Tom Johnson

Thomas (Tom) D. Johnson passed away on July 7, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Cottonwood after a long illness.  He was born in Cottonwood on July 1, 1945, to Slim and Mary (Neis) Johnson. He worked on the family ranch after his dad was killed in 1961.

In September 1965, he married Sharon (Lorentz) Johnson in Ferdinand. Together they farmed and ranched on Joseph Plain, Doumecq, and finally settled in Icicle Flat. There they raised three wonderful children David, Deanna, and Doug.

He enjoyed his family, his cattle, and anything related to work. He always had a smile and time to share a good visit. He never met a stranger.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon, of 57 years. His children David (April) Johnson, Deanna (Stephen) Goeckner, and Doug (Misty) Johnson. His seven grandchildren Cooper Johnson, Anthony, Natalie, Mark, and Derek Goeckner, and Dean and Molly Johnson. He is also survived by his two sisters Polly Hollandsworth of White Bird and Peg Marek of Slate Creek, and a sister-in-law Hilda Johnson of Cottonwood.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, brother (Pete Johnson), and brother-in-laws Jack Marek and Lew Hollandsworth.

A rosary will be recited Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 10:00 am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Cottonwood, followed by Memorial Mass at 10:30 am. Inurnment will take place at Cottonwood Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Blackmer Funeral Home, Grangeville. Send condolences to the family at blackmerfuneralhome.com.

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