Extracted from The Press Democrat (Santa Rosa, CA)
Tuesday, January 16, 2007

JOHNSON, Tommy Joe

Our beloved Tommy Johnson passed away on January 11, 2007. He lived a wonderful 67 years full of love and family. Tom Johnson of Johnson's Oyster Company along with his father (Charles) made a major contribution to the Sonoma/Marin Agricultural Coastal Community with the family owned Oyster Farm of over 50 years. Johnson's Oyster was one of the first and largest oyster farms ever developed on the West Coast. Tom worked very hard every day of his life from running a company to being an active church member while helping troubled youth in the community. As a leader in the community Tom sponsored several little league teams. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Tom will always be remembered as a giving person. It was customary for Tom to help those in time of need. On many occasions he opened his home and his heart to children and families who needed a place to stay.

Tom is survived by his wife Elizabeth Johnson of Petaluma. His sons Eddie and Joel Johnson of Petaluma: his daughters Tammi Jean Navarro of Novato, Terri J. Naugle of Petaluma, Mary Lyn (Watkins) Westenhaver of Portland Oregon and Seven Grandchildren. Tom is also survived by his sister Joyce Johnson of Sacramento, CA. Tom will live on in the hearts of his family and friends.

A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday (today), January 16, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 745 N Webster Street in Petaluma, CA. Tom will later be laid to rest in his hometown of Diamond, MO.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to Hospice of Petaluma, 416 Payran Street, Petaluma, CA 94952.

Arrangements under the direction of ADOBE CREEK FUNERAL HOME, Petaluma, CA 94952. CHEDA & LYONS - 707-789-9000