in London until the beginning of World War II, when he, like hundreds of children in London, was sent to the countryside by government arrangement to escape the bombing. As soon as he was could, Bob joined the Royal Army and served in the Westminster Dragoons in a tank division, taking part in D-Day. His parents passed away during World War II. After the end of World War II, he worked as a Military Police officer before returning to London. He played soccer professionally while also working at various newspapers.

In London he met and married the love of his life, Alice Lillian Smith. They enjoyed dancing, listening to music together and going to sporting events throughout London. In the late 1950’s they emigrated to Hamilton, Ontario, Canada where their son, Lindsay Scott Johnson, was born and Bob earned his accounting degree.

From Canada, they moved to Southern California, eventually settling in Northern San Diego County. While in the San Diego area Bob worked as a hospital administrator for the Scripps Hospitals in La Jolla and Encinitas. The whole family became avid fans of the UCLA Bruins and Bob and Alice often traveled to see the team play football games on the road.

After they retired in 1990, Bob and Alice moved to the Sun Lakes Community near the 11th green. They enjoyed the sense of community, made good friendships, STILL had UCLA Bruins football season tickets and were active socially until Alice passed away too soon in January 1998. After her passing Bob enjoyed time with family and friends and continued to enjoy UCLA Bruins football as recently as this past season when he and Lindsay would attend games together.

Bob is survived by his son Lindsay, daughter-in-law Laurie, and twin granddaughters Chelsea and Kaitlin.

A celebration of Bob's life will be held on August 23, 2014 at the Sun Lakes Country Club. A webpage with a guest book is available at www.weaver-mortuary.com. In lieu of flowers Bob requested donations be made to either St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org) or Stand Up 2 Cancer (www.standup2cancer.org).

Arrangements under the direction of Weaver Mortuary, Beaumont, CA.