WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES     JOHNSON

JOHNSON, Albert T. - A time of remembrance for Albert T. Johnson of Bellingham will be held at 1:30 p.m. in the Whatcom Room at Jones-Moles Funeral Home, with the Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen of Central Lutheran Church officiating. Mr. Johnson died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999, in Bellingham. He was 93. Born May 27, 1906, to Julius and Inga (Christensen) Johnson in Tacoma, he attended public schools in King County. Mr. Johnson served in the U.S. Coast Guard and worked as a lumber and sawmill worker in Bellingham. Mr. Johnson was a member of Lumber and Sawmill Workers Local Union 2667A and Central Lutheran Church. He enjoyed fishing and gardening. His brothers died previously. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Dagney T. Johnson, of Bellingham two grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

JOHNSON, Albin, age 70, of 1509 E. Victor St., passed away Sat. Jan. 17, 1987. At his request no services will be held. Cremation Greenacres Crematorium. Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Jan 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Alcina Mary, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, fell asleep in the Lord September 22, 1990 at the family home in the presence of her loving family, after a long and courageous fight with leukemia. Alcina was born April 9, 1916 to Maude Irene and William Fredrick-Strube. She is survived by two sisters, Elaine Jones and husband Milton of Bellingham, Delores Norris and husband Elden of Tucumcari, NM; 3 sons, Charles L. Petersen and wife Carol of Deming, Myron L. Petersen and wife Pam of Deming, and Darrel O. Petersen and wife Linda of Everson; 4 daughters, Arlene M. Terril and husband Herb of Anacortes, Barbara J. Wilson and husband Dennis of Sumas, Lorraine S. Pegan and husband Lee of Everson and Charlene L. Knauft and husband Charlie of Deming; 20 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Sep 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Alfred H., age 94 of Bellingham, WA, passed away March 8, 2002 at Cordata Health Care. He was born March 24, 1907 in Barton, ND, to John and Kari (Engeland) Johnson. The family moved to Whatcom County in March 1908 Alfred graduated from Whatcom High School in 1926. He served in the U.S. Army as a sharpshooter during WWII. Alfred married Erlene Mathiason Vogel on May 14,1955 in Bellingham, WA. Mr. Johnson worked for the city of Bellingham for 28 years as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the Elks Club, VFW and DAV. Al was an amateur boxer and enjoyed building and using his 21-ft. cabin cruiser. Preceded in death by his brothers, James, Bernard and Clarence Johnson, sisters, Anna Larson, Ida Strand, Clara Carlson and Mabel Fosse, and stepson, Errol Vogel. Survived by his wife Erlene A. Johnson of Bellingham, WA, stepsons, Leland Vogel of Centralia, WA, Bill Vogel and wife Bobby of Cypress, TX, and Gerald Vogel and wife Sandy of Lake Stevens, WA stepdaughter-in-law, Nancy Vogel of San Antonio, TX nieces Marlene Hadley, Lorraine Kirk, Pearl Cummings, and Diane Peterson several grandnieces and nephews, 14 step-grandchildren and 13 great step-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Westford Funeral Home Chapel 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 15, 2002. Graveside military honors by VFW at Greenacres.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Mar 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Alice G., age 74, 117 So. Washington St., Everson, passed away at her home on Tues. April 12, 1983. Born in Seattle, Mrs. Johnson had been an Everson area resident for more than 60 years. A member of the Everson Presbyterian Church, she graduated from Nooksack Valley High School in 1927 and from Bellingham Normal School in 1930. She was married to her husband Alvin in Seattle on Nov. 8, 1937. She is survived by her husband Alvin; 2 daughters, Mrs. Sandra and husband William Moseley and their children Erika and Mark of Davis, Calif.; and Mrs. Maureen and her husband Marvin VanderHeiden and their children Randy, Shannon and Kimberly of Everson and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral services will be conducted on Fri. April 15 at 2 p.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. David Loper officiating. Services are under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Apr 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Alice H. - Services for Alice H. Johnson of Bellingham will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Greenacres Funeral Home, with the Rev. David Murphy officiating, and the Rev. Steven D. Merrill, her grandson, assisting. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Johnson died Thursday, July 22, 1999, at her home. She was 96. Born Oct. 9, 1902 to Martin and Mary (Isaacson) Martinson in Bellingham, she was the youngest of nine children and a 1922 graduate of Whatcom High School. She also attended Bellingham Normal School, now Western Washington University. In 1924 she married Arthur E. Stone and moved to California. He died in 1943. In 1946, she married William C. Johnson. He died in 1976. Mrs. Johnson retired in 1972 as a California Realtor. Mrs. Johnson was a member of the Presbyterian Church, American Business Women's Association, order of the Amaranth Elks Lodge and the Bellingham Yacht Club. She also attended programs at The First Bible and Missionary Conference. Her siblings and grandson, Gerard A. Merrill, died previously. Survivors include daughter Jeanette E. Merrill of California; son Arthur E. Stone Jr. of Bellingham; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Jul 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Alice K., 56, Ferndale, died Friday in a Bellingham hospital. She was a member of Lynden Nazarene Church. Survivors include two sisters, Sylvia Swimm of Bothell and Virginia Henderson of Bellingham, and other relatives. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Westford Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Feb 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Alice Nora, age 72, of 2794 Fresno Ave., Yuma, Ariz., passed away in that city, Wed., Nov. 10, (1976) . A life time resident of this community and winter resident of Yuma, Arizona, Mrs. Johnson was a member of Calvary Temple, formerly employee as a telephone operator by Puget Sound Power & Light Co. and Pacific American Fisheries. Surviving husband, Gustave A., Yuma, Arizona; 1 son, Mr. Debert Edquist Seattle; 1 step-daughter, Joanna Haug, Sedro Woolley; 1 sister, Mrs. Hazel Gardner, City; 2 grandchildren, Mary and Steven Edquist of city; 4 step-grandchildren, Mrs. Valerie Quigley of Everett; Bryan, Andy and Kenneth Haug of Sedro Woolley, nieces and nephews. Funeral services Monday, Nov. 15, 10:30 a.m. Jones Funeral Home, with Rev. Thomas Howard officiating. Cremation will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Nov 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Alma J., age 84, of Bellingham, passed away, Friday, August 1, 2003 in Bellingham. She was born June 11, 1919 in Drady, North Dakota to Carl and Sophie (Hanson) Nelsen. She has lived in Whatcom County since 1929. Alma graduated from Ferndale High School in 1937. She was employed as a sales clerk at J.J. Newberry's and was also a member Birchwood Presbyterian Church. She is survived by, two children, Carol Perry and Brad L. Johnson four grandchildren, Isaac David Hedblom, Faye Marie Baldwin, Matthew R. Johnson and Jeanne Beth Johnson two great grandchildren, Kyle David Hedblom and Alexis Sophie Gehlen. Her husband David G,. Johnson preceded her in death. A memorial service will be held, Thursday, August 7, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home Chapel. A celebration of life will follow at the Ankar Park Recreation Center, 4230 Ankar Park Dr., beginning at 1:00 p.m. Inurnment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by: Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Aug 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Alma M., age 94, of 2584 Kelley (sic) Rd., passed away Monday, July 16, 1979. A resident of this community for the past 78 years. She is survived by 1 daughter, Mrs. Violet Crutcher, city; 3 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Private family services were held Thurs., July 19, at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Jul 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Alvin age 78 of 117 Washington St. Everson passed away in B'ham Tues, June 6, 1989 in a local hospital. He was a former owner of Everson Implement, member of the Lions Club of Everson & the B'ham Golf & Country Club. He was preceded in death by his wife Alice & is survived by 2 daughters Maureen VanderHeiden of Everson, Sandra Moseley of Davis, CA; 5 grandchildren Randy, Shannon & Kimberley VanderHeiden, Erika & Mark Moseley; numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be Fri. at 2:30 p.m. at the Everson Presbyterian Church with Revs. Sharon Hare & Neil Higbee officiating. Interment Greenacres Cemetery. Arrangements by Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel & Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Jun 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Alvin Lenard, a longtime Concrete resident died Monday, October 27, 1997 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 66 years of age. He was born on December 14, 1930 in Yakima, Washington, the son of Odin and Tillie Fandrich Johnson. The family later moved to Bellingham where Alvin attended Bellingham High School, graduating in 1949. As a young high school graduate he left to work at fish canneries in Alaska before continuing his education. He also worked for various logging companies in the Skagit Valley for several years. He was united in marriage to Catherine Ashe in Sedro-Woolley on Sept. 15, 1962. They have made Concrete their home since 1969. For 30 years Mr. Johnson was employed by Puget Power, where his last position was Superintendent of Power Production at Baker River. He retired in March of 1994. Alvin was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on May 28, 1950. He served as presiding overseer of the Concrete Congregation. His love for God and the doing of his will was the foundation of Alvin's life. Alvin is survived by his loving wife, Cathy, two daughters and sons-in-law, Lori & Rick Acuna and Lisa & Edward Nick, all of Concrete. Two precious granddaughters, Hayley & Heather Nick. One brother and sister-in-law, Duane & Katrina Johnson of Alger, an aunt & uncle Esther & Ray Burk of Sun City, CA and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held Friday, October 31, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, 410 Ball St., Sedro Woolley. Inurnment will be in the Sedro-Woolley Union Niche wall.

JOHNSON, Anna E., aged 65 years, late of 1752 Telegraph Road, passed away at a local hospital Saturday, Aug 26. Mrs. Johnson had resided in the county for fifteen years. Her survivors are her husband Tony G. Johnson, at home, one son Hilmer E. Johnson, Bellingham; three daughters Mrs. Bill Vanderboom, and Mrs. Paul Glenovich, this city; Mrs. Jack Nelson, Sedro Woolley; two brothers, Ben Peterson, Bellingham, and Gus Peterson, Brookville, Kan., seven grandchildren. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. Everett O. Williams Tuesday, August 29, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Aug 1950) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Anna E., 84, 2711 Peabody St., died today (June 15, 1973) in a local hospital. A resident of Bellingham since 1905, she is survived by two daughters, Dorothy Graham and Maxine Howard, both of Bellingham; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Veroske's Bellingham Funeral Home with the Rev. Carl Fischer officiating. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Jun 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Anna M., a 75-year resident of Bellingham, died Saturday at the age of 90. She had made her home at 1913 Mason St. Mrs. Johnson was a member of the Central Lutheran Church. Survivors include daughters Margaret Seton of Orcas Island and Jeanette Bentley of Ferndale; sons Lawrence and Clarence, both of Bellingham, Gerhard of Mount Vernon and Lloyd of Darrington; a sister, Rachel Larrabee of Bellingham; brothers Charles Holmes of Seattle and Olias Holmes of Bellingham, and eight grandchildren. Funeral services are pending at Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Apr 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Ardelle – A celebration of life for Ardelle Johnson of Bellingham was held and no funeral services will be held. Mrs. Johnson died Thursday Jan 13, 2000 at her home. She was 45. Born March 1, 1954 to Art and Eula (Mitchell) Johnson in Bellingham, she was a lifetime Whatcom County resident. Mrs. Johnson was an artist, crafter and seamstress. She loved quilting and cooking. Survivors include her husband, Warren J. McCutchen, of the family home; sons Anthony A. and Eric T. Joseph, both of Bellingham; friend and father of her children, Albert Joseph of Bellingham; and many other relatives. Arrangements by Whatcom Cremation Association.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Jan 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Arnold J., age 83, a lifetime resident of Rawlins, Wyoming, passed away Thursday, July 17. Private family services will be held with cremation to follow under the direction of Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Jul 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Beatrice Lena, formerly of Lynden, died Monday, Sept. 8, 1997, in Camano Island. She was 87. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Lynden Cemetery, followed by a memorial service at 11:30 a.m. at Lynden United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joyce O'Connor-Magee officiating. Born Sept. 15, 1909, to Robert and Carrie Tallin Blackburn in Seattle, she was raised in Arlington, Eastern Washington and Custer. She married Joseph Johnson on Nov. 19, 1932, in Lynden. Mrs. Johnson lived in Alaska and returned in 1942 to operate a dairy farm on Depot and Pangborn roads. She was a member of the Registered Guernsey Club of America and Delta Grange and was active in Lynden United Methodist Church. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her husband in 1990, infant son Darrell and brothers George Blackburn and Frank Blackburn. Survivors include sons Addison Johnson of Camano Island and Alerd Johnson of Anacortes, daughter Alison Johnson of Mount Vernon, seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

JOHNSON, Ben R., age 88, formerly of 2501 E St., passed away Thursday, Oct 21, (1976) in Centralia. A retired fisherman, Mr. Johnson had been a resident of this community for 60 years and Centralia for the past 2-1/2 years. Surviving granddaughter. Mrs. Wally Williams, Rochester, Wash.; 2 grandsons, Robert L. Wingate, Houston, Texas and Floyd W. Johnson, Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan. Funeral services Tuesday, Oct. 26, 3 p.m. Jones Funeral Home. Cremation Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Oct 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Bernard O. - Funeral services for Bernard O. Johnson will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday at Jones Funeral Home by the Rev. J. G. Erickson. Mr. Johnson, 76, 3611 Abbott St., a 66-year resident of Bellingham, died Saturday (July 6, 1974). He was a retired employe of Western Farmers and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Ferndale. He is survived by his widow, Laura; three brothers, James, Alfred and Clarence; and four sisters, Ida Strand, Anna Larson, Mabel Fosse and Clara Carlson, all of Bellingham. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Jul 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Bernice I. - Funeral services were held Wednesday for former Shuksan Middle School art teacher Bernice I. Johnson, 81, of 1454 Ellis St. She died Oct. 21, (1989) at Sehome Retirement Community. Miss Johnson was born Dec. 24, 1907, in Bowbells, ND. She graduated from Whatcom High School and Western Washington University College of Education in Bellingham. Her teaching career lasted 42 years. She also served as a cooperative teacher for Western Washington University, training education students in a live classroom environment. Miss Johnson was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, PTA, Washington Education Association, National Education Association, Washington State Teachers Association and Washington State Retired Teachers Association. She also enjoyed arts and crafts, traveling and gardening. Survivors include two sisters, Beatrice Johnson of Longview and Gladys Deegan of Bellingham; and two nephews. Arrangements were by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Oct 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Betty Jean - Mass of Christian Burial for Betty Jean Johnson, 92, a former switchboard operator for the Leopold Hotel, will be at 8:15 a.m. Monday at Assumption Catholic Church, with the Rev. John Madigan officiating. Entombment will be immediately following the Mass, at Greenacres Mausoleum. Mrs. Johnson died Wednesday (April 5, 1989) at Nor-Bell Nursing Home, where she had lived since 1982. She moved to Bellingham around 1920, and lived here for many years, then moved to Whidbey Island. She returned to Bellingham seven years ago. She is remembered by her family as an enthusiastic gardener and seamstress. Her two sons, Melvin Eric Johnson and Arthur Morris Johnson, died in 1983 and 1987, respectively. Survivors include two daughters, Sonja Clark of Everett and Constance Visocan of Great Falls, Mont; 14 grandchildren, Mike Johnson of Bellingham, Lynn Hesselgesser of Everson, Tracie Johnson of Sumas, Patrick Johnson of Maple Falls, Lisa Jones of Marysville, Tommy Clark of Coupeville, Steven Clark of Everett Charlene Knault of Deming, Kathy Fox, and five others who live in Montana; 33 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Apr 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Bobbie D. of Bellingham, WA, passed away August 30, 1997, in Bellingham. He was 74. Bobbie was born September 24, 1922, in New Castle, Nebraska, to Anton and Lenore (Beller) Johnson. At age 7, his family moved to the Mohave Desert in California where he lived until he joined the Navy in 1940. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict, a U.S. Navy Lt. Commander who retired after 27 years of service as a pilot. After retiring from the Navy, he and his family returned to Bellingham in 1973. He loved to do research in theoretical physics. Two brothers preceded him in death. He is survived by wife Ruth (Swan) whom he married on June 7, 1949 in Bellingham; daughter Melody Cocco of Lynden; 2 grandchildren, Tanya and Daniel Cocco of Bellingham; numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives. Private services were held at Greenacres Memorial Park with Military Honors. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

