Peter (Pete) Ashley Johnson

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Peter (Pete) Ashley Johnson, 74, of Clearlake passed away at Stanford Medical Center surrounded by his family on July 31, 2016. 

Pete was born on Dec. 13, 1941, in Minneapolis, Minn., to J. Theodore and Barbara (Salmon) Johnson. 

He was raised in California in the Saratoga/Sunnyvale area. He graduated from Fremont High School and West Valley College.

Pete began his career at Hewlett Packard Co. in 1963 and was transferred to Santa Rosa, Calif., in 1973. Upon retiring from HP in 1999, Pete and his wife moved to Lake County, Calif., where he followed his heart and Christian beliefs by helping the homeless, the hungry and the elderly.  

Pete started Habitat for Humanity in Lake County and helped organize the Lake County Hunger Task Force. He was a tireless volunteer for St. Vincent De Paul Society, Conner Stone Villages and Elder Day Services of Lake County.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and a friend to all.

Pete is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jenny; his son, Pete Jr. (Elizabeth), grandsons Ian and Calum; daughter, Michelle Thomson (Daniel), grandsons Zack and Dylan; sons Gary (Marni) and Jeff, grandson Jeshua; and close family friends, Cyril (Charlene, Clemens, Julian) Gaillard. He also is survived by his brother, J. Theodore Johnson Jr (Mary); his nephew, Stephen; his niece, Anne (Chris Hepp); and many friends.

A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Sept. 3 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 14435 Uhl Ave. in Clearlake.

In lieu of flowers please donate to Corner Stone Villages or Elder Day Services of Lake County, P.O. Box 333 Lower Lake, CA 95457.