Vern Allen Johnson died peacefully in his home on October 20th at the age of 78. Vern is survived by his wife Sharon of 56 years; son Jeffery Alan Johnson; daughter Christie Lee Nutt (David); five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Vern retired from Western Zirconium. Vern loved painting, fixing up old cars, and watching old sifi movies. A private memorial will be held at a later date.