JOHNSON, Carl - Funeral services for Carl Johnson, 82, 685 Ferndale Terrace, will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Triumph Lutheran Church with the Rev. Jay Erickson officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park under the direction of Moles Funeral Home. Mr. Johnson had been a resident of White Horn and Ferndale since 1936. He was also a member of Triumph Lutheran Church; Kulshan Lodge No. 186 F&AM of Blaine; Darigold Association and the Jersey Cattle Club. Survivors include the wife, Helen of Ferndale; one daughter, Mrs. Alice Flotre of Blaine; two sisters, Mrs. Clara Johnson of Ferndale and Mrs. Alice Ashton of Inglewood, Calif.; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Apr 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Carl - Burial services for Carl Johnson, 83, will be conducted by the Rev. Paul Cantelon at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Greenacres Memorial Park. A former resident of Bellingham, Mr. Johnson died Saturday in Cottonwood, Ariz., where he had made his home recently. He was a retired employee of Sears, Roebuck & Co. and an artist in his retirement. Surviving are his widow, Olive of Cottonwood; a son George of St. Paul; four daughters, Harriet Travis and Jean Hawk in Minnesota; Carol Nelson in Spain and Leslie Rounds of Bellingham; and 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Veroske's Bellingham Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Jun 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Carl A., 92, of 148 S. Garden St., died Sunday (Feb. 22, 1981) in a nursing home. Born April 27, 1888 in Sweden, he had been a Whatcom County resident for 90 years, including many years in the Clearbrook area. He was the longtime owner and operator of Carl A. Johnson Electric. He was a 54-year member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 191, Everett. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, two sisters and two brothers. His wife, Edith, died in 1978. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden. Burial will follow in Lakeside Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Feb 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Carl Christian, age 79 of 3144 Bennett Dr., Bellingham, passed away Friday (Oct. 2, 1992) at his home. He was born March 15, 1913 to Carl A. and Gustava C. Johnson and was a life resident of Bellingham. Mr. Johnson served in the U.S. Army Ski Troopers during WWII and was very patriotic. Prior to and after his military service, Mr. Johnson worked in the fishing industry. He was a member of Albert J. Hamilton Post #7 of the American Legion and a member of Disabled American Veterans. Survivors include one sister, Caroline Weston and a sister-in-law, Frances Johnson both of Bellingham, and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside service with military honors by Albert J. Hamilton Post #7 will be held Wed., Oct. 7, 2 p.m. at Enterprise Cemetery with Pastor Fred C. Bengen officiating. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Oct 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Carl J., age 68, of 1310 Edson, Lynden, passed away Thurs., Oct. 24, 1996 at his home. He was born Oct. 19, 1928 in Newman Grove, NB to Carl and Doris (Butterfield) Johnson and has been a Whatcom County resident since 1936. He married Kay Knudsen on Sept. 19, 1952 in Lynden. Mr. Johnson worked for 35 years at North Washington Implement in Lynden. He loved to hunt, fish, and was an avid sports enthusiast. He is survived by his wife Kay of the family home; son Ken Johnson and wife Tara of Lynden; daughter Kristi Johnson and fiance Steve Strand of Burlington; brother Duane Johnson and wife Donna of Bellingham; mother Doris Johnson of Lynden; and 3 grandchildren. Preceded in death by his father Carl F. Johnson in 1971. A memorial service will be held Mon. Oct. 28, 1 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Hoyt Sherwin officiating. Inurnment will be at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Oct 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Cecil O. "Teadie" age 84, of Bellingham, WA, passed away on Mon. Feb. 17, 1997 in Bellingham. Mr. Johnson was born Aug. 3, 1912 in Nooksack, WA to August & Frieda Johnson, immigrants from Sweden. He lived in Nooksack, graduating from Nooksack High School and received his degree in agriculture from Washington State University. He married Elaine M. Berntsen of Bellingham on July 5, 1941. A veteran of WWII serving as a petty officer in the United States Coast Guard. His adult occupation was in the field of public health inspection as a meat and milk sanitarian for the City of Bellingham from 1937 to 1942 and for 26 yrs. as an Environmental Health Specialist with the Seattle-King County Health Department, primarily assigned to the farms and dairies of Whatcom county. He is survived by his wife, Elaine at the family home; son Tom and wife Mary Johnson of Tacoma, WA; daughter Barbara and husband Michael Jarboe of Anacortes, WA; granddaughter, Kirsten Jarboe and sister, Esther Whitney both of Bellingham. A large number of nieces and nephews who knew him as "Uncle Teed". He was a life time member and active helper/handyman at the B.P.O. Elks Lodge #194, Bellingham. While retired his wife and children traveled widely with him and he kept busy as a woodworker/carpenter building shelves, cabinets and gift "jimcracks". He was an avid visitor to the library often getting into a wide variety of issue discussions with his co-patrons. Teadie/dad was a gregarious, enigmatic, and entertaining man of great and varied interests but simple material desires. He was a great dad to many beyond his 2 natural children. He will be greatly missed. No formal services will be held at Mr. Johnson's request. Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

JOHNSON, Charles Eldon, aged 21 years, a resident of the Laurel district for the past fourteen years, passed away at his home Thursday morning, (April 8, 1943). He leaves to survive his widow, Winifred and infant son, Charles, parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles V. Johnson; one sister, Lucile, all at the home, Route 2, Lynden; three brothers, Anton L. Johnson, of Marysville, Myrl Johnson, U.S. Navy, and Kenneth Johnson at home. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 12, at 2 p.m. in the Monroe Chapel in Ferndale, with Rev. Dick A. DeYoung officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.

JOHNSON, Charlotte A. "Chuckie," age 59 of 1891 Yew St. Rd., passed away Tuesday, July 3, 1979. A resident of this community for the past 23 years, she was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and Alaska Fishermen's Union. She is survived by her husband, Earl Marlo Johnson, City; 2 brothers, Archie Bakken of Clarissa, Minn., and Conrad Bakken of Aberdeen, South Dakota; 3 sisters, Mrs. Leona Kasper of Clarissa, Minn., Mrs. Pearl Didier of Brainerd, Minn., and Mrs. Iola Sylvain of Mio, Michigan. Funeral service Mon., July 9, p.m., Jones Funeral Home, with Rev. Richard Husman officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Jul 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Charlotte M. - Graveside services for Charlotte M. Johnson of Bellingham will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Greenacres Memorial Park with the Rev. Gary Morrille officiating. Mrs. Johnson of 3141 Kelly Road died Monday, Feb. 7, 1994, at her home. She was 87. Born April 22, 1906, to Fred and Anora MacArthy Jarvis in Sedro-Woolley, she married Clyde Johnson 38 years ago in Bellingham. A homemaker, she enjoyed yard work and gardening and attended Sacred Heart Church. Survivors include her husband of the family home; brother Clyde Jarvis of Agate Bay; sisters Mildred Rowe of Agate Bay and Margaret Johnson of Sedro-Woolley; and nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Jern-LeVeck Funeral Home in Bellingham.

JOHNSON, Cheryl Louise, age 4 months of Hamlin Street, Ferndale, passed away Thursday, June 17, (1965), in Seattle. She is survived by her mother, Vivian Johnson; 3 brothers, David, Joseph, and Jackie, and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Isadore Tom of the Lummi Reservation. Graveside services will be conducted at the Lummi Cemetery Saturday, June 19, at 11 a.m. under the direction of the Moles Funeral Home with Mr. Francis Jefferson officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Jun 1965) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Christine, age 103, passed away Wed., July 31, 1985. Was born in Newman Grove, Nebraska Jan. 31, 1882. She was a Whatcom County resident since 1905, lived at Cherry Point on the Henry Johnson Rd. for many years until she moved to Ferndale, later moved to the nursing home at Alderwood. She was a member of the Triumph Lutheran Church of Ferndale. Preceded in death by her husband Henry S. Johnson July 1955. Survivors are nieces, Beatrice Henning of Everson, Susan Lingbloom of Bellingham; numerous other nieces, nephews and other relatives. Services will be at the Triumph Lutheran Church of Ferndale Mon., Aug. 5th at 1 p.m. with Rev. Ronald Knutson of Triumph Lutheran Church and Rev. Chris Bruland of Astoria, Oregon officiating. Burial will be at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Aug 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Clara, age 93, passed away peacefully at her son's home on February 16, 2004. She was born September 12, 1910 in Marietta, WA to Icelandic immigrants Steine and Augustina Goodman. Clara married H. Gus Johnson on December 24, 1934 in Bellingham. Clara was a lifelong Whatcom County resident, living 90 years of her life within a short distance of the original homestead her parents built in Whatcom County, in the community of Marietta, west of Bellingham. Preceding her in death were her husband, H. Gus Johnson on December 3, 1974; son Noel Stephan Johnson on August 3, 1973; brothers Arthur, Louis, August, and Arnold Goodman. Survivors include son Jerry and wife Nellie Johnson of Bellingham; grandsons, Leif and wife Kelly Johnson of Bellingham; Ryan Johnson of Bellingham and granddaughter, Dana Johnson of Vancouver WA; great grandchildren William and Bailey Molnar of Bellingham; and numerous nieces and other relatives.
Clara in her early years of marriage worked for Dr. Eric Johnson in Bellingham as a bookkeeper. She was actively involved in the Marietta community, including Marietta elementary school P.T.A., Marietta Grange, and serving as a volunteer in the Marietta District precinct voting polling place. She also was a member of the ladies of Freyja Club, an Icelandic ladies charitable organization in Bellingham. Clara enjoyed country living, being close to nature and all its wonders. She enjoyed the seasonal changes, and kept yearly records of temperatures and weather conditions on her calendars. As a lifelong hobby, she took many pictures with her camera as well as newspaper clippings from the Bellingham Herald and made many scrap books of significant family, community, and world events that were meaningful to her. She loved family values, and thoroughly enjoyed her time spent visiting and entertaining family and friends, many of whom were of Icelandic descent. She always had a fresh pot of percolated coffee brewing and some sort of treat ready for those who came to visit at her home. Clara was an excellent baker. Her homemade apple pies and cinnamon rolls were a special treat, thoroughly enjoyed by family and friends. Clara was a grand lady! Her upbeat, positive attitude, laughter, and generosity will long be remembered by those who knew and loved her. At Clara's request no services will be held.

JOHNSON, Clara Marie, age 82, of 6968 Elk Rd, Ferndale, passed away Wed., March 29, 1978. Mrs. Johnson had been a resident of Ferndale since 1946 and was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, the Naomi Chapter No. 55 Order of the Eastern Star of Mohall, N. Dakota. The Nazareth Shrine No. 12 Order of the White Shrine, B'ham. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Alice Ashton of Inglewood, CA; a foster son, Allen Johnson of Calgary, Alberta; 3 grandchildren. A brother-in-law, Hugh Schroeder of Ferndale. A nephew, Bill Schroeder of Ferndale. Numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Robert Johnson Fri., March 31, 3 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Mar 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Clarence passed away peacefully on May 14, 2007 in Bellingham. He was born in Bellingham to John and Anna Johnson on March 1, 1912. Clarence is survived by his son Douglas; granddaughter Lisa Johnson; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by five brothers; two sisters; and his wife Mona Johnson. Clarence served in the merchant Marines and worked for Northwest Fuel delivering fuel to homes throughout Whatcom County. After retiring at age 62, he managed the Sons of Norway in Bellingham for over 30 years. A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 2 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 May 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Clarence A., age 60, resided 3700 Consolidation Ave., passed away suddenly, May 2, 1980. He has been a life time resident of Bellingham and a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Blaine American Legion, B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge 194, and a Silver member of Tall Elks and was employed by B.B. Meat and Sausage Manufacturing. He leaves to survive his wife, Ellen Johnson of Bellingham; 1 daughter, Karen Keller and son-in-law Larry, residing in England; 2 sons, Gary G. and Ronald C. of Bellingham; his mother, Armeda Brevick (sic) of Bellingham; 1 brother, Glen Brevick (sic) of Blaine; 1 grandson, Jeff Keller. Funeral services will be held Wed., May 7 at 11 a.m. in the Veroske Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel with Rev. Keith Swenson officiating followed by interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 May 1980) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Cora Alice - A graveside service for Cora Alice Johnson, formerly of Bellingham, will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Greenacres Memorial park. Mrs. Johnson died Sunday, May 19, 1996 in Port Angeles Care Center. She was 100. She was born Aug. 22, 1895, to David Harrison and Sarah Jane Headley Dunkle in Fairfield, Neb. She married Bergie Lee Peters on Feb. 1, 1915, in Bellingham; he died in 1959. She married Harry P. Johnson in 1962 in Tacoma, and he preceded her in death in 1991. Mrs. Johnson moved to Port Angeles in 1992.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Jun 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, David D., age 88, passed away Tues., July 6, 1999 in Bellingham. Born Sept. 23, 1910, to Albert S. and Lena D. (Johnson) Johnston, he was a lifetime Whatcom County resident; retired as a supervisor after 30 years employment with Brooks Lumber Co.; and painted houses for many years following his retirement. He was a member of Central Lutheran Church, laurel Grange and Elks Lodge #194. Survivors: Son Ronald D. Johnson of St. Maries, ID; daughters: Myrna L. and husband Frank Ruzicka of Bellingham and Linda and husband Don Nelli of Coupeville; sister Rita Hubbard of Upland, CA; 10 grandchildren: Jeannette Sisola of California, Roger Johnson of California, Melanie Timmons of Colorado, Lori Stock of Ferndale, Mike Ruzicka of Ritzville, Rick Ruzicka of Everson, Renee Fox of Bellingham, Chris Hall of Coupeville, Aaron Hall of Selah, Les Hall of Coupeville; 16 great-grandchildren and numerous other family members. A funeral service will be held Mon., July 12, 1999, 11 a.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen of Central Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Jul 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, David G., age 62, of 3434 Northwest Ave passed away Sat., Oct. 28, 1978 in Bham. A life resident of Bham, Mr. Johnson was a member of Pierre B. Cornwall Lodge No. 289 F&AM, Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7 American Legion and the Birchwood Presbyterian Church. He was a Veteran of the Army Air Corps and was retired from Mt. Baker Plywood in 1968 where he was one of the first shareholders. Surviving are his wife Alma J., 1 son Mr. Brad L. Johnson of Portland, Ore., 1 daughter Mrs. Carol L. Baldwin of Mt. Vernon; 1 sister Mrs. Helen Orth of Anacortes; 2 grandchildren from Mt. Vernon. Funeral services will be conducted Tues. Oct. 31 at 1:30 p.m. at the Birchwood Presbyterian Church with Rev. J. Timothy Lann officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Oct 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Delbert G. died Thursday, May 3, 1996, at Bayside Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was 63. No services will be held. Born April 9, 1933, to Norris and Margaret Johnson in South Dakota, he was a lifelong Whatcom County resident. Survivors include brothers Marvin Johnson of Bellingham and Richard Johnson of Seattle. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 May 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Delores Lorraine, age 74, of 906 11th Street, Bellingham, WA, passed away Saturday July 17, 1993. Born February 2, 1919 in Iron Mountain, Michigan to Walter and Martha Johnson, she had been a Whatcom County resident since 1965, moving from Skagit County; member of Central Lutheran Church; preceded in death by her brother Glen Johnson. Survived by husband, Arnold "Stub" Johnson; daughter Diana Ingle of Silver Spring, MD; three grandchildren, Aric Ingle, Aaron Ingle, Danika Ingle; brother, Lester Johnson of Iron Mountain, Michigan; two sisters, Norma Petersen of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Joy Johnson of Fresno, CA; many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service Thursday, July 22, 1993, 11:30 a.m. Central Lutheran Church, Bellingham, with Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen and Rev. Dennis Anderson officiating. Cremation. Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Jul 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Doris F. - A graveside inurnment service for Doris F. Johnson will be at 11: 30 a.m. Monday at Greenacres Memorial Park with the Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen officiating. Mrs. Johnson died Wednesday, July 23, 1997, at the Christian Health Care Center. She was 90. Born July 3, 1907, to Clinton and Ethel Dunaway Butterfield in Newman Grove, Neb., she married Carl Johnson on July 19, 1927, in Nebraska. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her husband in 1971 and a son, Carl Johnson, in 1996. Survivors include son Duane Johnson of Bellingham, sisters Nona Sanderson of Eugene, Ore., and Shirley Hasselbach of St. Edwards, Neb., five grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

JOHNSON, Dorothy, writer of the weekly "Remember When?" column for The Bellingham Herald, died Thursday, Feb. 4, 1993 at Alderwood Park Convalescent Center. She was 91. At her request, no services will be held. Burial will be in Bayview Cemetery. Born June 5, 1901, she was a resident of Whatcom County since 1927. Mrs. Johnson was an author and historian, with a bachelor's degree from the University of Oregon in library science. She was a librarian at Bellingham Public Library from 1927 to 1940. She later was director of the Whatcom Museum of History and Art from 1959 to 1966, overseeing much of the museum's restoration after a fire destroyed the original structure in 1962. Mrs. Johnson wrote her weekly historical column for the Herald for more than 20 years, the last of which appeared Dec. 30, 1984. She took on the responsibility of indexing the first volume of Lottie Roeder Roth's two-volume work, "History of Whatcom County." After completing the project, she gave her work to the Center for Pacific Northwest Studies. Mrs. Johnson also published a book, "John A. Tennant: Early Pioneer and Preacher," in 1978. A member of Eastern Star and Congregational Church, Mrs. Johnson was a resident of Alderwood Park Convalescent Center the past three years. Survivors include sister Esther H. Ditmer of Aurora, Colo.; stepson Richard C. Johnson of Lacey; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Bleitz Funeral Home in Seattle.

