Obituary: Ellmar Dean Johnson 1932-2016
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Ellmar Dean Johnson, 83, passed away Friday, February 26, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Arlene Johnson; two sons, Bruce Johnson and Gregory Johnson and two grandchildren.
Arrangements were handled by Miller-Jones Mortuary and Crematory Hemet, 1501 West Florida Ave., Hemet.
Graveside service was at Riverside National Cemetery at 10 a.m. Monday, March 14. Memorial service was held at Hemet United Methodist Church at 2 p.m.
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