Norman Johnson

     Norman Stanley Johnson, 93, of Galt, CA peacefully passed away on the morning of September 4, 2025, at U.C. Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, California, with his daughter Terri and grandchildren Kristyn and Matthew by his side. Norman was born on April 1, 1932, in Jamestown, North Dakota, to Oscar and Nora (Setter) Johnson. He was raised on his family’s farm and developed a deep love for farming. Eventually, he took over the family farm to pursue his passion. Norman was a people person, admired by his family for his natural ability to befriend anyone, including complete strangers. He met Alice Martin at church, and they got to know each other while roller-skating on Sunday and Thursday nights. They fell in love and married on September 21, 1957. Norman served as a Specialist Third Class in the Army. Once their daughters grew up, Norman started collecting antiques, a sport he thoroughly enjoyed. Norman spent summers planting trees and later working for the Farmers Union Fertilizer Plant, a time in his life he often reflected on due to the many cherished friendships he made.

     In 2015, he and Alice moved to California to be closer to their children, grandchildren, and extended family. During trips back to North Dakota, he always made time to visit the fertilizer plant to reminisce with his friends. Later in life, Norman enjoyed playing bingo and receiving updates from home, especially regarding the status of the crops on his farmland.

     Norman was preceded in death by his beloved wife Alice, whom he missed tremendously; his brothers Duane and Arlo Johnson; two brothers who died at birth, Leslie and Vernon; and his parents. He is survived by his two daughters, Robbin Bitz (Tom) and Terri Contreras (Javier); five grandchildren, Kristyn Bitz, Matthew Bitz (Alli), Chad Bjornson, Joshua Johnson (Audra), and Michelle Smith; and three great-grandchildren, Sabri Janovich, Aidon Janovich, and Joshua Johnson Jr. Norman was also just weeks away from meeting his fourth great-grandchild, as Matthew and Alli are first-time parents. Additionally, he is survived by his adorable 19-year-old Siamese cat, Rosie, who kept him company in his thinking chair.

     Norman will be laid to rest next to his wife at Spiritwood Cemetery in Spiritwood, ND.

   Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, September 15, 2025 at Eddy Funeral Home, Jamestown, ND with Pastor Lucinda Lien officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Spiritwood Cemetery, Spiritwood, ND.

Eddy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.