JOHNSON, Dorothy of Bellingham died Tuesday, March 5, 1996, at St. Francis Extended Health Care. She was 88. A memorial service was held Thursday with the Rev. Leslie Ann Knight officiating. Her ashes will be place in Greenacres Memorial Park. Born Jan 3, 1908, to William and Hulda McManama Ahrendt in Bellingham, she lived in Bellingham all her life. She married Willis M. Johnson in Bellingham. He died March 1, 1974. Mrs. Johnson worked as a licensed practical nurse at St. Luke's Hospital and at The Bellingham Clinic. Survivors include sister Marjorie Cox of Bellingham and numerous nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Mar 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Dorothy, age 85, passed away October 23, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospital. Born in Ferndale, May 2, 1921, she was a lifelong resident of Whatcom County. She was preceded in death by her husband Milton Johnson. Dorothy was an avid reader, loved to play cards and go to lunch with her family and friends. She is survived by son Danviel Quimby and wife Carol of Bellingham; daughter Virginia Ironmonger of Auburn; grandchildren Phillip Quimby, Daniel Quimby, Jr., Vicki Everson, Troy Ironmonger and 5 great-grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday October 30, 2006 at Jerns Funeral Chapel at 1 p.m. with Mr. Bill Griffin officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Oct 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Dorothy H. - Long-time Whatcom County resident Dorothy H. Johnson, 73, of 2726 Alderwood Ave., died Friday (Feb. 26, 1988) in Bellingham. She was born in Calgary, Alberta, on May 6, 1914. A Whatcom County resident since the early 1930s, she taught piano for many years. She was a member of the Church of Christ of Ferndale. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her husband, Earl M. Johnson, in 1976. She is survived by four sons, Robert, Ronald, Richard and Ralph, all of Everson; two brothers, Kingsley Hudson of Santa Barbara, Calif., and Frank Hudson of Bellingham; nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and various other relatives. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Greenacres Memorial Park, with Jack Keller officiating. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Feb 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Duane Robert, age 4 months of Marietta, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 11, (1972). Survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson, 2 brothers, Christopher and Robert; grandparents, William Phair Sr., of Lummi, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Johnson of Neah Bay; great grandparents Mrs. Agnes Phair of Lummi, Mr. and Mrs. John Henry of Bremerton; Samuel Johnson of Neah Bay; numerous other relatives. Graveside services will be conducted Saturday, January 15 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Fr. John O'Sullivan officiating. Interment in Lummi Cemetery under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Jan 1972) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Earl M., age 63, of 617 W. Smith Rd., passed away Tues., March 30, (1976). Mr. Johnson had been a life time resident of Whatcom County and was a member of the Church of Christ and had been active in the boy Scouts of America for Many years and was a holder of the Silver Beaver Award. He is survived by his wife Dorothy; 4 sons, Robert, Ronald, Richard and Ralph, all of Everson; his mother, Mrs. Hanna Johnson of Bellingham; one brother, George of Bellingham; 7 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev Paul McCartney, Monday, April 5, at 2 p.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park. Burial under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Apr 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Edith – A memorial service for Edith "Betty" (Havey) Johnson of Seattle, formerly of Lummi Island, will be at 3 p.m. Nov. 5 at Lummi Island Congregational Church, with the Rev. Tom Hunter officiating. Mrs. Johnson died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2000 in Seattle. She was 76. Born Nov. 12, 1923 to Joseph and Edith (Walsh) Havey in Erie, Pa., she lived in New York as a child and spent her early years in Connecticut and Virginia. Mrs. Johnson earned a degree in biology from William & Mary College in Williamsburg, Va. In 1945, she married Walter Johnson in Ridgewood, NJ. Mrs. Johnson was a homemaker and volunteered in school libraries and for her children's programs. She also founded the Children's Library at Tokeneke School in Darrien, Conn. She and her husband also bought and restored many homes, including 18th and 19th century buildings. In 1985, she moved to Lummi Island. In 1997, she moved to Horizon House in Seattle. Mrs. Johnson was a member of the New York Genealogical and Biographical societies and the Washington Athletic Club. She enjoyed reading biographies, mysteries, adventure and travel books. Her interests included gardening, weaving, quilting and other textile arts. She loved classical music and the symphony and theater. She also studied her family genealogy. Survivors include her husband of 55 years of Seattle; sons Thomas Johnson of Seattle and David Johnson of Washington, DC; and three grandchildren. Arrangements are by Bleitz Funeral Home of Seattle.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Oct 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Edith M., age 82, of 148 S. Garden St., B'ham, passed away Sunday, May 14, 1978. Born in Elmhurst, Ill., Mrs. Johnson moved to the Clearbrook area in 1905 and had resided there for many years. On June 18, 1913 she was married to her husband Carl in the Clearbrook Lutheran Church. Besides her husband Carl, she is survived by her son Raymond of Bellingham, 3 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 2 cousins in Illinois and numerous other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wed., May 17, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Gillies Funeral Home. Rev. John Leaf officiating. Burial will follow in the Lakeside Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 May 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Edith May, 71, a former resident of Blaine, passed away Monday (Sept. 29, 1952) in a Seattle hospital after a short illness. Funeral services have been arranged for 2 p.m. Wednesday in the McKinney funeral home in Blaine, with the Rev. F. S. Kagey officiating. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park will follow. Mrs. Johnson is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Josephine Shwank of Chester, Mont.; Mrs. Mary Gudmundson of Seattle; Mrs. Olive Washburn of Blaine; and Mrs. Edith Ewing of Portland, Ore.; two sons, Ronald Johnson of Havre, Mont., and Joseph Johnson Jr., of Riverside, Calif.; 15 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Also surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Harry Johnson, White Rock, B.C.; Mrs. T. Davidson; Mrs. W. Hebbord and Mrs. S. Johnson, all in England.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Sep 1952) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Edmund W., formerly of Whatcom County, died Monday, Dec. 9, 1996, at home in Des Moines, Wash. He was 86. Born April 24, 1910, to Ole and Daisy Smith Johnson in Minot, N.D., he lived in Whatcom County until moving to Seattle in 1961. Mr. Johnson worked as a farmer and welder. Survivors include his wife, Luella; daughters Susan Femenella and Lee Frausto, both of Seattle; and son George Johnson of Anchorage, Alaska.

JOHNSON, Edna D., age 64 who resided at 2912 Lincoln Street, passed away in a local nursing home Saturday, December 20, 1980. She was a former employer of Boeing for 18 years and leaves to survive 2 sons, Phillip Johnson of Bellingham; and Russell of California; 12 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren. Family funeral services were held Monday, December 22 with interment at Greenacres Cemetery, under the direction of Veroske, Jerns, & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Dec 1980) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Edna Ingeborg, age 91, of Bellingham, WA went home to be with the Lord Aug. 11, 1997, in Bellingham. She was born June 3, 1906, on a small farm in Vora, Finland to Fredrik & Lisa Greta (Prast) Westerlund. Her grandfather and father were miners and worked in both South Africa and America. Her grandfather died at an early age while he was in this country and her father died in a mining accident while working in America when Edna was 13 years old. Remaining in Finland, Lisa Greta and her daughter Edna maintained the family farm. In later teenage years, Edna married Edwin M. Johnson in Finland. Their only child, a daughter, died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson came to the United States in 1948 and resided in Tacoma, WA, where Edna worked for various families (while learning English) before moving to Bellingham. In Bellingham she worked as a hotel manager employed by Parberry Iron & Metal and enjoyed her job and worked until the age of 72. Edna was a dedicated care-giver to Edwin M. Johnson, her beloved Uncle Erik A. Erickson, and friend Stanley Lynch. She retained a zest for living with faith in God, a keen sense of humor, generosity and a compassion for others. Always young-at-heart, Edna attracted friends of all ages. We will remember the sparkle in Edna's eyes and her spirited endurance. With cute appearance and personality, she was fun to be with. Friends often likened Edna to a "mom" or "gramma". The phone chats, hospitality and "little cottage", patient listening, wise advice, and quick wit will be dearly missed. But with love and gratitude in our hearts, we thank God for enriching our memories because of Edna Johnson and the influence of her life on family, friends, and neighbors. Through the years she retained her heritage, exchanged frequent contact with loved ones in Finland, and helped others in immigrate from Finland to America in earlier years. Edna Johnson's many local friends and frequent, close personal associations (with related ties to Finland) include: Dennis & Rauni Higley of Sandy, UT; Howard and Berit Jones of Tucson, AZ; 7 cousins in Finland, including Elin Nikus and family; Torbjorn Rolf, wife EevaLiisa Nikus and family of Ylojarvi; and Dagmar Jakobsson and family of Oravais. Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 26, 1997, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, August 27, 1997, 11:00 a.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Cremation will follow with burial in Finland. Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

JOHNSON, Edward John, age 85, of Route 3, city, passed away suddenly at his home Monday morning, April 3, (1950). Mr. Johnson was a farmer and had been a resident of this community for the past 65 years. Surviving relatives include his wife, Alma at home; a daughter, Mrs. Violet Crutcher, and four grandsons, all of Route 3, city. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 8, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home with the Rev. O. A. Jacobson officiating. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.

JOHNSON, Edwin Ray, of Bellingham, Washington, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2009. He was 71 years old. Edwin will be greatly missed. Moles Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Jul 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Edyth E. – Memorial services for Edyth E. Johnson, 69, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Bellingham Alliance Church, with the Rev. P. Joseph Barth officiating. There will be a private burial in Greenacres Memorial Park before the services. Mrs. Johnson died Monday (May 8, 1989) at her home, 2600 Chuckanut Drive, after a three-year illness. She was born July 25, 1920, in Mt. Clare, Neb., and moved to Whatcom County with her husband, Loran in 1939. They were married Dec. 27, 1938 in Hastings, Neb. Mrs. Johnson worked at K mart Discount Store in Bellingham for 10 years, until she retired in 1986. A member of Bellingham Alliance Church, she also loved flowers and gardening. Her other hobby was working with cut glass. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Joy Schneider of Lynden; one son, Spencer Johnson of Bellingham; two granddaughters; three brothers, Wayne Elledge of Bellingham, Virgil "Smiley" Elledge of Pasco, and Joe Elledge of Sacramento, Calif.; five sisters, June LaBounty of Bellingham, Berniece Stull of Olympia, Willa Quinn of Carnation, and Vada Skinner and IvaLee Neer of Bellevue; aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Sep 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Elaine M., 83, formerly of Bellingham, WA, passed away Monday, July 1, 2002, at Alliance Living Community in Anacortes, WA. Elaine was born June 6, 1919 in Blaine, WA to Tom and Sena Berntsen. She lived most of her life in Bellingham, WA. She married Cecil O. Johnson on July 5, 1941. Elaine was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. She had a smile and a kind word for everyone. She loved to dance, play cards and most of all spend time with her family and friends. In the 60's she worked at Town and Country Casuals in Bellingham and we think working there was as much a social event for her as it was a job. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1997. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Michael Jarboe of Anacortes; son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Mary Johnson of Tacoma; and her special granddaughter and husband, Kirsten Jarboe-Davis and Christopher Davis of Marysville. She is also survived by numerous cousins. Family and friends are invited to join in a celebration of her life at the Bellingham Elk's Lodge on Monday, July 22, 2002 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Interment will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park. Cremation is under the direction of Evans Funeral Home, Anacortes.

JOHNSON, Elizabeth "Bess", age 60, of 3029 Walnut, passed away Thurs. Feb. 1, 1979. Mrs. Johnson was a 33 year resident of this community and a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband Harold, 1 son Stuart L. Johnson, City; 2 daughters, Becky at home, Mrs. Ingrid Osborne, Puyallup, 3 grandchildren, 2 brothers, Rev. Jack Mann, Richmond, Virginia, John Mann, Cape Code (sic), Mass, 1 sister, Mrs. Ina Evans, Falls Church, Virginia. Private service Mon. Feb. 5th at Jones Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Memorial services will be conducted by the Rev. Lawrence Guderian, Mon., Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m. at the Garden Street Methodist Church. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Feb 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Elmira A. - Funeral services for Elmira A. Johnson, 70, 492 W. Lake Samish Rd., will be 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Jones Funeral Home. She died Friday (Aug. 10, 1973). A resident of the area for 32 years, she was a member of the Lutheran Church and with her husband, formerly operated Johnson's Grocery. Survivors include the husband, Harold; a daughter, Norine Sorrel and a son Arthur of Kodiak, Alaska; three sisters, Haldis Hall and Pearl Neece of Bellingham and Easter Linderman of Granite Falls; a brother Sigler Jorgenson of Anacortes; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Cremation will follow.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Aug 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Elouise, 83, of Bellingham passed away Friday, January 29, 1999 at her home. She was born May 15, 1915 in Lynden, WA to Johan and Charlotte (Holmquist) Strand and was a lifetime resident of the county. In 1936, she married David Johnson in Bellingham. For several years, Mrs. Johnson candled eggs for Whatcom Farmers Co-operative. She later worked at The Little Shop in the Leopold Hotel and Hall's Bakery and was a member of Central Lutheran Church, laurel Grange and Emblem Club of Elks Lodge #194. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, enjoyed bingo, crocheting, fishing, dancing and was always willing to be of help. Survivors: husband David Johnson of Bellingham; son, Ronald D. Johnson of St. Maries, ID; daughters, Myrna L. and husband Frank Ruzicka of Bellingham, Linda and husband Don Nelli of Coupeville; sister Selma Severaon of Bellingham; 10 grandchildren, Jeanette Sisola of California, Roger Johnson of California, Melanie Johnson of Colorado, Lori Stock of Ferndale, Mike Ruzicka of Ritzville, Rick Ruzicka of Everson, Renee Fox of Bellingham, Chris Hall of Coupeville, Aaron Hall of Selah, Les Hall of Coupeville; 16 great-grandchildren and numerous other family members. Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, February 3, 1999 at 11 a.m. in Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen of Central Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Feb 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Elson, who was born at Nooksack, died today (Nov. 23, 1932) at his home at Portage, Lummi reservation, aged 36 years, after several months' illness. He was a member of the Methodist church at Nooksack. Surviving relatives are the widow, Mrs. Margaret Johnson; one son, Joe; two daughters, Julia and Ruby; two brothers, Willis, of Portage, and David, Deming, and one sister, Mrs. Richard George, Deming. Homer Mark will make the funeral announcements. Graveside funeral rites will be held in Lummi reservation cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Friday for Elson Johnson. G. G. Thero, missionary, will officiate. Burial will be in charge of the Homer Mark mortuary.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23,24 Nov 1932) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Ernest Joseph, 85, of Bellingham, died Sunday, May 25, 1997 in Bellingham. He was born April 7, 1912 in Ward County, ND to John P. and Nelcina (Clemensen) Johnson and was a Whatcom Co. resident for 69 years. He was a 1930 graduate of Ferndale High School and a graduate of Pacific Coast Banking School and American Institute of Banking. Mr. Johnson married Mary Alice Erickson January 18, 1936 in Bellingham. He began his career at Bellingham National Bank in 1930 as a messenger. He retired in August of 1974 after 44 years of service and held the title of Vice President and Cashier. Mr. Johnson was a member of B.N.B. board of directors from 1965 until 1984; a member of Bellingham Kiwanis since March 15, 1960 and served as president in 1972. He was a member of Elks Lodge #194, board member of United Good Neighbors for 6 years, member and president of Bellingham Assn. of Credit Men and an active member of First Congregational Church for 50 years. His interests included golfing, gardening, hunting and fishing, playing bridge and travel. Survivors: wife Alice Johnson of Bellingham; daughters, Lynne Yurovchak of Bellingham, Carol Meetze of Poway, CA, Mary Phillips of San Diego, CA; sons, Keith Johnson of Bellingham, Kenneth Johnson of Monterey, CA, Bruce Johnson of Westfield, NJ; 14 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Memorial service will be held Thursday, May 29, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. at First Congregational Church with Rev. Cynthia Bauleke and Rev. Donel McClellan officiating. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

JOHNSON, Ernest William, age 78 years of 1311 State Street passed away in a Bellingham Hospital Friday, November 27, (1959) following an extended illness. Mr. Johnson had been a resident of Bellingham and Ferndale for the past 18 years. Survivors include one nephew, Loyd Johnson of Portland; one niece, May Williams, also of Portland; and three cousins, Ed Swenson and Mrs. Willis Holm, both of Ferndale. Graveside services will be conducted, under the direction of the Moles' Monroe Funeral Home, Tuesday, December 1, at 2:30 p.m. at the Enterprise Cemetery, with the Rev. Ben Bertell officiating.

JOHNSON, Esther, 85, of Selah, died Fri., Sept. 2, 1994 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Mrs. Johnson was born June 23, 1909 at Sequim, WA to Leroy and Mabel Wilber. She was raised in Sequim and later lived in Seattle, Bellingham and Ellensburg before moving here 2-1/2 years go. Mrs. Johnson was a member of the Ellensburg Rebekah Lodge and the Selah 2nd Ward Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She is survived by two sons, Leroy Johnson and his wife, Lorraine of Seattle and Allen Johnson and his wife, Cassie of Custer, WA; 3 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her husband, Ewald in 1962 and by two brothers, Frank and Parmlie Wilber. Memorial Services will be held Wednesday, September 7, at 1:30 p.m. in the Selah 2nd Ward, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Sep 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Esther May - At her request no service will be held for Esther May age 87 of 3804 Britton Rd. Cremation Greenacres Crematorium. Mrs. Johnson died Sun., Aug. 30, 1981. She had been an 8 year resident of this community. She is survived by a son, Lloyd Edlund of Port Angeles; a daughter, Mrs. Ethel and husband Ralph Lindquist, City; 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; step-son Robert A. Johnson of Lander, Wyoming; step-daughter, Marguerite Johnson of Elk Mountain, Wyoming. Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Sep 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Ethel M., age 90, of 702 32nd St., died Wed., Sept. 25, 1991. She was a retired teacher with the Bellingham School District teaching at Columbia until retirement in 1965. Ethel is survived by six nieces, Edna Maleng, Mable Jordan, Inez Steiner, Ann Panchot, Margaret Reimer, Diane Reinhardt; seven nephews, Don Swanson, Bryce Tilton, Bruce Swanson, Roger Swanson, Roy Swanson, Dave Swanson, and Mike Swanson. Numerous grandnieces and grandnephews. Visitation at the Funeral Home, Sat. 9 a.m.-12, Mon. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Graveside services Monday, Sept. 30, 1991 at 3 p.m., Greenacres Cemetery, Pastor John Leaf officiating. Arrangements by Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel. [b. May 31, 1901, in Black River, MN to Andrew and Louise Berquist Swanson. She moved with her family in 1903 to the Clearbrook area, where the family operated a store for many years. Her husband, Herb Johnson died on July 14, 1979.]

