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JOHNSON -- Dwane Forest Johnson, 78, Father, Husband, Grandfather, Brother and Friend went home to be with the LORD on June 5th, 2010 surrounded by his family. Dwane leaves behind his beloved wife Gerry Johnson of 54 years, his son Mark Johnson, wife Sherry Johnson, his most cherished daughters; Melinda Paez, Pamela Garcia, his cigar smoking buddies and sons-in-law Charles Paez and Patrick Garcia. Dwane's pride and joy were his Grandchildren Ryan Johnson, Courtney Johnson, Marybeth Paez, Stephen Paez, Rebecca Paez, Trevor Garcia, Logan Garcia, Emma Garcia and Nolan Garcia; they will miss their "Grampy". Dwane also leaves behind his adored sister Carolyn Brandt and her husband Dr. Richard Brandt along with many nieces and nephews and long-time friends Bill and Carolyn McAdoo. Affectionately known as "Grampy" to his beloved Grandchildren, Dwane was born on August 20th, 1931 to William and Elsie Johnson in Newton, Kansas. He moved with his family to Albuquerque in 1960 and partnered with Dr. Robert Greiner to begin his dental practice in Albuquerque, he then opened his own office in the South Valley. His son Mark joined his practice eventually moving to the West Side. He had a successful dental practice for 50 years before retiring in 2005, where he was loved and respected by his employees, patients and many colleagues. Dwane had a compassionate heart toward all and never turned away patients regardless of their financial status. Dwane was an Eagle Scout, a member of the American Dental Society, NM Dental Society, Albuquerque Dental Society, instructor at the University of Missouri at Kansas City 1957, inducted in 1958 as a Captain to the Army Dental Corp. In 2001 Dwane took a medical Mission to provide dental care for the poor of Honduras. Dwane loved to camp, fish, golf and travel. He was a proud Kansas State Wildcat Alum 1953 and wore his Purple proudly. Dwane never took life too seriously and lived a full and blessed life! We are grateful for the time GOD allowed us to have with him and we will all miss his contagious smile, his silly noses, his loud colorful clothes and his many jokes. Memorial Service will be held on Thursday June 10th at 10:00 a.m. at Christ the Ray of Hope Lutheran Church, 7001 San Antonio Drive NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 with a reception immediately following at the Fellowship Hall at Christ the Ray of Hope Lutheran Church. A Private Interment will take place at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, New Mexico at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Dwane Johnson Memorial Fund at Christ the Ray of Hope Lutheran Church (505) 828-0172 or make a donation to a charity of your choice. Please visit our online guest book for Dwane at RememberTheirStory.com French 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505)897-0300
        Published on: Wed June 09, 2010