Obituary

Mr. Brian K. Johnson, 62, of Waddell, Arizona died on December 24, 2021 in Waddell, Arizona.  He was born April 4, 1959 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Gilman and Lois Johnson.

Brian grew up in Avondale, attended Avondale Elementary, and graduated from Agua Fria High School.  He worked construction for many years around Avondale and the west side, and then went to work for the City of Tempe, where he retired after 20 years of service.  During his retirement he remodeled both of his daughter’s homes and enjoyed traveling (most recently on a Panama Canal cruise). Brian loved to ski (he and his family spent many New Years and Christmases skiing), and loved to co-host holidays and parties at his home, they were filled with laughs, family, and games.

He leaves behind the loves of his life, Heidi, his wife of 34 years, his daughters Aimee Johnson (of Tempe), and Emily Cox (of Buckeye). He is also survived by son-in-law, Joseph “JJ” Cox, Jake the dog, sister, Michelle Johnson, and a very large extended family who will miss him dearly.

A funeral will be held at 1pm on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Crossings Church (16107 W. Glendale Ave, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340).  A celebration of life will follow at the Johnson residence.

The family suggests that donations be made to two organizations that are close to his daughter’s hearts: Crossings Church or Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary.