Memories of Kathy Lee Johnson

In memory of

Kathy Lee Johnson

Nampa, ID, USA

July 27, 1944 - January 19, 2021

Jul 27, 1944 - Jan 19, 2021

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Joe Saldana

2016, Best School in America

Kathy and Santa Claus

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Michael Johnson

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Jerry Johnson

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Michael Johnson

Really cool photo, Joe. :) Really cool photo, Joe. :) Really cool photo, Joe. :)

Judi Dursi

I remember this day! I remember this day! I remember this day!

Arlene Oatman

I worked with Kathy for the 20 years she was at Cypress, she actually planned to retire twice before actually retiring. Kathu kept saying I can't leave all my kiddos who will make sure they are doing what they are suppose to. Kathy enjoyed her work and everyone at school loved her, even the kids she had to remind about doing the right thing. She was Grandma Kathy to all. Even after she moved she kept in touch to see what was going on and was Cypress okay. I will miss a good friend, she will always be remembered.

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Michael Johnson

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Michael Johnson

Thank you Arlene. She was a very compassionate person, and was able to see the positive side in everyone!... Read more Thank you Arlene. She was a very compassionate person, and was able to see the positive side in everyone! Thank you Arlene. She was a very compassionate person,... Read more

Teresa Shimogawa

So sorry for your loss. Kathy was hilarious at work, especially hearing her on the radio. I'll never forget how she kept asking me for my student ID the first couple years I taught at Cypress. We'd see her around on the weekends-- at Home Depot, etc. She checked in with me often on campus after my husband passed away. She had a tough, feisty exterior but was definitely soft inside.

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Michael Johnson

Kind works, Teresa. Thanks for sharing. :) Kind works, Teresa. Thanks for sharing. :) Kind works, Teresa. Thanks for sharing. :)

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Osvaldo Hurtado

Kathy, may God bless you and keep your family safe. You meant so much to the Cypress H.S. community and you commanded respect from everyone. We all felt safer with you on campus because we knew nobody would dare mess with you.

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Michael Johnson

Haha that's true Osvaldo. She was a big softie, though. :) Haha that's true Osvaldo. She was a big softie, though. :) Haha that's true Osvaldo. She was a big softie, though.... Read more

Vernon Miller

It saddens my heart to know that Cypress HS will no longer be graced with Kathy’s presence. For so many years she spent her days looking out for us children, easing the minds of our worried parents with her dedication to our safety. We obliviously grew up and ran around those halls feeling as if we owned them.. but we all know who really owned the hallways! Thank you so much for protecting us and providing us all a safe place to learn and socialize for all these years. It didn’t matter whether we were loitering around, sneaking out of class, or getting grilled for wearing clothes far too inappropriate for children in a school setting, we could not deny the pure love that we had for our dear security lady. May you forever protect us from the evils of this world.

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Michael Johnson

Thanks Vernon. Very thoughtful words. She did her job like a parent would.......firm but coming from a warm... Read more Thanks Vernon. Very thoughtful words. She did her job like a parent would.......firm but coming from a warm place in her heart.... Read more Thanks Vernon. Very thoughtful words. She did her job... Read more

Tj Palmer

Kathy is a legend ! Some of my fondest memories are our little chats we’d have on the golf cart. Occasionally friends and I would ditch or go off campus for lunch, shame on us lol, but Kathy was always around ready to chase us down hahah whenever she did manage to catch us her voice was stern but always words filled with love. Upon graduating and moving further into adulthood I have nothing but love and mad respect for a human of her caliper. She’s a one of one they just don’t make em like you anymore. You will be missed and loved forever thank you for everything.

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Michael Johnson

Very sweet, TJ. We appreciate the sentiment. :) Very sweet, TJ. We appreciate the sentiment. :) Very sweet, TJ. We appreciate the sentiment. :)

John Kim

Got to know Kathy quite well in high school because I was always double parking and she would always pull me out of class to move my car.
She was always so funny and gracious.
Glad I had a chance to get to know her better the years after graduation.
Rest in paradise Kathy, hope there are lots of cats up there.

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Michael Johnson

Thank you John. She had a sneaky sense of humor, but cared for everyone. That's cool that she helped keep... Read more Thank you John. She had a sneaky sense of humor, but cared for everyone. That's cool that she helped keep you out of trouble.......she... Read more Thank you John. She had a sneaky sense of humor, but... Read more

Luz Mauldin

Kathy was one of the most funny and sarcastic people I have ever met. I will remember her always. I will never forget how she would come into the office for coffee with her big red marine cup and always say, "Well, damn it...." as she walked out. :)

This is one of the last texts I got from her: "I try not to go out or drive in snow. My son from calif is coming out when I have my surgeries. He's been wonderful! Both my boys have. So lucky!"

She loved her boys and her cat. :)

Glad to have known Kathy.

