Daniel Mark “Bear” Johnson was born in Tempe, Arizona on September 29, 1976 to Larry and Patricia Johnson as the eldest of two children. He was baptized at the All Saints Catholic Newman Center in Tempe, Arizona at Arizona State University. He was an altar attendant for nine years at St. Edwards. Dan was educated in the Tempe School District-Nevitt, Gilliland and was a graduate of the first graduating class of Mtn. Pt. (1995). Dan loved camping and fishing. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts. Dan is survived by his parents Larry and Patricia Johnson, one brother, Eric Y. Johnson (Felicia), one beloved niece, Haley Patricia Johnson, his grandmother, Thelma Johnson, several aunts and uncles, and many friends throughout the nation.