Local area resident, Gary E. Johnson, passed away Monday, Sept. 16, 2013 at the Deseret Nursing Home in Kensington, KS at the age of 70.

Gary was born May 8, 1943 in Denver, CO, the son of Jerry & Catherine (Olson) Misner.  His wife, Shirley, preceded him in death in 1998.

Survivors include a brother, Eric Johnson, of Denver, CO; a sister, Gail Artz, of Kensington, KS; and several nieces & nephews, including Deb Watt and Bob Artz, both of Phillipsburg, KS.

Graveside services will be held Thursday, Sept. 19, at 1:00 p.m. in the Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, CO.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 5 – 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel in Phillipsburg, KS.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society.  Online condolences may be sent to:  www.olliffboeve.com.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, is in charge of arrangements.