Earl Allison Johns, 93, of Riverside, died Wednesday, March 6, 2002, at Plymouth Towers in Riverside.

Mr. Johns was born in Globe, Ariz. He lived in Riverside for 60 years.

Prior to that, he lived in Idyllwild, Elsinore and Hemet.

Mr. Johns was a sales technician for 30 years. He managed the Calelectric Power Company in Idyllwild during the 1930s.

Mr. Johns and his wife Lucille had fond memories of Idyllwild and the cabin they stayed in every weekend. Idyllwild continued to be one of their favorite places to visit.

He was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church in Riverside and was a Mason.

He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Lucille; a daughter, Patricia Altman of West Covina; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

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