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Michael Johnson

Thanks Luz. We are glad we were able to be there to help her through the last few months. She was a great... Read more Thanks Luz. We are glad we were able to be there to help her through the last few months. She was a great Mom, so we wanted to... Read more Thanks Luz. We are glad we were able to be there to... Read more

Carrie Vaughn

Kathy had a huge heart. I worked with her at Cypress High, and she cared about the students & staff. I will never forget her zipping through campus on her golf cart, and stopping in my office to say hello -- often with a donut! She will be missed. Sending much love to the Johnson family.

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Michael Johnson

Thanks Carrie. We will miss her terribly, but love this story. :) Thanks Carrie. We will miss her terribly, but love this story. :) Thanks Carrie. We will miss her terribly, but love ... Read more

Carolyn Johnson

We will miss Grandma Kathy! She was a very thoughtful person. She never missed a birthday card or anniversary:) She was so proud of her two sons and 5 grandchildren. We will love and take of her two cats Nemo and Kayla. Rest In Peace 💕

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Michael Johnson

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Michael Johnson

Very sweet, babe. Thanks. :) Very sweet, babe. Thanks. :) Very sweet, babe. Thanks. :)

Caryn Kaiser

Kathy was a favorite at Cypress H.S. and loved by all. We were so lucky to have her in our lives. Thank you for the precious memories Kathy. Know that you will forever be remembered and loved for your feistiness, your heart of gold and your friendship. Much love and prayers to your beautiful family. Love you Kathy.

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Lisa Sorenson

Kathy was loved by all at Cypress High school. She gave me rides in her golf cart on numerous occasions.... Read more Kathy was loved by all at Cypress High school. She gave me rides in her golf cart on numerous occasions. She would stop and ... Read more Kathy was loved by all at Cypress High school. She... Read more

Michael Johnson

Thank you for sharing, Lisa. :) Thank you for sharing, Lisa. :) Thank you for sharing, Lisa. :)

Michael Johnson

Thanks for the message, Caryn. :) Thanks for the message, Caryn. :) Thanks for the message, Caryn. :)

Michael Johnson

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Jerry Johnson

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Caryn Kaiser

Love these two! Love these two! Love these two!

Eileen Jensen

Kathy and I became best friends over the years and I cherish our friendship and her sense of humor and transparent... Read more Kathy and I became best friends over the years and I cherish our friendship and her sense of humor and transparent and unvarnished... Read more Kathy and I became best friends over the years and ... Read more

Michael Johnson

Thanks you Mrs. Jensen. She spoke of you often, and how much she wanted to get healthy and come visit. Thanks... Read more Thanks you Mrs. Jensen. She spoke of you often, and how much she wanted to get healthy and come visit. Thanks for being a great... Read more Thanks you Mrs. Jensen. She spoke of you often, and... Read more

John Kim

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Michael Johnson

Grandma Kathy and Jeff at Christmas. Grandma Kathy and Jeff at Christmas. Grandma Kathy and Jeff at Christmas.

Vernon Miller

She always had the best mullet!!!!! She always had the best mullet!!!!! She always had the best mullet!!!!!

Michael Johnson

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Michael Johnson

Trent and Jeff with Grandma, at the Ethertons....Christmas Eve. Trent and Jeff with Grandma, at the Ethertons....Christmas Eve. Trent and Jeff with Grandma, at the Ethertons....Christmas... Read more

Michael Johnson

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Michael Johnson

More Christmas with Grandma Kathy.....Trent and Jeff. More Christmas with Grandma Kathy.....Trent and Jeff. More Christmas with Grandma Kathy.....Trent and Jeff.... Read more

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Michael Johnson

Trent got a new bike from Grandma Kathy! Trent got a new bike from Grandma Kathy! Trent got a new bike from Grandma Kathy!

Kori Muniz Jones

Being a new grandmother, I can see the intense joy and love for her grandchildren on Kathy's face !!! <3 Being a new grandmother, I can see the intense joy and love for her grandchildren on Kathy's face !!! <3 Being a new grandmother, I can see the intense joy ... Read more

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Michael Johnson

Boys in early 2020....dinner at Cracker Barrell in Nampa. Boys in early 2020....dinner at Cracker Barrell in Nampa. Boys in early 2020....dinner at Cracker Barrell in ... Read more

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Michael Johnson

Mike and his Mom...... Mike and his Mom...... Mike and his Mom......

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Michael Johnson

Brandon graduation.......with Grandma. Brandon graduation.......with Grandma. Brandon graduation.......with Grandma.

Michael Johnson

My Mom loved NFL football, especially the Cowboys. She equally loved being a Grandma!

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Brooke Johnson

Grandma and all of the cousins together. We love and miss you so much grandma. Forever in our hearts. ❤️

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Michael Johnson

2014, Long Beach, CA, USA

Me and Mom, boarding for our Mexico cruise to celebrate her 70th birthday!

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Jerry Johnson

She had great memories of the trip! She had great memories of the trip! She had great memories of the trip!

Vernon Miller

My fondest memories are from taking my dad on a cruise to Ensenada a few months before his passing. Such ... Read more My fondest memories are from taking my dad on a cruise to Ensenada a few months before his passing. Such fun, great times to look... Read more My fondest memories are from taking my dad on a cruise... Read more