Kenneth G Johnson

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Kenneth “Ken” Gilman Johnson, San Tan Valley, AZ passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at the age of 76.

Ken was born to Aggie and Omer Johnson on October 21, 1946, in Devils Lake, ND. He Graduated from Unity High School in Petersburg, ND in 1964. Upon graduation he enlisted in the US Army where he served for 3 years, serving in Korea. After leaving the military, Ken returned to North Dakota and attended Aaker’s Business College. Ken worked as an accountant at Robertsons Lumber Company where he met his future wife, Ardyce Lillemoen. They were married March 15, 1970, in Bethany Lutheran Church, rural Hatton, ND.

He then worked in the auto parts business, eventually starting his own business D & M Distributing with his brother-in-law David. Ken enjoyed his customers and considered them his friends. He retired in 2018 and they relocated to Arizona. He always started his day with a morning swim Ken loved to tell jokes to anyone that would listen. He loved playing pinochle, making trips to the casino with his family and friends, spending countless hours working on jigsaw puzzles. Ken’s greatest joy was the time he spent with his family and friends, but his greatest happiness was spending time with his grandchildren.

Ken is survived by his wife Ardyce Johnson, children: Terri (John Dahl) Johnson, Mike (Danyell) Johnson, Casey (Drew) Gottschalk, 7 grandchildren: Hayden, Debyn, Kayla, Max, Gavin, Madison, and Payton; a sister, Patty Hoge;  brothers, Arlan (Shirley) Johnson, and Gary (Nicole) Johnson.  

He was preceded in death by his parents and infant sister Karen.

Funeral service will be held Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Sharon Lutheran Church.
Visitation will be held Monday, July 31, 2023, from 5 to 7 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at Amundson Funeral Home. Visitation will continue 1 hour prior to the start of the funeral at the church.