RICHARD M. JOHNSON passed from this earth

on May 2, 2008, in the arms of his wife and surrounded by all of his family.

Born in Denver, Colo., he soon was relocated to Arizona where he enjoyed the rest of his life.

Dick earned his M.B.A. in finance from ASU and served in the U.S. Air Force.

Dick’s healthcare career included Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Boswell Memorial Hospital and 22 years in Flagstaff as CFO of Northern Arizona Healthcare. His accomplishments included new hospital facilities, ground and air ambulance, cancer care centers and much more. In retirement, he spent much volunteer time developing a long-needed physician practice in Tubac. He was always focused on quality healthcare for all.

Dick was quiet, kind, gentle, loving and spoken of as “a really nice man and a class act.” He set the standard of how to live.

Dick loved golf and gardening. Playing golf with him was a pleasure. His gardens were immaculate.

Dick is survived by Norma, his wife of 30 years; daughter Julie; sons Mark and Clark; sister Ginger Clarkson; brother Robert; granddaughter Sally; grandson Max; and a wealth of dear friends.

A memorial is planned for May 18, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. at the Madera Clubhouse in Quail Creek Country Club, Green Valley.

In lieu of flowers, please support his favorite things: Coconino High School Girl’s Soccer, 2801 N. Izabel St., Flagstaff, AZ 86004, any junior golf program or the Arizona Heart Association.