Dec 30, 2013

Glider pilot also enjoyed sailing

Warren Wendell Johnson, 93, of Washington, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2013.

He was born December 7, 1920, in Minneapolis, Minn., a son of the late Adelaid and Wilbur Johnson.

He was a graduate of Michigan Technological University with a bachelor’s degree in mining and engineering.

Mr. Johnson served in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard the USS Saturn.

After retirement from Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, he pursued many hobbies and passions. He earned his glider pilot’s license and enjoyed taking family and friends on a soaring experience. He was an avid sailor and enjoyed many sailing trips to the Chesapeake Bay area, British Virgin Islands, Lake Michigan and Adriatic Sea off the coast of Albania. Golf and skiing were also a passion for many years.

Mr. Johnson was a Mason, former member of Trinity United Methodist Church in McMurray and a current member of First United Methodist Church in Washington.

Surviving are his wife, Carolyn, whom he married April 15, 1944.

Also surviving are three children, Judy Kent of Wakefield, R.I., Jeff Johnson of Chandler, Ariz., and Janet Novelli of Littleton, Colo.; three grandchildren, Stephanie Anderson, Shanna Johnson and Christopher Musso; and two great-grandchildren, Dominic Musso and Braden Anderson.

He will be sadly missed by family and friends, who will cherish many wonderful memories.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 10, in Presbyterian SeniorCare Chapel, 835 South Main Street, Washington. Flowers may be sent to the chapel or, in lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be sent to First United Methodist Church, 29 North College Street, Washington PA 15301, for its building fund. A light luncheon will be served following the service at the chapel. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Gardens, McMurray.

To leave condolences for the family, go to www.beinhauercares.com.