Dennis Warren Johnson, 74, passed away peacefully at home in Rathdrum, Idaho, on Nov. 24, 2014.

Dennis was born Jan. 13, 1940, in Wahpeton, N.D., to Orvis and Louella Johnson. At the age of 7 the family moved to Escondido, Calif.

In 1961 Dennis married Lily Nelson. They both worked at the family grocery store, Nelson's Market. In 1977 Dennis and his family moved to Rathdrum. He retired from Jerry's Body Shop in Coeur d'Alene.

Throughout his life, Dennis enjoyed fixing up hot rods and racing boats. Dennis was also involved with the Sheriff's Search and Rescue for San Diego County. He enjoyed hunting, and fishing at Hauser Lake.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents and infant brother, Gary Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Lily, of 52 years; son Dennis Jr. (Chrissy) and grandchildren Brandon and Ashley; daughter Lynette Johnson (fiance James Fitzgerald); daughter Kim (Ed) Stubbers and grandchildren Justin (Shady) Stubbers, Brianne, Cassidy, Kaitlin, and Hailey Stubbers; sister Leila Smith of Parma, Idaho; nephew Larry (Julie) Smith, and nieces Sherri and Christie Smith.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the Kootenai County Sheriff, the chaplain, the paramedics, and a special thanks to Dr. James Pataky and his staff.

There will be a gathering for friends and family from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29, at the family home.

English Funeral Chapel of Post Falls has been entrusted with the final arrangements. Please sign Dennis' guest registry and view his online memorial at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.