JOHNSON, Eula Maxine, of 409 York St. died Sunday, Oct. 5, 1997, at Alderwood Park Convalescent Center. She was 71. At her request, no service will be held. Burial was in Greenacres Memorial Park. Born June 15, 1926, to John and Lydia Breedlove Mitchell in Grandview, she moved to Whatcom County as a teen-ager and graduated from Blaine High School. Mrs. Johnson worked as a switchboard operator for the local telephone company and operated a bakery in Blaine with her husband, Art. She attended Assembly of God Church in Blaine for many years and was known for her encouragement and support of troubled youth. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her husband in 1982. Survivors include daughter Ardelle Johnson of Blaine, two grandchildren and numerous other relatives.

JOHNSON, Fernie M., 77, 9872 Harvey Rd, Blaine, passed away April 23, 1992 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born Feb. 13, 1915 in Montevideo, MN and moved to Blaine in 1955. Survivors are his 3 daughters, Marlene Vander Woude of Bellingham, Marsha and husband Leonard Wall of Blaine and Amy Johnson also of Blaine; 3 sisters, Mary Ann Nelson of Sunnyside, WA; Blanche Backowski of Boston and Jeanette Greenwood of Minnesota; 5 grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all the friends he used to visit in the Blaine area. A funeral service will be 11 am Monday April 27, 1992 at the Jerns McKinney Funeral Chapel in Blaine.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Apr 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, George A., 84, 1412 Humboldt St., died Monday. He had been a Bellingham and Ferndale resident since 1935. Mr. Johnson was a World War I Army Veteran and was a member of Kulshan American Legion Post and the Bellingham Senior Citizens. Surviving are his widow, Ruth; two daughters, Kathryn St. John of Walla Walla and Ruth Jensen of Seattle; a sister Grace Twiss of Vancouver, B.C., and three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Moles Funeral Home, Ferndale. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 May 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, George Edward, 45, 2401 Elm St., died Friday, June 3, 1992. He was born Dec. 19, 1946, in Bellingham to George E. and Bettie Johnson and was a lifetime Bellingham resident. He is survived by his mother, Bettie Johnson of Bellingham; aunts Beverly Vanerstrom of Burlington and Lois Shanklin of Hayward, Calif.; and many cousins. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home with Major Richard Beaver, Salvation Army, officiating. Cremation and inurnment in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Jul 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, George J., age 78, of 1200 Lincoln St., passed away Monday, Dec. 6, (1976). He was a retired carpenter and a member of the Carpenters & Joiners Union Local No. 756. A member of the Order of Vasa and the Sons of Norway. He was active in the Senior Citizen Center and the leader and director of two string bands. Survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Sherry VanderYacht, city, Mrs. Barbara Mills of Burlington; 1 son, David L. Johnson of Everson, 7 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 1 sister, Mrs. Lillian Kalkofen of Brewster, numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Services will be conducted Friday, Dec. 10 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Pastor Don Clinton officiating. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park, under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Dec 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, George M., passed away on January 22, 2002. He was born August 4, 1927 in Bellingham to John and Celest Johnson. George served in the U. S. Army and was a retired Bellingham fire fighter. He enjoyed fishing, traveling and was a 4H leader of Sig's Saddle Tramps in the 70's. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; daughter and son-in-law Wendy and Henry Vossbeck; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, George and Patti Johnson, and John and Betty Johnson; 4 grandchildren; brother Richard Johnson; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother Jim Johnson. No services will be held at his request.

JOHNSON, Gerald E., age 70, formerly of Bellingham, passed away July 9, 2006 at Skagit Valley Hospital. A Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. at Greenacres Cemetery with Military Honors presented by Bellingham American Legion Post #7. Arrangements by Jerns Funeral Chapel and On-Site Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Jul 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Gerhard - A memorial gathering for Gerhard "John" Johnson of Lynden will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Friday at Aftermath Hall. Mr. Johnson died Tuesday, Aug. 10, 1999 at his home. He was 84. Born Nov. 17, 1914 to John and Anna (Holmes) Johnson in Bellingham, he was a lifelong Whatcom County resident. Mr. Johnson worked for Stokley-Van Camp for 25 years as a truck driver, and later as a dispatcher. He worked as a shop supervisor for Westside Building Supply of Lynden for the past 15 years. Mr. Johnson was a member of Mount Vernon Elks Lodge No. 1604 and the Teamsters Union. Survivors include his wife Mary Johnson, of the family home; sons Jerry and James Johnson, both of Bellingham, Robert Johnson of Blaine, and Alan Johnson of Anacortes; stepson, Larry Ploghoft of Lewiston, Idaho; stepdaughter, Karen Levin of Everett; brothers Clarence Johnson of Bellingham and Lloyd Johnson of Darrington; 19 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Aug 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Gertrude Elvin - A memorial service for retired nurse Gertrude Elvin "Trudy" Johnson, 75, will begin at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Greenacres Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fairmount Memorial Park in Spokane. Mrs. Johnson, a 10-year resident of Birch Bay Village, died Sunday in Blaine at Stafholt Good Samaritan Center. She was born Gertrude Elvin Airth on Jan. 18, 1915, in New Westminster, B.C., the first daughter of Henry Clifford and Ruth Elvin Airth. Trained as a medical and psychiatric nurse, she graduated from Essondale Hospital in 1946 and worked as a nurse for many years. She lived in Richland, Othello, Spokane and briefly in Olympia before moving to Birch Bay in 1980. Affiliated with the Order of the Eastern Star, Mrs. Johnson was a past Matron of the Othello Branch No. 234. She also was a former Daughter of the Nile, El Karnak No. 6 in Spokane. Survivors include step-daughters Pat Hall of Arleta, Calif., and Betty Hunt of Van Nuys, Calif.; brother Clifford Airth of New Westminster; sisters Isabelle Elmore of Ladysmith, B.C., Evelyn Beaton of Cobble Hill, B.C., Ruth Airth of San Rafael, Calif., and Peggy Spencer of Vancouver, B.C.; and numerous other relatives. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.

JOHNSON, Gladys Dee (Moris) (sic) of Everett, formerly of Bellingham, died of complications caused by pneumonia on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000, in Everett. She was 92. Born June 2, 1908, to Elgie and Daisy (Kane) Morris in Centralia, she completed the eighth grade and nurse training and moved to Whatcom County around 1933. She married Walter Johnson in Bellingham in 1938. He died previously. A practical nurse, Mrs. Johnson lived for the past five years in Everett. She enjoyed gardening, especially roses, and cooking. A son, Richard Blankenship, died in 1999. Three sisters and one brother also died previously. Survivors include son Gerry C. Blankenship Sr. of Everett, three granddaughters, one grandson, two nieces and one nephew.
(From Bellingham Herald, 5 Dec 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Gladys N. - Services for Gladys N. Johnson, of 511 Edson St., will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Gillies Funeral Home. She died Wednesday (Sept. 24, 1975) at the age of 74. A lifetime resident of Whatcom County, Mrs. Johnson was a teacher in the Lynden School District in the early 1940s. She was a life member of the Lynden Methodist Church, where she was active in the Ladies' Aid. She was also a member of the Bellingham Chrysanthemum Club. Survivors include her widower, Will; sons Robert of Allendale, NJ; a sister, Irene Hawley of Redmond, and two grandchildren. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Sep 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Goldie E., age 62 of 2528 Pacific, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 1985. Mrs. Johnson had resided in Bellingham most of her life. She leaves to survive her husband, Harry, of the family home; 3 sons, Ronald of Mt. Vernon; Michael and Craig, both of City; 2 daughters, Judy Lightner of Mt. Vernon; Sharon Turner of Yakima; 7 grandchildren; 1 brother, Martin Anderson of Moses Lake; 2 sisters, Ella VanEttan of City; Mabel Balcom of Olympia. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Jan. 14 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Time Lann officiating. Visitation Sat. 10-2 p.m., Sun. 2-4 p.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Jan 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Gunnar E. - A graveside service for Gunnar E. Johnson, 82, of 4500 Decatur Drive in Ferndale will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Enterprise Cemetery with Pastor Richard G. Christensen officiating. Mr. Johnson died Friday (Feb. 9, 1990) in a Bellingham nursing home. He was born Sept. 4, 1907 in Anniville, Delta, B.C., and had lived in Whatcom County since 1912. Mr. Johnson, an avid fisherman, was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Ferndale. Survivors include his wife Betty of the family home; a daughter, Janet West of Tacoma; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Feb 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Gustave A., Beloved Father, Grandfather, and Great-grandfather, went home to be with his Lord on August 31, 1991 after an extended illness. Mr, Johnson was born in Narvik, Norway on May 3, 1900. He was a W.W.I Veteran and served in both the Army and the U.S. Coast Guard. He was a member of the Electrical Union for over 53 years and retired from Puget Sound Power and Light Company in 1962. He was an ordained minister and worked among with Nooksack Indians, and was a member of Calvary Temple in Bellingham. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by Nina M. Johnson and Alice N. Johnson. He is survived by: wife, Mary A. Johnson of Bellingham; daughter and son-in-law, Joanna and Maurice H. Haug of Sedro Woolley; grandchildren, Valerie A. Quigley and husband Scott of Bothell, Byron G. Haug of Yuma, Arizona, Andrew O. Haug and wife Lauri, of Sedro Woolley, Kenneth M. Haug of Sedro Woolley; 4 great-grandchildren, April and Ryan Haug of Sedro Woolley, and Michelle and Aaron Quigley of Botherll; sister-in-law, Thora Johnson of Tracyton, WA and numerous nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him. Funeral services will be Thursday Sept. 5, 1991 at 1:00 p.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Strum, Calvary Temple officiating. Interment Bayview Cemetery. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

JOHNSON, Halldor B., aged 70, a resident of Blaine twenty years, died of a heart attack at his home Saturday afternoon. Mr. Johnson is survived by his widow and four daughter, Mrs. Minna Stevens, of Tacoma; Mrs. Sigridd Johnson, of Concrete; Mrs. Pet Faunders and Mrs. Steimum Bainter, both of Blaine; and a son, Corp. John Johnson, in Alaska. There are also five grandchildren. The body is resting at the McKenney mortuary with funeral announcement pending word from the son.

JOHNSON, Hannah E., age 96 of 2726 Alderwood, passed away Sat., June 9, 1979 in Bellingham. She was born Sept. 5, 1881 in Dalarne, Sweden. She came to America in 1901 at the age of 19. She had been a resident of Bellingham since 1904. Hannah belonged to the Baptist Fellowship in Borlange, Sweden and joined the Swedish Baptist Church here in Bellingham around 1905, which is now the Northwest Baptist. She was preceded in death by her husband, Axel on Good Friday in 1963, and her son, Earl in 1976. She is survived by 1 son, George and wife Norma and daughter-in-law, Dorothy Johnson, all of Bellingham; 4 grandsons and wives in Everson area, 1 granddaughter, Carol Ann and husband of Olympia, 9 great-grandchildren. Services will be held Wed., June 13 at 11 a.m. at Jones Funeral Home, Pastor James L. Mason officiating. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Jun 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Harold E., 84, died Tuesday (Jan. 28, 1975). He had made his home at 492 W. Lake Samish Rd. A retired web foreman and fishing industry carpenter, Mr. Johnson was an Army veteran of World War I, a member of the Lutheran Church, Carpenters' Union Local 756, Causland Post 13, American Legion, and the Fishermen's Union. He is survived by a daughter, Norine V. Muller of Bellingham; son Arthur of Beaverton, Ore., five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Family services were held at Jones Funeral Home with cremation following.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Jan 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Harold Emil, "Emo" passed away at Alderwood Convalescent Center, Bellingham, Oct. 19, 1997 at the age of 46. He was born to Arthur E. and Ruthmarie Johnson Swolgaard on Nov. 28, 1950 in Bellingham and was a life long resident. Emo was preceded in death by his father, aunt Norine Muller and his paternal grandparents. Survived by his son, Todd Johnson; maternal grandmother, Ruth Shirley; mother Ruthmarie Swolgaard; uncle Otto Muller; sisters Aileen Brock and husband Bert all of Bellingham; sisters Jean Johnson and Johnnie Cheatwood of Everson and Kathy Uglestaad of Milwaukee, OR; brothers, Eric Johnson of Pacific, WA and Chris Johnson and wife Vicki of Edmonds, WA; nieces and nephews. Emo was a kind and gentle spirit who marched to the beat of a different drummer. He loved the guitar, singing, fishing, nature and the outdoors, and had a great compassion and loyalty to his friends. Private family services will be held Wed., Oct. 22, 1997 at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

JOHNSON, Harold O., age 75, of 2601 Ontario St., passed away Friday, October 8, 1993 at home. Born October 18, 1917 in Everson, WA to Emil and Johanna Olivia Johnson, he had been a lifetime resident of Whatcom County; member of Garden Street United Methodist Church since 1946 and was active with Theatre Guild and WWU Boosters. Preceded in death by his first wife Bess Johnson in 1979 son H. Douglas Johnson in 1949 and brother Bill Johnson in 1979. Survived by his wife Eillen, three children, Ingrid Osborne of Puyallup, Stuart Johnson of Kirkland, Becky Tan of Seattle, and their spouses; 2 step-daughters: Kay Ramey of Lynden, WA and Sally Voight of Bothell; 7 grandchildren; 4 sisters, Selma Fors of Henning, MN; Ingrid Thomas of Seattle; Helmi Pinkey of Bellingham; Helen Largent of Seattle; one brother, Jack Johnson of Seattle; numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial service Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1993, 2 p.m. at Garden Street United Methodist Church with Rev. Marta Schellberg officiating. Family burial Greenacres Memorial Park. Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Oct 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Harry, Bellingham resident Harry "Red" Johnson died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1992. He was 72. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Graveside service will be 3 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Cemetery. Born Jan. 26, 1920 in Bellingham, Mr. Johnson served in the Army during World War II. He worked for 38 years for Seattle City Light as chief master pilot on Ross and Diablo lakes. He was a member of The Independent Order of Foresters. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his first wife Goldie Johnson on Jan. 10, 1985 and by his second wife Mayme Clifton Johnson on Jan. 30, 1991. Survivors include daughters Judi Morgan of Mount Vernon and Sharon Raffo of Priest River, Idaho; sons Ron Johnson of Mount Vernon and Michael Johnson and Craig Johnson, both of Bellingham; niece Bonnie Scutvick of Bellingham; four stepchildren; and seven grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Dec 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Harry Paul, age 95 of 3315 Squalicum Parkway No. 119, Bellingham, passed away Sat., Oct. 28, 1989 at St. Francis Extended Health Care in Bellingham. He was born Oct. 3, 1894 in Muscatine IA. Mr. Johnson moved to Bellingham in 1960 from Toppenish, WA and married Alice Peters on Oct. 19, 1960. He was a veteran of WWI in which he served in the Navy. Mr. Johnson was an avid fisherman and enjoyed going in his travel trailer. He is survived by his wife Alice of the family residence; son Donald Johnson of B'ham; 2 step-daughters Violet Gross of Pt. Angeles and Cora Lee Wall of Tacoma; step-son Kenneth Peters of Ventura, CA; and grandchildren Connie Marshall and Ronald Johnson. A memorial service will be held Thursday, Nov. 2 at 1 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. William Berney officiating. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Nov 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Hazel P., age 79, 6625 Church Road, Ferndale, passed away in Bellingham Sat., Jan. 8, 1994. She was born Nov. 6, 1914 to Peter and Ellen Larsen in Ferndale and was a lifetime resident of Ferndale. She was preceded in death by her husband Maynard M. Johnson in Feb. 1987, and by a son Marvin in Nov. 1943. She is survived by a son Larry Johnson of Birch Bay; two grandchildren, Shane and David Johnson; two great-granddaughters; a sister, Nettie Lawson, Ferndale; brothers, Martin and Paul Larsen of Ferndale and Melvin Larsen of Bellingham; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be Thurs., Jan. 13, 1 p.m. at Moles Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Richard Strum officiating. Burial will follow in Enterprise Cemetery. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home, Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Jan 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Helen, age 84, of 2285 Ferndale Terrace, Ferndale, passed away at home Tues., Oct. 7, 1986. She was born in Minnesota June 3, 1902, was a Whatcom County resident for 50 years and a member of the Triumph Lutheran Church. Survivors include a daughter, Alice and husband Melvin Flotre of Ferndale; sisters, Inez Anderson and Judith Cuhrt, both of Los Angeles, Lydia Calundan of Minnesota; grandchildren, Carol and husband Jim Kean and Mike Flotre; great-grandchildren, Todd and Trisha Kean, all of Ferndale. Graveside services will be held at Greenacres Memorial Park Fri., Oct. 10th, 11 a.m. with Rev. Jim Fugleberg officiating. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Oct 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Herbert F. (Herb), age 80, of 601 Forest St., passed away Sat., July 14, 1979. He was a resident of B'ham all his life. He was the former owner of Johnson's Auto-Brake Service at Champion & Ellis. He belonged to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, having served with the HQ Co., 602 Ord, Maint. Btn. in the North African-Germany Campaign of the Tunisian Rhineland from 1943 to 1944. He came from a musical family. His father made violins as a hobby. In past years Mr. Johnson was a member of the Elks Band, Eagles Band, Firemans Band and the All City Band. He is survived by his wife, Ethel; 2 nieces, Mrs. Elsie McAllister of B'ham and Mrs. Berdine Smith of Seattle and many many friends. Graveside services will be held Wed., July 18 at 2 p.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park with Pastor Leonard C. Ericksen of Central Lutheran Church officiating. Arrangements by Veroske-Jerns Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Jul 1979) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Hilda, age 86 of 13020 Greenwood Ave., Seattle, passed away in that city, Sun., Jan. 27, 1980. Mrs. Johnson was a former long time resident of Bellingham, was a member of Central Lutheran Church and Central Lutheran Ladies. She leaves to survive 2 sons, Hjalmar of this city, Marvin of Kennewick, 4 daughters Viola Tooker of Lynden, Esther Close of city, Betty Goenen of Seattle, and Hilma Davis of Kennewick, 19 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren, 1 sister, Adelia Moller of city. Funeral services will be held Tues., Jan. 29, 1980 at 1:30 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Leonard Ericksen officiating. Under the direction of Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Jan 1980) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Hjalmar N., 70, 2284 Yew Street Road, died Monday at a local hospital. He was born June 17, 1916 in Bellingham and lived in this area all of his life. Mr. Johnson's wife, Jean, died in December 1978. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Post 31. Survivors include a brother, Marvin K. Johnson of Kennewick, B.C.; three sisters, Viola Tooker and Esther Close of Bellingham and Betty Goener of Whidbey Island; and numerous nieces and nephews. At his request, there will be no funeral services. The body will be cremated. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Jan 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Hlifar Gus, 68, of 1796 Bayon Rd., died Tuesday (Dec. 3, 1974). A resident of Whatcom County for 66 years he was a retired chief deputy with the Sheriff's Department and had also served as undersheriff. He had been a deputy sheriff under three sheriffs, Con Axling, William Breuer and Bernie Reynolds. He also was a member of Whatcom Lodge 151 F&AM. Survivors are his widow Clara; son Jerry L. of Bellingham; granddaughter Dana Lee Johnson of Tacoma, grandson Leif Eric Johnson of Bellingham; three nieces, Lynn Zawicki of Lynden, Barbara Fox of Springfield, Ore, and Gail Winsauer of Seattle. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. Julia Brand officiating. Cremation will follow.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Dec 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Ida Oltman, age 89, passed away in Crescent City, California. She was a former member of Central Lutheran Church. She leaves to survive her daughter Margaret McClure and son-in-law Bob of Crescent City; granddaughter Kathleen Anderson of California; grandson Dan McClure of California granddaughter Martha Mooney of New York; 1 brother, Rudie Oltman of Shelton, Washington; 7 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Wed., Sept. 10 at 1 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Leonard Erickson officiating. Under the direction of Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Sep 1980) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Irene - A funeral for Irene Johnson of Bellingham will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Greenacres Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Gary Graffwallner officiating. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Johnson died Tuesday, April 29, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 78. Born April 23, 1919, to Alva and Edna Reeves Tyler in Malta, Idaho, she lived in Bellingham for 58 years. She married Ray Johnson on April 13, 1941, in Bellingham. Mrs. Johnson was a member of Maple Leaf Chapter No. 58, Order of Eastern Star, and participated in the Lady Elks Card Luncheon. She enjoyed reading and gardening. She was preceded in death by five brothers. Survivors include her husband of the family home, sons Robert Johnson and Stephen Johnson, both of Bellingham, daughter Sandra Johnson of Anchorage, Alaska, four grandchildren and numerous other relatives.

