Herbert Theodore Johnson, 92, passed away on April 21, 2020. Herb joined the U.S. Navy SeaBees and was stationed on the island of Guam during World War II. He was on board the U.S.S. Missouri, and present on deck when the Japanese signed their surrender. He served a second tour of duty on Midway Island during the Korean Conflict. After completing his military service, Herb moved to Arizona in 1952. He began working for Airesearch, and retired after 38 years. He loved the Southwest desert and became an avid outdoorsman, hunter and fisherman. He was regarded as a venomous animal expert, known for collecting rattlesnakes, tarantulas, and scorpions for the ASU Poisonous Animal Research Lab. Herb was preceded in death by his wife Joan in 2015. He is survived by two daughters, a son, eight grandchildren, five great grandchildren and a sister.  Private memorial has been held. (Source: Arizona Republic)