Mark Louis Johnson

Mark Johnson passed away peacefully on August 6, 2023. Graduating from San Lorenzo HS in 1969, he then earned an AA degree in Music from Chabot College, Hayward, CA. A graduate of SFSU, he also earned his Lifetime Teaching Credential in Music there. Later attending San Francisco Law School, he earned a JD in law.

Mark worked for Alameda County Probation Dept for 38 years, beginning as a director of the Weekend Work Academy, moving on to Probation Officer, and ending his career as Program Manager and Director.

As a trained oboist, Mark spent some of his spare time playing oboe, English horn, and oboe d’amore in several musical groups throughout the Bay Area. His passion for trains led to his membership in Golden Gate Live Steamers at Tilden Park in Orinda, San Leandro Historical Railway Society in San Leandro, Niles Depot in Fremont, and other train enthusiast clubs. Mark enjoyed participating in sports as well as watching his favorite teams play (Giants, A’s and 49ers).

Mark is survived by his wife Beverly Johnson of Hayward, CA, son Robert Johnson of Long Island, NY, daughter Rebecca Thomas of Salisbury, MD, as well as daughter-in-law Azela Viojan, son-in-law Chad Thomas, grandchildren Mark Johnson, Evelyn Thomas, Jonathan Thomas, and Amelia Thomas. He was predeceased by his parents Mildred and Louis Johnson of Danville, CA and his sisters Helene Wood, Kathleen Johnson, and Julie Johnson.

Mark will be sorely missed by his family and friends. May he rest in peace. Donations may be made in his memory to:

Golden Gate Live Steamers, Orinda, CA

San Leandro Historic Railway Society, San Leandro, CA

East Bay Symphonic Band, Hayward, CA

Castro Valley Orchestra Association, Castro Valley, CA

All are 501(c) (3) organizations.