County, Stories

Like a good neighbor…”down on the creek”

Piceance Creek rancher Pat Johnson and his late wife, Mary Lou, “cherished” ranch life.

There’s probably no greater compliment than to be called a good neighbor in that 42-mile community of friends “down on the creek,” Piceance Creek, that is. The people there are friends, supporters and hard workers – people who will do whatever is necessary to help each other.

Pat Johnson has been a good neighbor to many since 1922. His family moved…