Ricky Allen Johnson, the oldest son of Charles and Arlene Johnson, was born March 29, 1960. He grew up in Keizer, Oregon, attending Clearlake Elementary School, Whitaker Middle School, and McNary High School. After graduation in 1978, Rick took over his grandfather’s fruit farm. He continued farming his entire lifetime. On June 2, 1984 Rick married Alice Reimer. They had one daughter, Ashley.

An accomplished finish carpenter, Rick enjoyed wood-working and volunteered his skills and time on numerous mission trips around the world with his church, Salem First Church of the Nazarene. His travels took him to Ghana, Venezuela, Ukraine, Mexico, Guatemala, Grenada, Philippines, and many places within the United States. Rick was generous and hard working; he loved helping people in need, especially if it involved building or fixing. He would often be found chatting with long time customers, neighbors or church friends.

Rick was a beloved husband, father, son, and brother. He is survived by his wife, Alice Johnson, daughter, Ashley Sullivan, son-in-law, Andrew Sullivan, mother, Arlene Johnson, and brother, Ron Johnson.

“I have fought the good fight, I have run the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7