Robert Johnson

Robert Q. Johnson (Bob), 88, died unexpectedly at his home in Grand Junction January 16, 2020.
He was born June 22, 1931 in Toulon, Illinois and moved to Palisade when he was in the 7th grade.  He graduated from Palisade High School in 1950.  Later that year he married his high school sweetheart, Donna Rush.  They celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary last September.
A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he was a hard-working crane and heavy equipment operator for 50 years.
Bob, a genuine Jeremiah Johnson, had a passion for the outdoors and loved hunting, fishing, and camping. He enjoyed watching classic western movies and tv shows.  A loving husband and father, he treasured the time he spent with his family.  And he could often be found in the grandstands watching his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren participate in football, baseball, and basketball games, track, cross-country, rodeos, cheerleading, and a multitude of school programs and events.  He was a frequent attendee at NHRA drag races.
He was preceded in death by daughter Bobetta Johnson, parents Forest and Cornelia Johnson, and sister Martha Knueppel.
He is survived by his wife Donna, daughters Debbie Revis (Barry), Sheryl Johnson Bernstein (Kenny), Robin Spaid (Bob), son Scott Johnson (Tracy), Grandchildren: Sheldon Revis (Vanessa), Tosha Spaid (David), Butch Spaid (Brandi), Kaleb Johnson, and Brandon Bernstein (Tracey)  Great Grandchildren: Macey Fowle, Shaylee, Jaykin & Trig Spaid, Bodie Revis, Navy Christensen, Lyla & Landon Bernstein.