Michael Ray Johnson

March 29, 1950 – June 14, 2026

Michael Ray Johnson passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord on June 14th, 2026, at the age of 76. He was born on March 29th, 1950, in Walla Walla, Washington to John A. Johnson and Cleo Mae Conklin Johnson.

Mike’s parents moved from Nebraska to Oregon in 1942 to work on building the Bonneville Dam on the Columbia River. They settled in Milton-Freewater, Oregon and operated a dairy. His father decided to work on construction jobs in the late 1940’s, which resulted in moving numerous times.

Mike attended Ferndale School in Milton-Freewater. Later his parents moved to Dayton, Washington, and his freshman year moved to Portland, Oregon where he graduated from Madison HS and attended community college at PCC.

Mike worked several years for United Finance as a loan officer. In 1970, he married Helen Anderson of Portland, Oregon. He owned his own home building company (Jordan Homes) for many years before becoming a building inspector for Washington County. He retired in 2016.

Mike enjoyed golfing and fishing and was very involved in his kids’ athletic careers growing up. He coached multiple baseball and basketball teams with sports being a big part of his family’s life even to this day.

Going to the Oregon Coast was a favorite pass time, with countless trips to Cannon Beach and Fort Stevens. The hunt for the best razor clams was always a special search.

Most importantly, Mike was a believer in Jesus Christ and led his life with that being the centerpiece. For the last few decades, he would walk across the street and attend services at Westside Church.

He is survived by his son Jordan Johnson, and daughter-in-law, Candi, and their daughters Jaedyn and Cienna; his daughter Kristin Daniels, and son-in-law, Gary Daniels, and their daughters, Kali, Kinley, and Kiera. He is also survived by his brother John Johnson; sisters Monte Wilson and Susan Truax; and many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was proceeded in death by his sister, Connie Beckel, in 2004.

Michael’s family will be holding a private burial, followed by a celebration of life, on Saturday, July 11^th from 1-3:30 at the Stockpot Broiler in Beaverton. To all who knew and loved him, we would be honored to have you join us.