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James "Jim" W. Johnson of Bernalillo, NM died Monday, August 18, 2008 after an extended illness. Jim is survived by his wife of 50 years, Beverly and their three children, Brenda and Wayne Johnston of Albuquerque, Ben and Kathy Johnson of Rio Rancho, and Bonnie and Reggie Simmons of Mansfield, Texas as well as his grandchildren, Jay, Cortney and Aaron Simmons, Megan and Meredith Johnson and Marni and Dakota Mullikin and his great- granddaughter, Lillian Simmons. Jim is also survived by his sisters, Susan DelMargo of Bernalillo, and Carol Ann Hale of Byers, Texas and numerous nieces and nephews. Jim was born in Fairview, NM on May 2, 1936 to Clarence and Lola Johnson. He grew up in Taos where he graduated from Taos High School prior to joining the US Army paratroopers. Jim was an addiction therapist and worked with the VA Hospital in Albuquerque for 13 years. He also worked as an addiction therapist in his own practice, Apple Axe, before going to work for the VA. Direct Burial Services in Albuquerque has handled cremation arrangements for the family. A Memorial Service is being planned by the family to be held at a later date. Jim was loved by all and will be greatly missed.
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