Pete Ashley Johnson
Dec. 13, 1941-July 31, 2016
Clearlake, California

PETER (PETE) ASHLEY JOHNSON, 74, of Clearlake, California, passed away at Stanford Medical Center surrounded by his family on July 31, 2016.

Pete was born on December 13, 1941, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to J. Theodore and Barbara (Salmon) Johnson. He was raised in California (Saratoga/Sunnyvale area).

He graduated from Freemont High School and West Valley College.

Pete began his career at Hewlett Packard Company in 1963 and was transferred to Santa Rosa, California, in 1973.

Upon retiring from HP in 1999, Pete and his wife moved to Lake County, CA, 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.

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

Pete is survived by his wife Jenny of 54 years, his children Pete Jr. (Elizabeth) grandsons Ian and Calum, Michelle Thomson (Daniel), grandsons Zack and Dylan. Gary (Marni), Jeff, grandson Jeshua, and close family friends, Cyril (Charlene, Clemens, Julian) Gaillard. He is also 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 11:00 a.m. on Sept. 3, 2016 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 CA P.O. Box 333 Lower Lake, CA 95457