Rest in peace my dear old Tucson High School, Yellowstone Park and California friend.

Denny was one of the kindest, most true, genuine and sincere people that I have had the good fortune to meet. The quality attributes he possessed are rare these days and will be missed.  Now he is in God's hands to impart his wisdom on those who were listening and are receptive to bettering themselves.  Rest in peace Denny.

Denny was a kind and soft spoken gentleman.  He will be always loved and missed, never forgotten.  I pray for all his family and friends that knew him so well.  Geri, I know your loss is great, but peace and comfort are yours knowing he is now resting peacefully and painlessly in God's loving arms.

Dad,  I already miss you so very much, but I have an undeniable overflow of God's comfort and peace knowing that you are with the Lord - whole again. I will forever cherish our memories, conversations, and time spent together; and will ALWAYS carry you in my heart.  I have been forever changed by the blessings I have witnessed through this journey, and because of that, I will live my life differently. You are the best dad a girl could ask for.  Thank you for your abundant love!

I will see you soon.

Love always,
Lisia

My husband Ellis and I first met Denny at a Christmas Party. Geri was so happy that Ellis was going so Denny would have someone to talk to. They became fast friends and Denny remained one of Ellis's best friends to this day. Denny was a wonderful man, with such a warm soul. He loved his hunting and cars but they were second to the love of his family. He will be missed more than words can say. Goodbye Den, we love you.

As a small child, one of my fondest memories I have of my sister, Lisia's father, Denny, was at Christmas time. Denny stood with the friendliest sparkling blue eyes and welcomed my sister Tiffany and me to their Christmas celebration at Grandma Louise's house and treated us as "family". I was just a child then, but I do remember his great sense of humor as he always made it a point to make us kids laugh! Though he will be greatly missed by his friends and most of all his family, may you find peace knowing that he is once again, the funny man I remember: standing, with the glimmer back in his sparkling blue eyes. May Denny's memory be a celebration of his legacy he leaves behind. Lisia & Geri, may you find peace in knowing that you, Jake & Leah were his pride and joy. My prayers are with you all...

Denny was one of the Great ones.  He was so kind and loving, brave and courageous.  We will surely miss him.  It was a privilege to have known him.  Rest in Peace

Geri, Lisia, Jeff, Jake,and Leah.
Denny was such a blessing to me and always encouraging. I learned a lot about patience, strength and acceptance in adversity from him. He also was a fine hunter. Jake and Leah, he was so proud of both of you and spoke of you often. Lisia and Jeff, he counted on both of you for his strength. Lisia he always did for you what the O.T.s couldn't do. Geri. He couldn't have done as well as he did without the love and caring you gave unceasingly.I wish I had known before the accident. I'm proud to know all of you, and am sorry for your loss but we will see him again.

I have a very fond memory of Denny....watching the fireworks from his roof top with him and Lisia. He was the "cool Dad" that let me and Lisia borrow camping gear so we could go on our crazy excursions! He was a gentle soul that showed respect to all. He was a loving Father that built a bond with his daughter like no other. He was blessed with a loving wife who adored him. Now he can be whole again without pain or sorrow with our Heavenly Father!

I only kenw Denny through the construction of dental offices, but wanted you to know that everyone who worked with him considered him to be the most knowledgeable in his field and he was a great teacher to the rest of us. Definitely the gold standard in dental design professionalism and we will miss him. I am sorry for the loss of your husband, father and grandfather.

Please know that my thoughts are with you and your family in this difficult time.

I am so sorry Geri.  My thoughts are with you and your familiy.  May Denny rest in peace.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Thank you for being one of my very best friends. R.I.P. Denny.
Doug Wachter.

God Bless the dearest human being I have ever known.  He was a man who cherished his friends and held them close.. He never spoke a bad word about or to anyone .  He graced this world with gentleness and calm .  It is a comfort to know that he found his love and his life became complete because of his wife Geri. He will be missed and remembered by so many but I will forever see his presence in our daughter Lisia.

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Dennis Jay Johnson

May 21, 1940 – October 6, 2012

East Lawn Palms Mortuary & Cemetery

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