Curtis Allan Johnson

Jan. 3, 1957 – June 23, 2012

The world lost a stellar citizen with the passing of Curt Johnson, who died recently from Lou Gehrig's disease.

Curt's journey was the epitome of a life well lived. He was an avid fisherman, a relentless snow-skier and a pretty okay golfer. He knew good wine from bad, he had many, many friends, and he loved nothing more than sharing conversation and laughter.

A humble farm boy from Cheney, Curt spent many years in Japan teaching English. He was fluent in Japanese, and adored their women and culture. He earned an MBA from the Monterey Institute of International Stud...