- Date Of Birth: February 14, 1942
- Date Of Death: May 24, 2014
- State: Colorado
Wendell S. Johnson Jr., 72, was called home on Saturday, May 24, 2014, in Aurora, Colorado. Wendell was born in Springfield, Massachusetts (MA), to father, Wendell S. Johnson Sr., and mother Evelyn C. Kersey Johnson. He attended Springfield schools and graduated from Classical High School. Wendell received an Associates Degree from Holyoke Community College and a Bachelors Degree from American International College. He was employed at Monsanto in Indian Orchard, MA. He also worked for General Electric in both Pittsfield, MA, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania before relocating to Denver, Colorado. Wendell was employed at KOA in Denver a subsidiary of General Electric. He continued his career as a skilled technician with AT&T where he subsequently retired. He served honorably in the U.S. Army in Okinawa Japan and with the Colorado National Guard and obtained the rank of Major before retiring with over twenty years. It was during his time in Denver that he met his love and future wife Nancy. They enjoyed spending time together including outdoor activities, going to plays, cultural events and business ventures. He enjoyed traveling across the country with her especially going to Las Vegas, Nevada with father-in-law Willie Wynn (deceased). Wendell never let retirement be an excuse not to stay active. He enjoyed learning new things including going back to school to learn nursing which he did part-time. He enjoyed going to the local consignment stores looking for a good bargain. He also enjoyed working with computers. He was an avid gardener, growing his own vegetables and herbs. Wendell enjoyed cooking a lot creating his own exotic dishes something he learned from his mother. He was a dedicated photographer who was always reading and taking classes to improve on his hobby. For years Wendell participated in numerous road races across the state including the Bolder Boulder, and the half marathon in Idaho Springs, CO.
