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Sadly another one of our classmates has passed. Larry Johnson was a guy with a quick wit and always inquiring intelligence. You could ask Larry a question on most any topic and get an intelligent and well thought out answer. But Larry was more than that. He was a loving husband to Debbie (Stafford) Johnson, a great father to Jill and Erick Johnson, a great Father-in-Law to Paul and Jen and how he loved his three grandkids! But Larry was even more than that. He belonged for years to the Fairwood Golf and Country Club where he became a really good golfer playing with the likes of Eddie and Noel Stewart, Steve and Merilee Pettibone and occasionally with the Niemi’s, Mullins, Briers, etc. And Larry, to my knowledge, never missed a RHS 65 reunion or golf scramble. And he was an invaluable member of your RHS Reunion Committee. Here’s to you Larry for being all oh those things and just one hell of a guy!! RIP Larry.
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Michael Benson
i just saw larry at safeway in downtown renton and at the meeting of class reunion he will be missed
Jim Skog
I knew Larry had some health concerns but had no idea they were as serious as they ended up being. I did not know Larry that well in school, but got to know him through our annual reunions (thanks Linda, Jerry, Rick, Ike, etc.). Learned what a good person he was. He will be missed and my prayers are with Debbie and family. Rest In Peace Larry.
Jim Skog
John Chanik
Larry was a friend of mine through our school days at Spring Glen, Dimmitt, and RHS. After high school, I didn't see him again until 1983 when he was a vendor my employer was doing business with. It had been many years since I'd seen him, but we recognized each other instantly. Doesn't seem like it was long ago that we were in touch via this web site. So sorry to hear that he's gone.
David Peterson
In High School Larry was a positive, intelligent guy who liked to have fun. I had some times with him then but really got to hang out with him when we worked the grave yard shift at Boeing. Seems like Tom Cheatum was there too. Larry was above me since he was working as a journeyman not just a summer college kid. I remember when I entered the Renton plant, I would walk by Larry's machine, a lathe(sic) I think. Larry and Tom showed me the ropes, like how long you could stay in the men's room before anyone noticed with your machine mate covering and waiting his turn. This was before the Seattle Depression so it must have been the summer of 1967. It was before we were of age to be served but after work at 6:30 am, no one seemed to notice us. I lost tract of Larry and Tom after college and saw Larry at reunions. He had the same traits of being a positive guy who was a pleasure to be around.
David Peterson
Dave Peterson