JOHNSON, Irene Louise, age 81, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2011 in Bellingham. She was born February 17, 1930 in Bellingham to Lawrence and Katherene (Brown) Larcom and was a local resident all of her life. She graduated from Bellingham High School, and married Richard P. Johnson in 1947. Irene was active in the Retarded Children's Guild, and the Lake Padden Ladies Golf Club. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, sewing, crafts, canning, quilting and golf. She is survived by her husband of 63-years, Richard; 2 daughters, Diane Means of Bellingham and Susan Jones of Camano Island; 3 grandsons, Josh Kennedy of Marysville, Jade Kennedy of Sedro Woolley, and Casey Kennedy of Silver Lake; 6 great grandchildren; brother Don Larcom of Bellingham and numerous nieces and nephews. No service will be held.

JOHNSON, Irene Madeline - A graveside service for Irene Madeline Johnson, formerly of College Place, will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Blue Mountain Memorial Garden in Walla Walla. Mrs. Johnson died Friday, Sept. 19, 1997, in Bellingham. She was 90. Born July 7, 1907, to Horace and Claire Brossoit McLeod in Fall River, Mass., she married Benjamin Johnson May 3, 1932, in Worcester, Mass. Mrs. Johnson moved to College Place in 1952 and to Bellingham in 1989. She worked for Montgomery Ward and Davis-Kaiser Furniture Co. in Walla Walla and was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Walla Walla and the National Association of Federal Retired Employees. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1983. Survivors include daughter Jean Jones of Bellingham, son Leonard Johnson of Fairfax, Va., sister Louise Soucy of San Clemente, Calif., brother Edmond McLeod of Shrewsbury, Mass., and two grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

JOHNSON, Iris (Ike) Melvin, 79, of Bellingham, Washington, passed away October 19, 2008 at his home in El Paso, Texas from cancer. Ike was born on July 23,1929, the son of Edna and Melvin Johnson. He was predeceased by his parents and two sisters, Violet Johnstone and Rose Drachenburg. At the age of fifteen, he began working his summers at a large cattle ranch in Eastern Washington State. He continued his love of being a Cowboy and an outdoorsman throughout his life. Ike attended public schools in Bellingham. He then entered the Navy during the Korean War, while in the Navy in San Diego he met his wife, Connie Vaughn, at the Church of God in El Cajon, California. He used his G.I. bill to obtain a Bachelor's Degree at Seattle Pacific University and a Master's Degree in Education from Western Washington University. He taught math, science, and shop in Bellingham from 1960-1972. He and his family then moved to El Paso and taught vocational education classes and also taught part time at El Paso Community College and University of Texas in El Paso. In 1995, he retired after thirty-seven years of teaching. Retirement brought him time to follow his passion of volunteerism with his church, Cielo Vista, his jail ministry, and his participation with the Gideons. Ike also took every opportunity to fly fish, still pursuing his love of nature. His greatest love throughout his life always remained his walk with God. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Connie, and their three children, Jeanne Ruth, Joyce and husband Chuck Matteo, and Wesley. He also leaves six grandchildren, Jovan, Sam, Chris, Ralene, Andrea, and Darlene, and four great-grandchildren. Memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, October 21, at 10:30 a.m. at Cielo Vista Church in El Paso, Texas with reception to follow. Burial service will be held graveside in Ferndale, Washington at Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Oct 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, James Andrew, age 81 of 2116 Franklin St., passed away Tues., Aug. 31, (1976). Mr. Johnson had been a lifetime resident of this community, was a member of the Lutheran Church and a retired carpenter. Surviving wife, Evelyn; 3 sons, Floyd, Nevada City, Calif.; James Jr., Mt. Vernon and Donald, Grass Valley, Calif.; 3 daughters, Mrs. Marlene Butenschoen, Mrs. Anna Raplee, both of Bellingham and Mrs. Glenda Rawls, Kent; 1 sister, Mrs. Emma McMillan, Everson, 14 grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services Friday, Sept. 3, 11 a.m. Jones Funeral home with Rev. Duane Thompson officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Sep 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, James H., 72, died Wednesday (Nov. 4, 1987) in Bellingham. A World War II U.S. Army veteran, Mr. Johnson was born Feb. 28, 1915, in Pocatello, Idaho. No services will be held, at his request. The body will be cremated. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Nov 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, James T. "Jim", 83, of 3304 Abbott St, died Friday (April 1, 1983). He was born March 28, 1900 in North Dakota, and lived in Whatcom County for 75 years. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, and operated Johnson's Motor Service on Samish Way for almost 45 years. Survivors include his wife Marie, a daughter, two grandchildren, four sisters and two brothers. Funeral services will be Monday at 1 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home, Rev. Neal Snider and Rev. Evald E. Olsenius officiating. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Apr 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Jena Vera Jefferson, age 18 of Bellingham, passed away March 21, 1996 at her family home. Mrs. Johnson was born October 9, 1977 in Oregon City, OR to James Ostrand and Florence Geneva Julius Ostrand. Jena moved to Bellingham four years ago. She was a member of the Chief Corner Stone Church and was a student at the Lummi Tribal High School. She enjoyed playing Bingo. Jena is survived by husband, Jacob "Bud" Johnson and infant son, Michael Jade Jefferson Johnson of the family home, her three sisters Vanessa Ostrand of Bellingham, Valdeena Tsosie and Teresa Ahasteen of Albuquerque, New Mexico; brother Jimmy Tsosie of Arizona; parents James Ostrand III of Oregon and mother Florence Geneva Julius Ostrand of Bellingham. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents John Pius Julius and Katherine (Jack) Julius, Simon Jefferson and Florence (Wood) Jefferson, Maternal Grandparents Haynes John Julius, Vela Teresa (Jefferson) Julius; Paternal Grandparents James Ostrand II, Georgia Bobcock; Brother Russell Jean Tsosie; Uncle Gary Richard Julius; Aunt Valerie Teresa Julius; Uncle Michael Jay Julius, and Uncle Creig Alan Julius. A Christian Vigil Service will be held 7 p.m. Monday, March 25, 1996 and a Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, 1996, all in the Lummi Neighborhood Facility officiated by Vincent Misanes, Henry Misanes and Vern Shanberg. Burial will be in the Lummi Reservation Cemetery. The arrangements and services are under the direction of The Jerns Leveck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Mar 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Jennie, 94, passed away in a local nursing home Saturday, March 8, (1975). She has been a resident of Bellingham the last 9 years. Funeral services were held Monday with Rev. Al Archer officiating followed by cremation under the direction of the Bingham & Jerns Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Mar 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Jennie Elizabeth "Betty" passed away Thursday, Nov. 13, 2003. She was 86, born Jan. 11, 1917 in Blaine to John and Josie (Anderson) Stevens. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Betty was preceded in death by her husband Gunner E. Johnson three brothers and two sisters. Betty is survived by daughter Janet and husband Ted West three grandchildren 12 great grandchildren one great-great grandchild and several nieces and nephews, including Lois Bergman. Visitation will be on Monday, Nov. 17 and Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home, 2039 Main St., Ferndale. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 1:30 p.m. at Enterprise Cemetery. Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Nov 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, John Raymond passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2006 at the age of 91, at his home in Bellingham, Washington. Ray was born to Carl and Edith Johnson on April 28, 1914 in Bellingham, Washington, where he lived his entire life. He met Irene Tyler when she came to Bellingham to work and they were married in 1941. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary together with family. She preceded him in death in 1997. Ray has two sons, Bob and Steve, who live in Bellingham, and a daughter Sandi, who lives in Anchorage, Alaska. He also has four granddaughters, Melissa Johnson and Jennifer Johnson of Bellingham, Erica Hull of Blaine, and Stephanie Johnson of Lynnwood. Ray had many interests throughout his life. He became an electrician as a teenager while working in his father's electrical shop and continued as a master electrician until his retirement at age 67. This included wiring minesweepers in World War II. He was a life member of Electrical Workers Union #191. He was also a life member of the Bellingham Chapter of the Elks Lodge. Ray was a wood craftsman. He built several wooden boats. As a young family, they spent many happy summers boating and camping in the San Juan Islands. He also used his skills to build furniture for his house, children, and grandchildren. Ray was an avid amateur radio operator, W7MBY, and maintained radio contacts around the world. He was a founding member of the Mt. Baker Amateur Radio Club. In recent years this led to his fascination with computers. Ray loved to golf and continued to play until last year. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 6, 2006, at Moles Family Funeral Home - Greenacres Chapel. 5700 Northwest Drive, Ferndale. Interment will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Mar 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, John Theodore, age 8, son of Mr. and Mrs. Halldor Johnson of Blaine, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1947. He is survived by his parents, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Olafson of Leslie, Sask.; grandmother, Mrs. Rosa Johnson of Blaine; four aunts, Rose Olafson, Mrs. R. J. Letourneau of Rosetown, Sask., Mrs. D. M. LaBelle of Cornell, Wis., Mrs. S. Sturlaugson of Richmond Beach, Wash.; four uncles, O. J. Olafson of Leslie, Sask., T. H. Olafson, of Unity, and M. O. and Edward Johnson of Blaine; and 20 cousins; two brothers, J. T. Johnson of Los Angeles and G. T. Johnson of Minneapolis, Minn. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. from the McKinney funeral home with Rev. E. P. Thomas and Rev. G. P. Johnson officiating.
(From The Blaine Journal, January 9, 1947) Submitted by John Rauch, typed by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, John W., age 94 of 202 S. Garden St., died Thurs., April 23, 1981. Mr. Johnson moved to Bellingham in 1958; was a member of the Masonic Lodge; Shriners and Lions Club in Texas. He is survived by his wife Eleanor M.; 1 daughter Margrethe J. Kingsley M.D. of City; 2 grandchildren, Lynn M. Kingsley of Seattle and Garth B. Kingsley of Bellingham. At his request no services will be held. Cremation Greenacres Crematorium. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Apr 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Josephine Emma - Graveside services for former Nooksack resident Josephine Emma Johnson, 90, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Mount Angeles Cemetery in Port Angeles, with the Rev. Larry Nicholson officiating. Mrs. Johnson, who lived in Port Angeles, died Thursday (Sept. 14, 1989) at home. She was born Josephine Emma Handy in Nooksack, March 29, 1899. She grew up and went to school in Nooksack. She married her husband, Hugo Johnson, in the early 1920s in Seattle. He died in 1973, and their daughter, Jean, died in 1978. A homemaker, Mrs. Johnson was a member of Royal Neighbors of America, the Elks Auxiliary of Port Angeles and the Grandmothers Club of Port Angeles. She enjoyed reading, gardening, traveling, and visiting with friends and family. Survivors include her son, Richard Johnson of Heisson, Wash.; two granddaughters; and numerous nieces and nephews, many of whom live in Whatcom County. Arrangements are by Harper-Ridgeview Funeral Chapel in Port Angeles.

JOHNSON, Kathreen Alice - Private cremation was held today for Kathreen Alice Johnson, 60, 3016 Goshen Rd. She died Tuesday. A Whatcom County resident for 40 years, Mrs. Johnson was a member of the Nooksack Chapter of OES. She is survived by the husband, Elmer; two daughters, Karen Kalhown [Calhoun] of Bellevue and Emily McInnis of Banning, GA; one brother and three sisters all in Spokane; and four grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Oct 1972) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Kenneth Victor, 2400 Donovan St., Bellingham, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 25, 2003. Kenneth was born on Feb. 20, 1920 to Charles and Mabel Lane Johnson in Fairfield, Neb., and moved to the family farm on Ten Mile Road in Whatcom County in 1928. Mr. Johnson attended Meridian schools where he lettered in football and basketball for three years before graduating in 1938. Kenneth married Fern Dale Russell on March 23, 1940, and worked in a cedar mill in Seattle before moving back to Ten Mile Road where he and Fern acquired and ran the family dairy farm for many years. In addition to farming, Kenneth continued to work in the coal mines in Bellingham and in Alaska, and in the logging industry with his brothers-in-law Ed Helgeson and Tom Seelye. We went to work for Garrett Freightlines and retired after 20 years of service in 1979. Ken enjoyed hunting, fishing and everything outdoors. He filled his years of retirement with gardening, golfing and helping his friends, family and community. He donated his driving, carpentry and gardening skills to his church, his neighbors, and through community assistance networks to strangers. Kenneth Johnson is survived by his wife, Fern, of the family home; and daughters Julia Stewart of Fairbanks, Alaska, Loretta and husband John Graham of Lynden, and Lawana and husband Jim Chapman of Ferndale. He was a beloved mentor of his 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

JOHNSON, Labertha Elva - Funeral services for Labertha Elva Johnson will be held at the St. Joachim Catholic church at Lummi reservation Thursday at 10 a.m. Rev. Father Martin J. Duggan will officiate. Burial will be in Lummi cemetery under Home Mark's direction. [d. Oct. 4, 1932]
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Oct 1932) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Laura C., age 88, a long-time resident of Bellingham, WA, with roots on Orcas Island, died at the age of 88 in the Highland Convalescent Center in Bellingham, April 10, 1996. Laura was born midway into the Oberlin Tissot Loos family of nine children in Deer Harbor, WA on February 13, 1908. She outlived all of her brothers and sisters. After schooling on Orcas Island, Laura was employed in Bellingham, WA where she met Bernard O. Johnson and they were married May 27, 1933. They settled into home life and although they did not have children of their own, their home became the base for multitudes of relatives visiting "the mainland." Laura excelled at cooking as well as understanding youngsters growing up and caring for those who would not be returning to the island. After Ben's death, Laura continued with home life until age, with its limitations, moved her into rest homes. Until her final days, she was the contact for news about relatives near and far. She worked for Cox Brothers Printing for many years; attended St. John's Lutheran Church; loved animals, especially cats. Preceded in death by her husband, Bernard; brothers-in-law, James Johnson, Clarence Johnson; sisters-in-law, Ida Strand, Anna Larson, Mabel Fosse; and nephew Leonard Larson. Survived by sisters-in-law, Marie Johnson, Clara Carlson, Winnifred Johnson; brother-in-law Alfred and wife Erlene Johnson; nieces Pearl Cummings, Lorraine Kirk, Marlene Hadley, Carol Bos, Diane Peterson; numerous great-nieces and nephews. Funeral Service Monday, April 15, 1996, 2 p.m. Jones-Moles Funeral Home with Reverend Marvin Knutzen, St. John's Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Apr 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Lawrence L., "Larry" a lifetime Bellingham resident, passed away Friday, July 18, 1997, at home. He was 88. Mr. Johnson was born in Bellingham on January 17, 1909 to John and Anna (Holm) Johnson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ardis in 1986. Mr. Johnson was the oldest lifetime member of Central Lutheran Church, and was its head custodian for 17 years. He worked on the mail boat "Osage" which served the San Juan Islands, was employed at Thiel and Welter Home Furnishings store until their closure, and then worked at Bellingham Cold Storage until his retirement. Survivors include two daughter, Beverly and husband Jack Brownrigg of Bellingham, Dianne and husband Ron Fry of Fullerton, CA; 2 grandchildren, Michael and Leslie Fry of Bellingham; sister Jeanette Bentley of Ferndale; brothers Clarence Johnson of Bellingham; Gerhard "Johnny" and wife Mary Johnson of Bellingham; Lloyd Johnson of Darrington, WA; numerous nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, July 22, 1997, at 11:00 a.m. at Central Lutheran Church, with the Reverend Leonard C. Ericksen officiating. Interment at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Homes.

