Barney Johnson

Barney "Buz" Johnson, 85 of Mountain Home, passed away on Aug. 28, 2016, at St. Luke's Elmore. No formal services will be held. Cremation is under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel, in Mountain Home.

He was a beloved husband, father, grandpa and friend. He will be remembered as always having a song in his heart and a smile on his face. He will be especially remembered for his beautiful singing voice and his love of fishing.

Buz was born in Walhalla, N.D., on May 24, 1931. He was very proud of his Icelandic ancestry from both his father and mother.

Buz attended school in Langdon, N.D., and at Sacramento Junior College. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force as a Control Tower Operator. Buz worked as a highway inspector, steel contractor and resort owner.

He played basketball in college, and for the U.S. Air Force. He had a reputation for being a hard worker and having a positive infectious attitude.

Buz loved to reminisce about the adventures he had living in Hope, Idaho, with Dorothy, sailing, boating and fishing on Lake Pend Oreille.

Buz is survived by his wife, Dorothy, and their combined family: Son Jens and his wife, Linda Johnson; step children Peter and Susan Bennett, Steve, Sue, Sheryl and Shelly Colthorp; 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and three sisters.

Buz, Dad, Grandpa, we will love and miss you forever and are comforted knowing you are singing in the Lord's choir and sailing on crystal clear blue waters.