Donald L. Johnson

Donald Lavern Johnson, 88, of Blair, died Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Grand View Care Center in Blair.

Donald was born October 8, 1937, in Blair, to Lloyd and Doris (Johnson) Johnson. Donald graduated from Blair High School in 1956. After school, he worked for an outfit trimming trees and then went to work for the Boeing Aircraft Company in Seattle, WA, until being drafted into the U.S. Army in 1960. He spent 26 years in the Army, serving two tours in Korea, two tours in Vietnam and two tours in Germany.

While stationed at Camp Roberts, CA, Donald met his wife, Nira Reyes, and they were married May 23, 1969, in Paso Robles, CA. After retiring from the Army in 1986, Donald and Nira eventually moved to Blair in 1999 where Donald could enjoy hunting, fishing and trapping.

Donald is survived by his children: Carla Andino and Chuck Dekeado; six grandchildren, one great-grandchild, his brother, Arnie; and his two sisters: Natelie Olson and Janice Davis; and several nieces and nephews. 

In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his wife, Nira; a daughter, Tina Botares; and two sisters: Mavis Beagle and Barbara Barilani.

Graveside services and burial were held Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Blair with military rites conducted by the Knudtson-Mattison American Legion Post #231. A luncheon was held after the graveside services at Blair Lutheran Church West in Blair.

Jack Funeral Home in Blair is assisting the family with arrangements.