Eric Nelson Johansen

Eric Nelson Johansen, 58, of Shoshone passed away on March 2, 2026, surrounded by his family. Eric was born in Fresno, California on October 6, 1967 to John and Joyce (Ogletree) Johansen. He had two siblings: brother, Keith (Machelle) Johansen and sister, Machelle Lynch, who preceded him in death.

In 2012, he married the love of his life, Stefanie. Together they shared 17 wonderful years before his passing. Eric was a devoted and beloved father to his four daughters: Erica (Justin) McColl, Washington; Andrea (Tylar) Buchnoff, California; Ashley (Michael) Rivera, California; and Katelyn Clark, Idaho. Eric adored and cherished his five beautiful grandchildren: Karson, Reagan, Josie, Mackenzie and Kehlani. He enjoyed attending their children's and his grandchildren’s events.

Together, Eric and Stefanie enjoyed being outdoors and spent time traveling, camping, hunting, duning, and off-roading. Eric was a United States Air Force Veteran, proudly serving at Osan Air Force Base in Korea. He was a Law Enforcement Specialist from 1986 to 1987. In September of 1987, his orders took him to continue his service with the 51st Security Police Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base in California. Eric was awarded the Outstanding Unit Award, Good Conduct Medal, Overseas Short Tour Ribbon and Training Ribbon.

In March of 1990, Eric started his career at the Fresno County Sheriff’s Department as a Corrections Officer. In 1996 Eric was awarded a Lifesaving Medal for saving an inmate’s life. In 2013, Eric was promoted to a Correctional Sergeant. In 2019, Eric retired from the Fresno County Sheriff's Department after 29 years of service.

In 2021, Eric and Stefanie moved to Idaho where he could hunt. Being an avid hunter, moving to Idaho was his life-long dream. Eric and Stefanie spent every hunting season doing what he loved, hunting. Eric worked for Idaho Transportation Department until his diagnosis in June of 2024.

Wherever he worked or visited, Eric made friends. Eric was a true and loyal friend. He cherished the friendships he made. Thank you for being his friend.

A Celebration of Eric's Life will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, March 20, 2026, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 505 N Greenwood St, Shoshone.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Eric's memorial webpage at www.farnsworthmortuary.com.

GONE HUNTING

I’ve finished all life has for me,

I’ve been invited to the great hunting ground.

Where every day is a wonderous day to hunt,

fill your heart with every wish.

Don’t worry, or feel sad for me,

For I’m hunting with the Master of the Hunt.

We’ll miss each other for some time,

but in time you will come

and we’ll be with each other again...

That won’t be long, you will see,

“till we’re together again, you and me.

For all those that think of me,

know that I am on a great hunt

and as happy as can be.

To those that wonder of my early farewell,

Tell them I’ve gone hunting with the Master.

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