Glenis Lambert Johnson

November 04, 1941 - December 17, 2017

Glenis Lambert Johnson Obituary (Age 76) Glenis "Glen" Lambert Johnson passed away on December 17, 2017 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, WA. He was born in Aitkin, MN on November 4, 1941 to the late Orvis and Genevieve (Retterath) Johnson as one of 10 children. Glen was a 1958 graduate of Minot High School, and served in the US Navy from 1958-1962 on the USS Shasta. Glen was a skilled Ironworker, owning Johnson Tower Service in Minot, NN, and then as a dedicated member of Ironworker Local Union #14 in Spokane, WA. Glen was a master craftsman and took joy in creating items to make life beautiful and be helpful. When not spending time in his shop creating, common stories his family and friends heard were about cross-country road trips to visit his loved ones, and in these last years, quest-like journeys to visit as many national parks possible. Glen was a faithful servant to God and his church, and lived the lessons of gratitude and generosity. Glen is survived by his five children, Glenn (Debbie) Johnson, Joshua (Krista) Johnson, Ciara (Adam) Johnson, Jeremiah (Jessie) Johnson, and Ariel (Daniel) Swift; his 8 grandchildren; Rachel, Nichols, Sarah, Benjamin, Cecilia, Harper, Kian, and Milo; and 2 great grandchildren; and 6 siblings Carolyn, Linda, Betty, Larry, Connie, and Allen. Glen was preceded in death by his parents and 3 siblings, Genevieve, Orvis Jr., and Mary. A service will be on Thursday, December 21st at 1:30pm at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery at 21702 W. Espanola Rd, Medical Lake, WA 99022. Reception following service to be at Mosaic Church at 3pm, address below. Memorial Contributions can be made to: Mosaic Church, 606 W. 3rd Ave, Spokane WA 99201 or the National Park Foundation, 1110 Vermont Ave, NW, Suite 200, Washington D.C. 20005 or online at donate.nationalparks.org. � To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Glenis, please visit our Tree Store. Read more Events DEC 17