JOHNSON, Lester Sigmund, age 91 of 2818 Old Fairhaven Pkwy, B'ham passed away Nov. 2, 1988 in Bellingham. He was born January 3, 1897 in Cambridge Iowa. He worked for Portland Cement Co. for 39 years and retired in 1962. His wife, Madge M. DuVall Johnson, mother of his children, died May 7, 1975. His eldest son, Daydon L. Johnson also preceded him in death on Nov. 10, 1983. He is survived by his wife Inez of the family home. Surviving children are: sons, Lester M. of Vashon Island, WA; Burton W., of Bellingham; Douglas C., of Ferndale; daughters Judith M. Honey of Hamilton, MT; Marjorie L. Philpott of Bellingham; Arlene B. Burdette of Los Angeles, CA; Veronica V. Dodge of Blaine; step-daughters, Dolly Elston of Blaine, Peggy Harris and Louise Cummings of Bellingham; 38 grandchildren, 70 great-grandchildren, 8 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, Nov. 7 at 11 a.m. at the Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Arlen D. Benson officiating. Burial will follow at Enterprise Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sat. Nov. 5 from 1-3 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements by the Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Nov 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Linda J. died Thursday, Jan 28, 1999, in Bellingham. She was 50. Burial was in Nooksack Cemetery. A memorial service will be held later. Ms. Johnson was born May 11, 1948, in Japan. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Feb 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Lionel David Stuart - Memorial services for "Stuart" Johnson, 74, will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Third Christian Reformed Church in Lynden, with the Rev. Garrit W. Sheeres of the Third Christian Reformed Church and the Rev. Al Couttier of Bellingham Advent Christian Church officiating. Burial will precede the services at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Sumas Cemetery. Visitation hours will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and from 11:30 am to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Gillies Funeral Home. Mr. Johnson, of 9179 Bloom Road in Lynden, died at his home Wednesday. He was born March 9, 1914, in Sumas and was graduated from Sumas-Nooksack High School. He was a farmer for many years and owned and he operated Mt. Baker Fuel Co. between 1960 and 1982. Mr. Johnson married Ann Marie Zwiers in November 1938. She died in February 1972. He married Johanna Lenssen Aug. 23, 1974. Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, Lyle and Eldon Johnson of Everson; two daughters, Linda Dickenson of Bellingham and Lenore Lewis of Yakima; nine stepsons; three stepdaughters; seven grandchildren; 36 step-grandchildren; a great-grandchild; one step-great-grandchild's two brothers, Mas Johnson of Bellingham and Marvin Beebe of Blaine; and a sister, Marlene Forester of Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Nov 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Louise passed away peacefully on December 2, 2001. She was born in Ten Mile on May 4, 1914 to Joseph and Hannah Myers. She lived in Whatcom County her entire life. Louise's parents both died when she was sixteen years old. She finished high school and put herself through Bellingham Normal School. Her first year of teaching was in a one-room school house on Waldron Island where she performed not only as the only teacher on the Island, but also as the caretaker/janitor of the school. Louise was independent with an adventurous spirit. In her early 20s she hitchhiked to Detroit to pick up her brand new 1936 Chevy, which she was able to purchase as a teacher. She retired from her teaching career in 1974, where she taught remedial teaching for 18 years. After retiring, Louise wrote and published the locally acclaimed Tales of Ten Mile. She is survived by her sister Esther Lamoreaux of Bellingham; her children, Karen Nims of Seattle, Irene Myers and husband David of Sidney, B.C. and Marvin Johnson of Laurel; 3 grandsons, Robert Nims and wife Michelle, Patrick Nims and wife Thelxie and Michael Myers all of Seattle; and three great grandchildren, Keteah, Alexis and Basil Nims. Louise was active in community and church groups, including RSVP and was a lifetime member of the Laurel Home Extension Club. She volunteered as a tutor and helped Greek, Cambodian, Korean and Vietnamese immigrants learn English and adjust to American life. She also served as a Foster Mother to several children and for many years opened her home to those needing a place to live. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, golfing, playing bridge and other activities with her friends and family. Louise was the matriarch of the family hosting the family Christmas dinner for almost 70 years. Following a family graveside services at the Ten Mile Cemetery, a Memorial Service to celebrate Louise's life will be conducted by Rev. Donel McClellan, Rev. Jennifer Russell at 12:30 on Thursday, December 6 at the First Congregational Church.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Dec 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Luther E., age 71 of 924 W. Smith Rd., Bellingham, passed away Sun., Oct. 16, (1977) Mr. Johnson came to the Ferndale area in 1947 and retired from the Air Force after 21 years of service and was a WWII Veteran. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson had been married for 26 years. He is survived by his wife Esther; 2 brothers Ervin of Prine Ville, Ore., and Vernon of Portland; 4 sisters Sudie Powis, Letha Mae Strickland both of Oklahoma City, Okla., Geneva Arnold of Tulsa, Okla., Myrtle Norton of Springfield, Missouri; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wed., Oct. 19 at 1:30 p.m. at Moles Funeral Chapel with Rev. Carl Fischer officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Oct 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Madge M., age 73, of 5750 Elder Rd., Ferndale, passed away Wednesday, May 7, (1975). Mrs. Johnson had been a resident of the Ferndale community for the past 52 years and is survived by her husband Lester S.; 4 sons, Dayton of Galeta, Calif.; Lester M. of Vashon; Burton of Bellingham; Douglas of Ferndale; 4 daughters, Judy Honey of Seattle; Marjorie Philpott of Bellingham; Arlene Whittington of Florence, Oregon; Veronica Dodge of Ferndale; 1 sister, Sadie Thomas of Mesa, Arizona; 38 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Paul Cantelon, Monday, May 12 at 2:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Enterprise Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 May 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Margaret, 68, 5280 Northwest Road, died Friday (June 17, 1983) at a local rest home. She was born Nov 4, 1914 in Scotland and had been a Whatcom County resident for several years. Survivors include her husband Lewis Johnson of Seattle, and a brother. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Jun 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Margaret, of Bellingham, WA, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2009 surrounded by her family. She was 94, born in Victoria, B.C. on February 16, 1915 to Daniel and Emma (Newinger) Bell. In 1976, Margaret and her husband Russell went on the Bicentennial Wagon Train. She had a lot of hobbies and especially loved crocheting. Margaret was preceded in death by her son Richard Johnson and her husband C. Russell Johnson. She is survived by her 5 children, Earl (Betsy) Johnson, Larry Johnson, Charles "Butch" (Susan) Johnson, Allen "Babe" Johnson and Lorele (Duane) Stark; 7 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 7th, at 1:00 p.m., at Woodlawn Cemetery in Ferndale. A reception at Greenacres Moles Funeral Home will follow the graveside service. Moles Funeral Homes Bayview Chapel Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Aug 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Marie, 64, of Fullerton, Calif., died Tuesday (June 1, 1982)in a Bellingham hospital. She had been visiting in the area. She was born May 17, 1918, in Kansas. She is survived by her husband Edwin; three brothers, including John Eckert of Bellingham, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Cemetery, the Rev. Leonard Ericksen officiating. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Jun 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Marie J., age 93, passed away Sunday, January 11, 1998, in Bellingham, WA. She was born September 29, 1904. in Sylvana, WA, to John and Kari (Ness) Pederson. A Whatcom County resident for 63 years, Mrs. Johnson was a teacher. Preceding her in death were her husband James T. Johnson in 1983 and her daughter Carol Bos in 1996 in Burlington, WA. Survivors include her 2 grandchildren, Karen and Gary Plummer of Bellingham, Mark Box of Burlington, WA; 4 brothers, Joseph and Luella Pederson of Arlington, WA, Joel and Margit Pederson of Arlington, WA, Andy and Vera Pederson of Arlington, WA, Lester and Renie Pederson of Tacoma, WA; 2 sisters, Ruth Russell of Arlington, WA, Eileen and husband Joe Wilcox of Mt. Vernon, WA; 2 great-grandchildren, Amanda Plummer and Jordan Bos. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, January 15, at Greenacres Memorial Park with the Reverend Marvin Knutzen officiating. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

JOHNSON, Marion Helen of Bellingham, WA, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2006, in Bellingham. She was 90, born January 27, 1916, in Seattle to Frieda (Voigt) and Charles Piehl. Marion grew up in Nevada and moved back to Seattle, where she graduated from high school. Marion raised her family in Seattle. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother, enjoying time with her family throughout her life. Her hobbies included knitting, playing bridge, and creating beautiful wedding cakes. She was a member of Wedgewood Presbyterian Church in Seattle for 50 years, where she served as a bell ringer. Marion studied and led discussions with BSF (Bible Study Fellowship) for nine years. She loved the Lord and is now at peace. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Johnson in 1999. She is survived by her daughters Lorraine Starr and Laura Pratt, son Mike (Lynelle) Johnson, grandchildren Kyle Starr, Erika Starr Jeremy Pratt, Derek Johnson, Kayla Johnson; and step-granddaughter Melissa Mekediak.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Mar 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Marvin K., 73, lost a courageous battle with cancer on January 2, 2002. Marvin was the youngest of six children born to Hilda and Ben Johnson on April 2, 1928. He was preceded in death by sisters Viola, Esther, Hilma, and a brother Hjalmar. The sole surviving family member is his sister, Betty Goenen, who resides on Whidbey Island. During WWII Marvin proudly served his country by enlisting in the United States Coast Guard. Marvin was employed in the Bellingham area by Intelco, the Operating Engineers, and the State of Washington Department of Highways. Prior to his retirement in 1990 he had worked for the Federal Government in Richland, Washington. Marvin's lifetime activities included water skiing, snow skiing, RV traveling, family gatherings, grandchildren, and his great grandchildren. He was a 28 year member of Bellingham Elks Lodge #194. He is survived by his wife Ada Johnson in Tumwater, Washington; daughter Karen Heffley in Bellingham, Washington; three stepsons: Rickey Ray in Port Townsend, Terry Ray in Tacoma, Kevin Ray in New Paris, Ohio; five grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Marvin will be remembered for the caring attitude shown to his family, his sense of humor, his individuality, and his desire to help everyone. A Funeral Service will be held 3 p.m. Sat. Jan. 5, 2002 at Olympic Memorial Funeral Home. Graveside Service will be held Tues. 2 p.m. Jan. 8, 2002 at Greenacres Memorial Park, Ferndale, WA.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Jan 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Marvin Leroy, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather was born on October 29, 1930 in Mission, British Columbia to Helmer and Margareta Augustine. At the age of three months, Mamie and Albert Johnson of Ferndale adopted him. Marvin passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2003 in Bellingham, WA. Marvin, a graduate of Ferndale High School class of 1949, lettered in football and baseball. During his high school years, he met his wife of fifty years, Doris Colleen Perry. They were married on September 23, 1953 in Ferndale at the United Methodist Church. Marvin, a life long dairy farmer, also worked for the Whatcom Builders for ten years. Many of his concrete works can be found throughout Whatcom County. In the 1980's, Marvin became joint owner with Enfred Lofdahl in a local sawmill. Lumber for many homes was cut from their mill. He later purchased and moved the business to Grandview Road, where it still stands today. Marvin's proudest accomplishment was his family. He was very devoted to them and spent the last decade watching his grandchildren grow. In any one week Marvin could be seen at many football, soccer, and basketball games, as well as musical concerts and other events. His hobbies included agate collecting, clam digging, hunting, and fishing . He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Mildred; and brothers Al, Eric, and little Carl. Marvin is survived by his wife Doris Johnson of the family home; daughter Connie and husband Gerry Moreau; four sons, David Johnson and wife Barbara, Steve Johnson and wife Betsy, Myron Johnson and wife Cheryl, and Brian Johnson and wife Deanne, all of Ferndale; grandchildren Christopher Moreau and wife Katrina, Clayton Moreau and wife Camea, Casey Moreau and wife Jennie, all of Ferndale, Kyle Johnson and wife Christy of Mt. Vernon, Courtney Johnson of Las Vegas, Kara Johnson of Bellingham, Lydia Christensen and husband Bryan of Lynden, Angela Bradish and husband Jason of New York, Matthew, Michael, Mallory and Mitchel Johnson of Ferndale, Nathan Johnson of Spokane, and Jennifer Johnson of Ferndale; great-grandchildren Oliver and Audrey Moreau, Amanda Christensen, and Taylor Bradish; sisters Emmy Dullum, Thelma Kellock, Darlene Anderson, Edith Evans, and Helen Reid, all of Canada; and brother Leonard Augustine, and Carl Augustine, both of Canada. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, October 15, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2550 Thornton Rd., Ferndale. Committal services will follow at Enterprise Cemetery. Jones|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

JOHNSON, Mary Alice, age 96, passed away on May 2, 2008, at her Bellingham home, just a block and a half from the house where she was born on June 18, 1911, to Leonard and Anna (Van Cruyningen) Erickson. Alice graduated from Whatcom High School in 1929 and from Washington State Normal School with an elementary teaching diploma in 1931. After teaching briefly, she worked at Penney's and later at the Whatcom County Auditor's Office. Alice married Ernest Johnson, a local banker, on January 18, 1936, and they enjoyed 61 years together before Ernie passed away in 1997. Alice and Ernie joined the First Congregational Church of Bellingham in 1947, and Alice was an active member of the Priscilla Circle. She enjoyed cooking, world travel, following various sports teams, spending time at the family cabin on Lummi Island, and especially playing bridge. Alice is survived by three daughters, Lynne (Andy) Yurovchak, Carol (Jay) Meetze, and Mary (Terry) Phillips; three sons, Keith Johnson, Ken (Cindy Curtis) Johnson, and Bruce (Molly Adams) Johnson; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters Edna Diemert and Marie Kegley; sister-in-law Wilma Erickson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Alice was preceded in death by her brothers Howard and Earl Erickson. A celebration of Alice's life will be held on Friday, May 9, at 2 p.m. at the First Congregational Church. Moles Family Funeral Homes & Crematory Bayview Chapel-Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 May 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Mary Evelyn died Saturday, Aug. 7, 1993, at Shuksan Convalescent Center in Bellingham. She was 77. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Greenacres Memorial Park with the Rev. Jim Petersen of Bellingham Christian Reformed Church officiating. Born April 21, 1916 in Missouri to Floyd and Anna Irene Dew-Adams, she moved to Whatcom County 68 years ago and has been a resident ever since. She married James A. Johnson on May 21, 1934 in Bellingham. He died Aug. 31, 1977. Mrs. Johnson enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her family. Survivors include sons Floyd Johnson and Donald Johnson, both of Grass Valley, Calif. and James A. Johnson of Mount Vernon; daughters Anna Raplee and Marlene Butenschoen, both of Bellingham, and Glenda Lange of Kent; brothers Franklin Adams of Ferndale, Keith Adams of Sedro-Woolley and Dick Adams of Puyallup; 17 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Aug 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Mary Jean of Bellingham, WA, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2004, in Bellingham. She was 95, born July 28, 1909, in Bellingham to Isabel and Albert Zane. She graduated from Whatcom High School and Bellingham Normal School. Jean was a member of First Presbyterian Church, DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) and the Emblem Club. She was an avid reader and loved all types of books. When she was able, she loved to entertain-people always looked forward to dessert! Jean loved her family, her friends and her church. She was an inspiration to everyone! She was preceded in death by her husband Spencer H. Johnson, son-in-law Ted C. Volkman (1997), and daughter Betty Zane Volkman (2001). Jean is survived by her step-daughter Diane Holmes of Portland, OR; granddaughters: Penny and husband Jeff Gudbranson of Bellingham, Pamela Naccarato of Tacoma, and Craig Volkman of Bellingham; great-grandchildren: Heidi Bergman, Emily, Rhett and Evan Fenton, Mia Naccarato, Codee Volkman, and Cherish Larson; and two nieces in CA. The family wishes to thank the people at Fairhaven Estates, Whatcom Hospice and Visiting Angels. Their care has been unmeasurable. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 22, 2004, at Jones| Moles Funeral Home Chapel. Jones|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Sep 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Mary Lawrence, age 68, of Seattle, passed away Thurs. Sept. 19, 1991 at Christa Senior Community. Mrs. Johnson was born in Calgary, Alberta, of June 30, 1923 to Joseph and Christina Toope. As a child, she moved to Vancouver, B.C., where she attended Crofton House Boarding School as a day pupil. After attending the University of British Columbia for a short time, she left during WWII in order to work in Banking. In 1945 Mrs. Johnson moved to Seattle, where she met and married Dan R. Johnson. During their married life, the Johnsons lived in Olympia, Port Townsend and Bellingham. While living in Bellingham, Mrs. Johnson helped open the Fairhaven branch of BNB and became the head teller at the branch. She later moved into a management position with BNB. She was a member of the American Bankers Assoc., the Science, Literature, Art Club in Port Townsend, private bridge clubs in Port Townsend and Olympia, was supportive of the PTA both in Olympia and Port Townsend, and also of the Cub Scouts, for whom she was a den mother for one year. Mrs. Johnson was always kind to anyone who needed a friend, and generous to various charitable causes, including the Lighthouse Mission and Salvation Army of Bellingham. She was also very active in Orthopedic Guilds, and worked to raise money both in Olympia and Port Townsend, she began the George Welch Orthopedic Guild. Mrs. Johnson enjoyed gardening, ballet, ballroom dancing, reading, traveling, and family and friends. She played duplicate bridge while living in Port Townsend and Bellingham. Preceded in death by her husband, Dan, in 1969, Mrs. Johnson is survived by: a son, Michael Johnson of Seattle; a daughter, Christina Tucker of Bellingham; a grandson, Christopher Tucker; a granddaughters, Laura Tucker of Bellingham and a cousin, Margaret Pfeiffer of Bothell. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wed. Sept. 25 at Crista Senior Community Center, 19393 Freemont, Seattle. A memorial service will be held in Bellingham at 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 11, 1991 at Westford Funeral Home. Chaplain David Passey will officiate. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

