Russell Alexander Johnson (1991-2019) found eternal peace Saturday, May 11 with his loved ones nearby. He is survived by his mother, Carol Johnson of Menomonie, Wisconsin; his father, Robert Johnson of Estes Park; and his sister Kate Johnson of Denver, Colorado.
Russ was looking forward to joining the medial profession in appreciation of the many physicians from Boulder Community Hospital and the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN who saved his life from a previous motor vehicle accident in 2014. His doctors at the Mayo clinic knew him well and often called him their “miracle patient.”
Russ was working on his degree and had recently been accepted to the Surgical Tech program at Front Range Community College this fall where he had been awarded a scholarship. Before his passing he was on the most positive trajectory of his life.
Russ didn’t want a funeral or flowers. In honor of his beloved rescue dog Sampson, Russ asked that family and friends make a donation to any local animal shelter on his behalf.