Edhat StaffRichard “Dick” Johnson passed away on October 20, 2017 at his home in Santa Barbara with his family by his side. He was born on May 7, 1934, and grew up in rural northwest Pennsylvania near Titusville, home of the first commercial oil well.
After visiting family in Santa Barbara, Dick and Pat decided to relocate to Santa Barbara in 1998. Dick was active in Santa Barbara cultural activities, particularly the Music Academy of the West, Santa Barbara Opera, and the History Forum. Dick stayed active playing tennis at La Cumbre Country Club on the InterClub Senior Team and on regular outings with other Club members. After attending classes at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Dick became a UC Certified Master Gardener.
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