JOHNSON, Maurice G., age 56 of 6768 Hayes, Nooksack, passed away April 14, (1976). He was an Army Veteran of WWII. He leaves to survive his wife, Mabel; 1 brother, Glenn of Bellingham; 3 sisters, Mrs. Ellen Franks and Mrs. Evelyn Johnson, both of Onawa, Iowa and Mrs. Doris Tipton of Garden Grove, Calif., numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be held Monday, April 19 at 3 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, Rev. John Ruhlman officiating. Interment Enterprise Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Apr 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Mayme A. Clifton, age 76, of 2520 Pacific St., Bellingham, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 1991. Inurnment Graveside service Tues. Feb. 5, 1991, 2 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery. Cremation.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Feb 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Maynard M., age 72, of 6625 Church Rd., Ferndale passed away at his home Sat., Feb. 7, 1987. Had been a lifetime resident of Whatcom County, was a 50 yr. member of the Carpenters & Joiners Local No. 756, and was preceded in death by his son Marvin. He leaves to survive his wife Hazel of the family home; son Larry M. Johnson and wife Sylvia of Blaine; 2 grandsons, David and Shane Johnson; sister Alyce Lofdahl of Ferndale; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Wed., Feb. 11 at 2:30 p.m. at the Ferndale Assembly of God with Pastor Arlen Venson officiating. Burial to follow at Enterprise Cemetery. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Feb 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Mildred E., age 76, of Bellingham, died Thursday Sept. 19, 1996 at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born June 9, 1920 in Bellingham to Carl & Wendla (Sundback) Erickson. Mrs. Johnson graduated from Bellingham High School in 1938. She worked as custodian at WWU 12 years until retiring in 1978. She was a very active member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church and especially enjoyed making afghans for the church. Survived by a son, James E. Johnson, a brother, Carl A. Erickson and grandson, Eric Johnson, all of Bellingham. Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Sep 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Mildred Ruby of Bellingham died at home Wednesday, Aug. 28, 1996. She was 82. No services will be held. Born Sept. 16, 1913 in Amherst, Nova Scotia, she moved to Bellingham in 1991. Mrs. Johnson served as a nurse during World War II, attaining the rank of 2nd lieutenant, and later worked as a nurse and real estate agent. She married Lyle Edward Johnson on July 29, 1950, in Las Vegas. Mrs. Johnson loved to travel with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband on Sept. 18, 1990. Survivors include son Bob Johnson of Bellingham, sister Elta Patriquin of Bellingham and three grandchildren. Arrangements are by Whatcom Cremation Association.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Aug 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

Johnson, Milford C., "Mel" 66, 3134 Cherrywood Ave. died Monday (Feb. 13, 1984) in a Seattle hospital. A retired commercial fisherman, he was a lifetime resident of Bellingham, and was born here May 20, 1917. He is survived by his wife Maude, a son, two daughters, four grandchildren and a sister. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Westford Funeral Home, with the Rev. Leonard Ericksen officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Feb 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Milton C., 77, of North Bellingham died Wednesday (March 4, 1959) in a local hospital after a lengthy illness. Mr. Johnson had lived in Whatcom County 56 years and for nine years was a director of the Whatcom County Dairymen's Assn. He is survived by his wife, Edna; a sister, Mrs. Theodore Bergman, and two nephews, Dean and Clyde Bergman, all of Bellingham, and a niece, Mrs. Joyce Rickerman of Cunningham of Adams County. Dr. W. Carl Calhoun will conduct private services Monday at 10:30 a.m. in the Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home. Cremation will follow.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Mar 1959) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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JOHNSON, Mona Havana, 94, of Bellingham, WA, died Saturday, January 11, 1997 at St. Frances Ext. Health Care. She was born December 7, 1902 in Amery, Wisconsin to Peter & Hannah (Jacobson) Hanson. Mrs. Johnson & her late husband Roy owned and operated Mona's Coffee Shop on Champion Street 1941-1952. In 1960 she married Clarence Johnson in Bellingham. She was a 61 year resident of Whatcom Co. & an active life member of the Sons of Norway. She loved flowers, working in the yard, animals & fishing. Survived by her husband Clarence Johnson of Bellingham; step-sons, Douglas Johnson of Alameda, CA; granddaughter, Lisa Johnson of Sidney, Australia; niece, Dolores Wassenaar of Everson; great nephews, Lee Wassenaar of Lynden & Bob Wassenaar of Everson; great nieces, Lori of Bellingham, Shelly of Reno, Nevada, Vicki & Bobbi Dee of Modesto, CA; 9 great-great nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at Westford Funeral Home 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral Services will be held at Westford Funeral Home Chapel, 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 15, 1997. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

JOHNSON, Montana Nicole - A graveside service for Montana Nicole Johnson, infant daughter of Steven and Jodilynn Hickey Johnson, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Greenwood Cemetery with evangelist Jack Keller officiating. Montana was born Monday, Feb. 2, 1997, in Detroit, but died shortly after her birth. She was preceded in death by an infant sister Elizabeth in 1989. Survivors include grandparents Joe and Theresa Hickey of Lynden and Lawana and Jim Chapman of Ferndale, great-grandparents August and Florence Rasmussen and RosaLee Hickey of Lynden, and Kenneth and Fern Johnson of Bellingham. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.

JOHNSON, Nathan "Nate", 72, of 2915 Walnut St., died Saturday at his home. Born Jan. 29, 1909 in Bethany, MO, he moved to the Ferndale area from Iowa with his parents in 1917. His wife, viva Triplett, whom he married in 1932, died in 1945. In 1946, he married Trista Kinzel. An auto dealer with Chrysler-Plymouth Security Cars and Campers, he had owned and operated auto dealerships in Bellingham, Mount Vernon and Southern California. He was a member of United Commercial Travelers and a life member of Mount Vernon Moose Lodge, Bellingham Central Lions Club and Bellingham Elks Lodge. He is survived by his wife, three sons, a brother, a sister and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Westford Funeral Home, with Elder Jim Heverling officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Dec 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Nellie E. - Services for former Bellingham resident Nellie E. "Billie" Johnson, 83, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Bethel Assembly of God Church in Sedro-Woolley. She was Mrs. Badgeley most of the time she lived in Bellingham. Mrs. Johnson, of 824 Township St., Sedro-Woolley, died Friday (Sept. 13, 1991) at United General Hospital in Sedro-Woolley. She was born Nellie E. Wharton on June 27, 1908, in Indiana, to James and Ida Mae Wharton. She married Cyrus Badgeley in Indiana in 1936. In 1938, the couple moved to Bellingham, where they lived for many years. In 1966, they moved to Vancouver, Wash. Mr. Badgeley died ten years later. Mrs. Badgeley married Oscar Johnson in 1977, and the couple moved to Sedro-Woolley, where they lived ever since. Survivors include her husband, of Sedro-Woolley; her daughters Patricia Park of Bellingham, Rosalyn King of Vancouver, Wash., Marilyn Loushin of Beaver, and Barbara Anders of Port Angeles; 21 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

JOHNSON, Nellie H. of Sumas will be from noon to 4 p.m. Friday at Gillies Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Sumas Advent Christian Church with the Rev. Jim Osborn officiating. Burial will be Monday in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Burien. Mrs. Johnson died Tuesday Dec. 31, 1996, at Christian Health Care Center. She was 78. Born Feb. 3, 1918 to John and Adriana Biesheuvel Hammingh near Litchville, N.D., she graduated from Sumas-Nooksack High School in 1935. She married Kenneth Johnson in 1942 in Seattle. Mrs. Johnson worked as a customer service representative for many years at Seattle Trust and Savings Bank. She attended Sumas Advent Christian Church and enjoyed gardening, crocheting and cooking. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her husband in 1986. She returned to Sumas in 1993. Survivors include brother Don Hammingh of Sumas, sister Theresa Hamstra of Lynden and numerous other relatives.

JOHNSON, Noel, 34, 4073 Hoss Road, Bellingham, was lost overboard and is presumed drowned following an accident aboard the fishing boat Sydney Jones in Alaskan waters at about 8 p.m. Friday night. The fishing season had been closed and the boat returning when the accident occurred. Apparently Johnson had lowered a bucket to check the depth of the water and was pulled over the side about 40 miles west of Cordova off Point Gravina. A two-hour search with the aid of 20 boats and a plane was conducted until darkness without results. Authorities said the water in the area is deep. Johnson was a fisherman by profession, born in Bellingham and a graduate of Bellingham High. No plans for memorial services have been made yet. He is survived by a daughter, Dana Lee Johnson, a brother, Jerry Johnson and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Gus Johnson. His father is former chief deputy in the Whatcom County Sheriff's Department. [A memorial services was held 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, 1973 at Westford Funeral Home.]
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Aug 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Nora H., age 85 of 2501 E St. died Sunday, Feb. 1, 1981. A resident of this community since 1963, she was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church; Senior Citizens Activity Center and is survived by 2 sons, Mervin Nordtvedt and Albert Johnson, both of Tacoma; 2 daughters, Edith Wagner of Anchorage and Mrs. Phillip Logan of City; 6 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 1 brother Ed Hovick of City; 1 sister, Helen Gray of Seattle; numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be held Wed., Feb. 4 at 10:30 a.m. a the Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Evald Olsenius officiating. Interment at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Feb 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Olaf, age 95, formerly of Everson, passed away Monday Aug. 23, (1976). A retired farmer, Mr. Johnson moved to Whatcom County from Sweden in 1903. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Agnes (Howard) Ohlund of Everson, a son, Alvin Johnson, also of Everson, 4 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted Thursday Aug. 26 at 2 p.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. David Mann officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Gillie Funeral Home, Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Aug 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Olga Jeanette, age 90, of Bellingham passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at her home. She was born July 14, 1912 in the Happy Valley area to Jens and Augusta Olsen. She graduated from Fairhaven High School, was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church and a lifetime resident of Bellingham. She married Percy LeRoy Johnson on August 3, 1942. For the last seven years she has lived at the Parkway Chateau were she enjoyed many friendships and activities. A special thank you to her caregiver Kathy Hanssen who took such wonderful care of mom. She was preceded in death by her husband Percy in 1974, brother Oswald Olsen, sister Christine Carlson and granddaughter Elizabeth Johnson. She is survived by her daughter JoAnn (Jody) Mork and husband Jim of Bellingham step-sons, Rev. Dr. Wilfred L. Johnson and wife Nancy of Lopez Island, WA and Jack C. Johnson of Augusta, WV sisters, Helen Stangeland of Poulsbo, WA and Bernice Frandeen of Bellingham 13 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Private family services will be held.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Mar 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Oscar A., age 89, of B'ham, passed away Sat, April 8, 1978. He is survived by a niece, Mary Larson of Seattle. A nephew, Loren Johnson of Pacific, WA. Cremation was held under the direction of Moles Funeral Home at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Apr 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Paula, 68, of Bellingham died Saturday, July 16, 1994, at St. Francis Extended Health Care. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Greenacres Memorial Park with the Rev. Joseph Harris officiating. Born May 13, 1926 in Germany to Marie and Pius Knell, Mrs. Johnson moved to Whatcom County 41 years ago. She married Robert C. Johnson on July 1, 1955. He preceded her in death on June 12, 1993. Mrs. Johnson attended the Bellingham Senior Center where she learned to play the guitar and paint. Survivors include brother Karl Knell and sisters Else Lukas and Liesel Wetzel, all of Germany; daughter Kriss Lingbloom of Bellingham; sons Larry Johnson of Bellingham and Charles Johnson of Snohomish County; and four grandchildren. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Jul 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Percy L., 3027 Northwest Ave., died Saturday (Nov. 23, 1974) at the age of 70. A retired truck driver, Mr. Johnson had been a Whatcom County resident for the past 29 years. Survivors include the wife Olga; a daughter, Mrs. JoAnn Mork of Bellingham; sons Rev. Wilfred L. Johnson of Spokane and Jack C. Johnson of Alexandria, Virginia; a sister Mrs. Myrtle Graves of Squamish; and 13 grandchildren. Services will be conducted Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Jones Funeral Home. Cremation will follow.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Nov 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Peter E., age 88, of 1621 W. Smith Rd., Ferndale, passed away Friday, Dec. 7, (1973). Mr. Johnson had been a resident of Whatcom County for 70 years, and was a charter member of the Son's of Norway. He is survived by 1 son, David G. Johnson of Bellingham; 2 step-daughters, Mrs. Helen Orth of Anacortes; Mrs. Johanna Hansen of Seattle; a sister, Mrs. Freda Pedersen of Bellingham; 4 grandchildren; 6 step-grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 11 step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Bob Williams Tues. Dec. 11, at 1 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Dec 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Phyllis Kathleen Phillips, a long-time Bellingham resident, passed away Saturday, April 18, 1998, at Alderwood Care Center after a brief illness. Mrs. Johnson was born on December 12, 1917 to George and Effie (Keyes) Phillips in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She moved with her family to Burlingame, California at the age of 13. She graduated from Burlingame High School where she lettered 4 years in swimming and diving and 2 years on the tennis team. She briefly attended the San Mateo City College and later moved to Honolulu, Hawaii where she worked at the Reservation Desk of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. It was there she met and later married Theodore M. Johnson on August 5, 1938. He preceded her in death on July 21, 1995. They were married 56 years. Prior to World War II, Phyllis worked as Chief Draft Board Clerk for the US Navy. After her husband was wounded in the attack on Pearl Harbor, Phyllis quit her job to stay to take care of Ted. In 1949 they moved to Silverdale, WA. In 1954 they moved to Bellingham where they stayed for the remainder of their lives in the Columbia neighborhood. She enjoyed spending time with her family at their beach cabin on the Hood Canal and with her friends in the San Juan Islands. Her hobbies included sewing, crocheting, beach combing, spending time near the salt water and her church activities. She was a charter member of the Immanuel Bible Church in Bellingham where she served faithfully for over 30 years. She was wedding coordinator for 17 years, taught Sunday School and sang in the church choir. Her love of music was passed on to her daughter and grandchildren. She was also active in the Retired Senior Volunteer Program and PTA. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and attending their sporting events and school activities. She was preceded in death by sister Marie West and nephew Frederick Dahlgren. She is survived by her daughter Dorothy Johnson Goldsmith and husband Chris Goldsmith of Bellingham; grandchildren Heidi Rebecca Goldsmith of Seattle and Jeffrey Goldsmith of Bellingham; sisters Carol Garton of Bend, Oregon and Myrtle Dahlgren of Palm Springs, CA, and sister-in-law Lois Johnson of Lynnwood. She is also survived by nephews Bob Stewart and wife Anne of Newport Beach, CA, Ted Johnson and wife Jeanene of Woodbridge Virginia, Dave Johnson and wife Marlene of Edmonds, WA, Dave Garton and wife Dayle of Portland, OR, Paul Garton and wife Sharon of Sacramento, CA and by niece Ruth Brennen and husband Charles of Honolulu, HI. Also many great nieces and nephews as well as special friend, Doris Cox of Bellingham. A very special thanks to the entire staff at Alderwood Care Center for the love and care given to Phyllis during her stay there. Phyllis was a loving mother, grandmother and friend who will be solely missed. Family graveside services will be held at Greenacres followed by memorials services at 2 p.m. Friday, April 24, 1998, at Jones-Moles Funeral Home with the Rev. David Erickson officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Apr 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Richard J. (Buck), age 36 of 9804 NE 106th St., Kirkland, Wash., passed away March 8, 1978. Mr. Johnson was a life resident of this community, was a truck driver, graduated from Mt. Baker High School in 1960. Survivors are his wife Leona "Misty," a son Richard James Johnson Jr., Port Angeles, Wash.; 1 daughter Stacy Ellen Johnson at home; parents Mr. and Mrs. Russell Johnson, City; 4 brothers Earl of Eugene, Oregon; Larry of Forks, Wash.; Charles of Bothell and Allen of this city; 1 sister Mrs. Lorele Schaefer, Kirkland. Services will be conduced by Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen, Monday March 13, 3 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial at Woodlawn.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Mar 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Robert A. - A memorial service for Robert A. Johnson of Sudden Valley will be held at 2 p.m. Oct. 22 at First Congregational Church in Bellingham. Mr. Johnson died Friday, Oct. 1, 1999, in Bellingham. He was 85. Born Feb. 18, 1914, to Angus and Alta (Huddleston) Johnson in Seattle, he earned a bachelor's degree in forestry from the University of California in 1938. On March 17, 1940, he married Iris Straefer in Berkeley, Calif. Mr. Johnson was a plant manager for J. H. Baxter Co. in Washington, Oregon and California for 40 years. He was a member of First Congregational Church and Bellingham Golf & Country Club and a former member of Sudden Valley Golf Club. He enjoyed golf, fishing, skiing, traveling and gardening. Survivors include his wife, of the family home; daughter Diane Eward of Richmond, B.C.; sons Clint Johnson of Berkeley, Steve Johnson of Seattle and Bob Johnson of Ladner, B.C.; seven grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

