The Daily Sentinel (Grand Junction, CO)
Aug. 13, 2010
Franklin Bing Johnson, M.D., FACR November 23, 1934 – August 8, 2010 F. Bing Johnson, M.D. died Sunday, August 8, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado, following a brief illness. Bing was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado on November 23, 1934 to Franklin and Thelma Johnson. He spent his early years in the Durango, Colorado area, attending area public schools. In 1953, he entered Colorado State University from which he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in bacteriology. In 1961, he graduated from the University of Colorado School of Medicine at Denver, Colorado. He interned at the University of Mississippi Medical Center at Jackson, Mississippi, where he received the Outstanding Intern Award. Dr. Johnson, in 1963, entered the residency program in General Radiology at Colorado General Hospital, University of Colorado, becoming Chief Resident in 1964. After completing his residency and two years as a Radiologist at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Dr. Johnson rejoined the University of Colorado School of Medicine as Chief of the Division of Radiation Oncology and Associate Professor of Radiology. He served in that position until his retirement from the University in 1986. Dr. Johnson then started a practice of Radiation Oncology at St. Mary's Hospital, Grand Junction, Colorado, where he served until his death. Bing is survived by his brother, David Johnson of California; his step children, David, Larry and Emily Keith of Mississippi and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose W. Keith Johnson and his parents. Bing was a Fellow of the American College of Radiology, Associate Professor Emeritus of Radiology, recipient of the Joseph Addison Sewall Award from the University of Colorado, member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and Phi Kappa Phi. He was a veteran of the United States Navy having obtained the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He was the Orator/Historian of Mesa Lodge #55 and member of Hayden Lodge. By his own account, he was a pretty good horse wrangler in his younger years. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 13, 2010 in the Chapel of St. Mary's Hospital at Grand Junction, Colorado. The family prefers memorials to your favorite charity. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/gjsentinel/obituary.aspx?n=franklin-bing-johnson&pid=144648558#sthash.hrsU7iwu.dpuf