Helen Elizabeth Johnson, a longtime resident and 40-year Bay Pharmacy employee, passed away on October 2 at home in Pacific Palisades. She was 83. Born on May 15, 1922 in Flushing New York, to William and Anna Marshall, she and her family moved to the Palisades in 1960 for her husband’s work at the Systems Development Corporation in Santa Monica. Lt. Colonel Harry Johnson preceded her in death in 1985. Helen was a familiar face at Bay Pharmacy (now Pharmaca), where she was employed from 1960 until her retirement in 2000. During those years, she met many people and watched generations of Palisadians grow up. She is survived by her children, Maryann Knipscheer of Temple City, Candice Hynes of Pacific Palisades and Harry Johnson of Vail, Colorado; and grandchildren Laurie-ann de Leon and Marc and David Wardle. A casual gathering will be held for family and friends on Sunday, October 9, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the family home, 15102 Bestor Blvd. All are welcome. Donations may be made to a charity of choice in Helen’s name.
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