Forrest David Johnson

Honor Mission

Forrest David Johnson, Retired, Veteran

USMC – Korea
Atascadero, California – 03-30-19

Forrest David Johnson, 89, of Atascadero, passed away Thursday, March 7, at his home in Atascadero, surrounded by his family. He was born on a farm in Pond Creek, Okla., Dec. 20, 1929, the son of Ebert and Amy (Schoonover) Johnson. Forrest had three older siblings. He lived on the farm through high school, then attended Oklahoma State University. In 1950 he was drafted and served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War and was discharged in September of 1953. Medals awarded: Korean Service Medal, UN Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal. One week later, on the 26th of September, he married. After returning from a honeymoon at Lake Tahoe, Forrest began a 31-year career with the Laguna Beach Fire Department where he reached the rank of Battalion Chief. Forrest has 3 children, 8 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Forrest loved people and never missed a day without socializing with one group or another. He was a member of Kiwanis for almost 50 years and with a friend and support from his local club, founded a Kiwanis Club in Kenya. He was on the Board of Directors of the Atascadero Veterans Memorial Foundation, and a docent at the Estrella Warbirds Museum. He was the honored recipient of the Veteran of the Year award and a Quilt of Valor at the local Memorial Day Ceremony. He was preceded in death by his parents, all of his siblings, son-in-law, and a grandson.

Chapel of the Roses Mortuary

3450 El Camino Real
Atascadero, California 93422
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Ken Friedkaf

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Co-Captain: John Archuleta, 45jarchuleta@gmail.com

9:15 Briefing

9:30 Form lines of respect for dignified transfer to coach and escort to cemetery for services.