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Earle Johnson Obituary

Earle D. Johnson Jr., son of Esther and Earle Johnson Sr., passed away peacefully in the company of some of his dearest friends on the patio of El Miseon in West Ajijic, Mexico on December 29, 2015, at the age of 88.

He was born in Sioux Falls, S.D. on October 25, 1927. Earle graduated from Washington High School in 1946. Throughout his career as a Public Accountant, he enjoyed helping the community, businesses and friends. It was a lengthy and fulfilling passion of his. In June of 1971, the family moved to Colorado Springs, CO where he resided until he retired to Lake Chapala, Mexico.

Some of Earle's interests were traveling, spending time in the Colorado Mountains, watching the Denver Broncos and attending Colorado Rockies games. Most of all, he cherished spending time with his family and friends.

Earle is survived by his sister, Virginia West, his five children and their spouses; Pamela & Frank Mouffe, Patricia & Jim Grady, Brian Johnson, Paulette Ramirez & Frank, Priscilla & Roger Vargason. Seven grandchildren; Mitchel, Preston, Melanie, Jessica, Matthew, Ashley, Meghan and five great- grandchildren; Chance, Sawyer, Owen, Cheyenne and Selena.

In honor of Earle's request, no public services will be held. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Humane Society or Rescue Animal Shelter of your choice.

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Published by The Gazette on Jan. 17, 2016.

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Paula

January 22, 2020

We miss you so much dad. Its hard to believe it has been 4 years. You are always in my thoughts and always will be. I love you so much. Your forever in my heart.

Jessica

February 11, 2016

Grandpa,
I miss you so much. I will always remember sitting next to you and watching baseball and enjoying your company. You always encouraged me to do good in school and achieve my goals. I am so glad I got to visit you in Mexico and I understand why you loved it so much. You were very caring and supportive. You were a strong survivor who lived life to the fullest and for that I will always look up to you. I love you.

January 25, 2016

Tooney, These past days I have marveled at all the memories of you and the kids thatI have remembered throughout the years.I will cherish those now more then ever. I have listened to Mom's memories and realize that you two were very close....she loved you and misses you along with me....May you rest in peace.

Love, your niece,Mel

To Pam,Patti,Brian,Paula and Priscilla I love you and keep you close in my heart.

January 25, 2016

Tooney, I miss you very much. Athough we had not spent time together these past years because travel became very difficult for us both I always kept you in my prayers.Memories sustain me now and one
day I know we will be together again.
Love, Ginny

Matt Montoya

January 24, 2016

Our Condolences go out to the family and friends from the Montoya family. Cece,Andy,Annette,Anna,Daniel,Leon,Mikaela,jarious,Pat,Matt.

Brian Johnson

January 23, 2016

Dad, I can't begin to express the void in my heart right now. Miss you so much. I learned so much from you...you led in thought, word and deed. You have been an inspiration to me as your son, growing and becoming an adult. You definitely set the bar high for the LOVE, Compassion, and LIFE you lived...and I couldn't ask for a better father. You were much like a fine wine to me....I so appreciated you moreso as I grew older and better understood what parenting and family love is. Thanks Dad. Love You and Miss You.

Your Son, Brian

matt montoya

January 23, 2016

Grandpa u will be dearly missed

Matt Montoya

January 23, 2016

U WILL BE DEARLY MISSED GPA

January 22, 2016

Hi dad I am thinking about you tonight with a broken heart. You are sitting here next to me and I feel you here with me. I have kept myself extremely busy taking care of things. But tonight I find myself thinking of you and missing you deeply. I hope you know you can be proud of your family as you gave us wisdom and courage. We miss you and you will forever be with us. Love Patti and Jim..

Patti Grady

January 22, 2016

Dad I light this candle in your memory. I love you and miss you so much. You were a great strength to this family and we will forever miss you. I will miss you dearly and you taught me to be a better person. I love you dad your daughter Patti.

Frank

January 17, 2016

Earle, I am grateful to have had the time of meeting you and joining into your family. I consider you my father in law and will miss you. Life is precious and short and I am thankful you enjoyed your time in a place where you were at peace. I grieve with your daughter but will be her strength to help her through hard times as this. You have a wonderful family that I am proud to be part of.

Paulette Ramirez

January 17, 2016

Dad, my heart is so broken as I wake. Our everyday lives go on but there is such an emptiness I am feeling. I will miss our chats but I will cherish the memories that we have all made through out the years. As we all grieve right now, missing you so much,I know we will join each other again. You are one of the strongest people I know and for that it gave us many more years of being in our lives. My tears of sorrow are for missing you, my tears of joy are knowing you were at such peace with such great friends. I love you so much my father, my dad, until we are together again. Love your daughter.

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