Donald Johnson
December 29, 1954 — January 29, 2012
DONALD R. JOHNSON
Don Johnson, 57, Two Harbors, died suddenly on Sunday, January 29, 2012 in the Lake View Memorial Hospital.
He was born December 29, 1954 in Rolla, North Dakota to Axel and Mary Johnson. Don grew up and attended schools in Dunseith, ND. He moved to Two Harbors to be near other family members. Shortly after moving to Two Harbors, he married Carol Simonsen in 1972. Don worked for many years as a roofer and for the past 21 years at Granite Gear. Don's favorite pastimes included deer hunting, fishing, and he loved all sorts of animals.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers; 2 sisters; and father-in-law Norman Simonsen.
Don is survived by his wife, Carol; 2 sisters out of the area; and by Carol's family: mother-in-law Pauline Simonsen, brother-in-law Tom (Mary) Simonsen, and sisters-in-law Jill (Craig) Ellquist, Peggy (Pinky) Lind, Mary Lou Simonsen, Joni (Steve) Brandt, and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 10 AM until the 11 AM memorial service on Friday, February 3, 2012 at Cavallin Funeral Home.