Nathan ”Nate” N. Johnson (age 75) was born in Yakima, WA on September 11, 1935 and left this world on January 3, 2011. He graduated from Mead High School in 1955 and spent two years on Midway Island as a Seabee. Nate is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Lurane; two sons, Shane and Eric; his mother and stepfather, Jessie and Jim Gramps; brother, John (Jan) Johnson; numerous brother and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Nate was a hard worker all his life and lent a helping hand to anyone and everyone that needed it. He will be deeply missed by many. A memorial service will begin at 10:00AM Saturday, January 8, 2011 at Riplinger Funeral Home and Crematory 4305 N. Division Spokane, WA.