Benjmin Melvin Johnson
Obituaries
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 3D Obituary - May 24, 2020
Benjamin Melvin
Johnson
August 18, 1938 - May 10, 2020
Benjamin Melvin Johnson
passed away May 10, 2020,
after a courageous battle with
Myelofibrosis, a very rare bone
marrow cancer, a battle he
could not win.
Born in Salt Lake City, UT
to Fred and Mabel Johnson,
he joined the Navy and was
honorably discharged in October of 1961. After working in the
uranium mines he became an MSHA Investigator then progressed
to Special Investigator with DOL – MSHA division from which he
retired in 1996.
In 1983 he met the love of his life, Lynette, and they were married
in September, 1984. They traveled the world, danced at every
opportunity, avidly fished both fresh and salt waters, skied, golfed,
enjoying each day to it’s fullest. He wintered happily 22 years in
Mexico with his best fishing mate, Lynette - many times letting her
catch the biggest and/or the most fish.
Survivors include wife, Lynette; son, Travis Johnson and daughter,
Jamie Johnson from a previous marriage to Loretta Looney,
which ended in divorce. Benjamin is also survived by son, Scott
(Brenda) Bulla; daughter, Michelle (Lynn) Bulla; grandchildren,
Sara (Brian) Paulsen, Evan (Angela) Bulla, and Jena Ozimek;
great-grandchildren, Braedyn, Bailei, and Adelyn; sisters, Jacquie
Fotheringham, Temmie Murphy, Lana Harkness, Linda Erwin,
Neichia Beshore, and Tenna Johnson; brothers, James, Ellis, Barry,
Harry, and Tom as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Fred.
He was a fantastic dancer, best dressed, sported a magnificent
mustache, had a warm engaging smile, and beautiful blue eyes. He
will be greatly missed by all.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
HopeWest Hospice, 3090B N. 12th St., Grand Junction, CO 81506
