Dennis Lawrence Johnson's Obituary
Dennis Lawrence Johnson passed away in his home in Carlsbad, CA in the early morning of July 4, 2017 at the age of 78.Dennis is survived by his loving wife, Joan Marie Johnson, of 47 years. Dennis and Joan were married in Reno, NV on December 21, 1969.Dennis is lovingly remembered by his son, Brian, and daughter-in-law, Arianna, and grandchildren: Noah (7), Matthew (4) and Nicole (1).Dennis was born in Los Angeles, CA on October 15, 1938. After graduating from Mission Bay High School in 1956, he went on to earn a Mathematics degree from San Diego State University. Later Dennis earned Master’s Degrees in Economics from UC Berkeley and Computer Science from San Francisco State University. Dennis worked as a University Professor of Economics, Statistics and Computer Science over 40 years with Universities of San Francisco, Santa Clara and San Francisco City College.Dennis enjoyed sharing merriment with friends and family with a sense of humor, big smile and infectious laugh that lightened everyone around him. An academic with a love of learning, Dennis was an avid reader and equally enjoyed time golfing, gardening, traveling, the beach and outdoors.Prayers will be offered during Holy mass at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 29th. Following mass, a celebration of Dennis’ life will be held at his home in Carlsbad at 12 p.m.Donations in his name may be offered to Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org)The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Helping Hands and Season’s Hospice.‘Wouldn’t it be nice if we could wake up In the morning when the day is new? And after having spent the day together Hold each other close the whole night through’ – Beach Boys
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