Jeremy Lynn Johnson
Jeremy Lynn Johnson passed away Saturday, March 17, 2012, at his Clarkston residence at the age of 32. Jeremy was born August 31, 1979, in Orofino. He attended Pierce Elementary school until 1993, when the family moved to Grangeville. He attended junior high and Grangeville High School. Later he earned his General Educational Development certificate.
After high school, Jeremy worked two summers in King Salmon, Alaska. In 2001, he became employed with Bennett Lumber in Elk City until March 22, 2002, when he was in a car wreck that left him paralyzed. Up until his death, he was employed at CNC Howell Machine in Lewiston as a parts finisher.
Although he was a paraplegic, Jeremy was still able to enjoy the outdoors. He loved riding his ATV. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and a huge Oakland Raiders fan. Most of all, Jeremy loved spending time with his family.
Jeremy is survived by his parents; a sister and her husband; niece and nephew; grandparents; and many very special aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his greatest hunting and fishing partners, Grandma Linda Rupe, Grandpa June Johnson and Grandma Pat Johnson, as well as his great-grandparents, Joe and Mary Ingram.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at Malcom's Brower-Wann Funeral Home, 1711 18th St., in Lewiston. Burial will follow at Normal Hill Cemetery.
Lewiston Tribune, March 21, 2012, p. 5C
Transcribed by Jill Leonard Nock