JOHNSON, Robert C., age 81, of Bellingham, passed away Sat., June 12, 1993 at home. He was born April 18, 1912 in Whatcom County to Herman Theodore and Mary Josephine (Ness) Johnson and has been a lifetime resident. Mr. Johnson married Paula Knell 38 years ago and she survives in at a local nursing home. He worked for Mt. Baker Plywood for many years until his retirement in 1975 and was one of its original shareholders. Mr. Johnson was an avid bowler and enjoyed gardening. He is survived by two sons, Charles Gordon Johnson of Everett and Larry Herman Christian Johnson of Bellingham; daughter, Kriss Ann Lingbloom of Bellingham; brother Roy Johnson of Bellingham; 4 grandchildren and one nephew. A graveside service will be held Wed. June 16, 2 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Richard Strum officiating. Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Jun 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Ronald Erwin was born to Nathan and Viva Johnson in Bellingham Washington on August 24, 1937 and died on August 26, 2009. Ron graduated from Mt. Vernon High School, served in the Army in Vietnam, raced stock cars in California. He married Mary Dwyer. They had two sons, David and Daniel J. Ron sold cars with his father for several years before working at Vacationland Trailer Sales. Ron was a member of BelAir A/C Flyers, he loved his planes, fishing and car races! In 1986 he married Eileen Peacock. They had many cherished years of square dancing and traveling together. Ron loved his family and friends dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents Nathan, Viva and his stepmother Trista Johnson, his brothers Gerald and James, and step daughter, Karen Clark. He is survived by his wife Eileen and sons David (Wendy) and Daniel J.; step children Mark Peacock, Kathi Peacock (Ralph Riley), Glen (Danette) Peacock; along with 14 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Services are Wednesday September 2nd at 2:00 p.m. at Immanuel Bible Church, 2000. W. North St., Bellingham, WA. We extend a heartfelt appreciation to Mt. Baker Kidney Center, St. Joseph Hospital, St. Francis Rehabilitation Center, and Hospice for their loving care and support. Moles-Greenacres Funeral Home, Memorial Park and On-site Crematory.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Aug 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Ronald Howard, 54, of Anacortes, died Tuesday August 5, 1997 in Bellingham of cancer. He was born on July 1, 1943 in Seattle, the son of Sam and Willo Johnson. Ron's family moved from Seattle to Bellingham in 1950 where Ron was raised and had received his schooling, graduating from Meridian High. Upon graduation, Ron entered the U.S. Navy and served a Naval Tour of Duty on a destroyer. He was a member of the Ironworkers Union #505. Ron moved to Anacortes in 1977 where he started his own business as a furniture stripper and refinisher. He was preceded in death by his father Sam in 1985, and is survived by his mother Willo Johnson of Bellingham, brother Kenneth Johnson of Marysville, WA, one nephew and three nieces. Graveside services will be Friday, August 8, 1997 2:00 p.m. at Fern Hill Cemetery in Anacortes with Pastor Ricard Spencer officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Evans Funeral Chapel, Anacortes.

JOHNSON, Ronald James - A graveside service for Ronald James Johnson will begin at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Cemetery in Ferndale, with the Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen of Central Lutheran Church officiating. Mr. Johnson, a lifetime resident of Bellingham, died Thursday, Sept. 2, (1999) in Bellingham. He was 65. He was born Nov. 11, 1933 to Arthur and Arlene (Duppenthaler) Johnson in Bellingham. Mr. Johnson served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Lynden Post No. 9301 VFW. He worked as a logger and enjoyed home remodeling, gardening and baby-sitting. He was preceded in death by his father Arthur Johnson; mother Arlene Watkins; and stepfather Russell Watkins. Survivors include brothers Arthur Surdain Johnson Jr., Russell Watkins and Gary Watkins, all of Bellingham; sisters Pauline Vert of Tacoma and Marilyn Perry of Bellingham; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today and Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Sep 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Ronald R. (Ronnie), age 55, of Everson, WA, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 1997, in Everson. He was born in Bellingham on July 4, 1942. Ronnie enjoyed going fishing and crabbing with his nephew Travis. At camp Horizon, he won honors for Best Harmonica Player, Best Guitar Player, and for the monthly Spin Dance. Ronnie loved life! He loved building shelves and working with his tools, watching wrestling, playing his guitar and harmonica. He also enjoyed a good game of checkers and pool. He was predeceased by his parents Donald Johnson and Marjorie Riffe-Johnson of Bellingham. Survivors include his: sister Connie Marshall of Everson, WA; nephew Travis Perry of Bellingham; niece Tracy Perry of Everson, great-nephews Steven Perry and Kyle Perry of Bellingham; great-niece Ashley Buskala of Deming; Aunt Marie Roland of Coupeville; Cousins Sam Brandt and Gary Brandt of Bellingham; and best friend Jim Hanowell. Arrangements are pending at Jones-Moles Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

JOHNSON, Roy K., age 88, of Bellingham, formerly of Wenatchee, passed away at St. Joseph Hospital, Tuesday, March 210 (sic), 2007. He was born December 22, 1918, in Chicago, Illinois to John K. and Hjordis Johnson. Roy married Dorothy Kyle October 24, 1942 in New York City, New York and served in the U.S. Army Transport Service during WWII. He was employed for 24 years as a Chief Engineer for the Washington State Ferries. Roy's hobbies included photography, woodworking and spending time in the outdoors. Roy is survived by his wife, Dorothy K. Johnson of Bellingham, son Erik and his wife Vicki Johnson of Ferndale; daughter Lyn Cammarota of Bridgewater, New Jersey; brother Howard and his wife Ruth Johnson of Florida. Grandchildren Lisa and her husband Michael Naturile, Emily, Jan, Alex, Olivia and Elliot Johnson, and other relatives. Memorial Services will be held Sunday, March 25, 2007, 2 p.m. at Good News Fellowship Church, 1252 W. Axton Road, Ferndale, with his son, Erick Johnson officiating. Arrangements by Jerns Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Mar 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Roy W., age 90, passed away October 20, 2004. He died peacefully in St. Joseph Hospital with his wife, Leslie, and his friend, Sam Grubbs, at his side. Sam's loving prayer eased the last moments of Roy's life. Roy was born April 7, 1914 in Whatcom County, the son of Herman and Mary Johnson and the youngest of seven brothers and sisters. He lived his entire life on the Kelly Road continuing the family farm as a diary and then custom hay baling until he was 88 years old. He rode his bike every day and was a familiar neighbor on the Kelly Road. He also loved Saturday afternoon at the opera on CBC and listened faithfully. Roy was a skilled farmer and a good steward; he shared his knowledge of farming with all that asked. Roy is survived by his wife, Leslie, his stepdaughter, Courtney and her son, Nathan. He was a loving and generous husband and stepfather. Mary Lou LeVasseur, a long time neighbor, says this about Roy: "I've been a neighbor of Roy Johnson for thirty-seven years. He was always hard-working, honest and kind. He was a very giving man, always willing to help. I will miss him." All that knew him would agree. At his request, private family services were held in October 2004 at Greenacres Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Feb 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Russell, formerly of Bellingham, passed away February 22, 2002 in Tonasket, Washington. He is survived by his wife Margaret; his brother Clyde and his sons, Earl, Larry, Charles, Allen; and his daughter Lorele. His one son Richard preceded in death. Russell is also survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 1, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery. There will be a lunch held at the Deming Log Show Grounds following the Services.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Feb 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Ruth Nadine, 82, of 1412 Humboldt St, died Friday (June 7, 1974). Mrs. Johnson had been a resident of the Ferndale and Bellingham area since 1935, and was a member of the Bellingham Senior Citizens. She was preceded in death by her husband, George A. Johnson on May 26. She is survived by two daughters, Katherine St. John of Walla Walla and Ruth Jensen of Seattle; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Moles Funeral Home, Ferndale. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Jun 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Sadie Lee - A memorial service will be held for Sadie Lee Johnson, January 3, beginning at 2:15 p.m. at the Glen Echo Community Club near Everson. A potluck will follow. A 1994 graduate of Nooksack Valley High School, Sadie loved art and many sports, including softball, volleyball, karate, gymnastics, hiking, and skiing. Her passion was snowboarding, though, which she discovered at Mt. Baker and which led her to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Sadie lived at Jackson Hole the last two winters and became one of the top snowboarders there. Sadie died in a snowboarding accident at Jackson Hole on December 17, (1997). She was boarding with friends and was killed instantly. Family and friends remember Sadie as a vibrant, generous, big-hearted, high spirited, creative and passionate individual. "She was doing what she loved," said her father Fred Johnson. She is survived by her father and mother, Fred and Dale Johnson of Everson; sisters Heather, Jessica and Shani; grandmother Joy Ellis of Bellingham; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. [b. Nov. 3, 1975 Everson, WA]

JOHNSON, Solveig, age 82, passed away Sunday, June 26, at a Bellingham hospital after a short illness. She is survived by her husband, Franklin Johnson and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 30 at the McKinney Funeral Home, with Rev. A. E. Kristjanson officiating. Interment in the Blaine cemetery. Out of town people who came for the service were Miss Emma Scheving, Miss Valdina Gislason, Mrs. Robert E. Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. E. Thomasson, Mr. and Mrs. Don Altman, Ernest Wulff and Mrs. Doris McNallie all from Seattle, Mr. and Mrs. G. N. Dalstead from Anacortes and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Gislason from Vancouver, B.C.
(From The Blaine Journal, July 7, 1955) Submitted by John Rauch, typed by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Spencer H. - Memorial services for Spencer H. Johnson, age 79, of 305 N. Forest, will be Sat., Oct. 15, 1 p.m. Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Charles Carlson, First Presbyterian Church officiating. Cremation with inurnment Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Johnson passed away Oct. 12, 1988. He is survived by his wife Jean; 1 daughter Betty Z. and husband Ted Volkman of Bellingham; 3 grandchildren, Penny and husband Don Fenton of Bellingham; Pam and husband Michael Duffy of Tacoma, Craig Volkman of Bellingham; 2 great grandchildren, Emily J. Fenton and Rhett Fenton, both of Bellingham. Mr. Johnson was a life resident of Bellingham; member of First Presbyterian Church; Bellingham Elks Lodge No. 194 and a member of the ILWU Local No. 7. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(The Bellingham Herald, 15 Oct 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Stanley J., age 76, passed away July 19, 2005 after fighting cancer for 15 years. He was born in Burwell, NE, and moved to Oregon and then to Washington. He served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps during WWII. He was a licensed barber. In 1976 he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and was an active member in Gospel Tabernacle Church in Everett, WA, assisting in the radio broadcasts. He later attended Word of Life in Lynden, WA. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers. He leaves behind family members Marjorie, step-daughter Linda, son-in-law Jon Pendergraft and grandchildren Angie and John Pendergraft. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, July 26, 2005 at 2:30 p.m. at Word of Life Church, Lynden, WA, officiated by Rev. Arvin Sorge, Rev. Bill Ballard and Rev. Don Linder. Arrangements by Jerns Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Jul 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Theodore "Ted" of Bellingham died Friday, July 21, 1995, at Alderwood Convalescent Center. He was 84. A private graveside service will be at Greenacres Memorial Park with the Rev. Ron Reddell officiating. A memorial service will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Born June 1, 1911, to Martin and Ina Anderson Johnson in a lighthouse in Houghton, Mich., he moved with his family to Silverdale, where they ran a chicken ranch. Mr. Johnson graduated from Central Kitsap High School in 1929 and earned an electrician's certificate at Bremerton Technical College. He moved to Hawaii in 1930 and worked as a house detective for the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. He worked at the U.S. Naval Ship Yard and was a survivor of the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. While in Hawaii, he met and married Phyllis Kathleen Phillips. They were married for 56 years. He and his wife moved to Washington, where he worked as an electrician in Bremerton, Silverdale and Bellingham. He worked on the construction of the ARCO and Mobil refineries as well as Intalco Aluminum Corp. He retired from Mills Electric in 1977. Mr. Johnson was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and Immanuel Bible Church. He was a 33-degree Mason and a member of Whatcom Lodge No. 151, F&AM, as well as Pearl Harbor Lodge and Bakerville, B.C. Lodge. He also was involved with Scottish Rite Bodies. He was preceded in death by brother Albin Johnson, sister Ethel Conners and nephew Fred Dahlgren. Survivors include his wife of Bellingham, daughter Dorothy Goldsmith of Bellingham, two grandchildren and numerous other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Jul 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Thomas J., 51, 505 W. Bakerview Road, a minister for 31 years, died Friday (Nov. 7, 1986) in Bellingham. He was born Feb. 25, 1935 in Georgia. He was "saved" at age 10 and made the decision to go into the ministry at age 14. He married Gwen McColley on Nov. 28, 1956 in Texas. Johnson served congregations in California and Oregon before moving to Bellingham in 1981, where he became a member of Bellingham Baptist Church. He is survived by his parents, Fred and Ila Johnson of Georgia; two brothers, Michael Johnson and John Johnson, both of Georgia; three sisters, Mescal Knighton and Marie Krik, both of Georgia, and Marilyn Burrer of Tennessee; two sons, Stephen Johnson and Timothy Johnson, of Bellingham; and two daughters, Katherine Johnson and Angela Johnson, also of Bellingham. A private family burial is scheduled Wednesday at Enterprise Cemetery. A public memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Bellingham Baptist Church with pastor Tom Nething officiating. Arrangements are by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Nov 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Thresia M., age 78, of Bellingham, passed away Fri. Oct. 18, 1991 at a local nursing care facility. Mrs. Johnson was born Dec. 26, 1912 in White Earth, No. Dakota to Harry and Anastasia Amos. As a young child, Mrs. Johnson came to Whatcom County. She married Randolph E. Johnson in Bellingham in 1947. Mrs. Johnson was the owner of Hilltop Cafe and also worked as a retail sales clerk. Her hobbies were bird watching & gardening; she was past president of Carl Cozier PTA; member of Assumption Church and Catholic Daughters of America and VFW Auxiliary No. 1585. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband Rudolph of the family home; a son, Larry Johnson & wife Renee of Bellingham; 2 daughters, Sandy Reynolds & husband Mick of Bellingham, Marlyn Freeman & husband Del of Bellingham; a brother, Richard Amos & wife Bea of Bellingham; 3 sisters, Harriet Parsons of Bellingham, Stella LaPlant & husband Landon of Maryland; 9 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren and numerous nieces & nephews. Mass of Christian burial was held at 10 a.m. at Assumption Church, Father Jim Lee officiated. A Vigil service was held at Westford Funeral Home Mon. Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

JOHNSON, Tillie H. - A graveside inurnment service for Tillie H. Johnson of Lynden will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Haynie Cemetery, with the Rev. Donald E. Walter officiating. Mrs. Johnson died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, at her home. She was 85. Born April 14, 1914, near Boston, she had been a Whatcom County resident since 1945. In 1930, she married Marshall Johnson. They lived in Birch Bay before moving to Lynden in the 1970s. He died in 1980. Survivors include a sister in Arizona and many nieces, nephews and other relatives throughout the Midwest. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home of Ferndale.

JOHNSON, Trista Carol, age 85, of Walnut St., Bellingham, passed away Friday, May 9, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born May 2, 1912, in Summer Lake, OR to Frank and Mamie (Deuel) Basinger and had been a Whatcom County resident since 1945. Mrs. Johnson was active in her church, the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She was also an active member of United Commercial Travelers of America and the B.P.O. Elks Lodge #194. Trista loved playing bridge and enjoyed music. She was blessed with a loving family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nate T. Johnson on Dec. 19, 1981. Survivors include sons, Ronald Johnson of Bellingham, Gerald Johnson of Seattle, and James Johnson of Lancaster, CA; grandchildren: Daniel Johnson, David Johnson, Gary Johnson, Wesley Johnson, Brian Suiter, and Brenda Suiter. A memorial service will be held Wed., May 14, 4:00 p.m. at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Bellingham. Interment will be at Greenacres Memorial Park. Greenacres Funeral Home & Crematorium.

JOHNSON, Wally I., age 75, formerly of Washington Square, passed in he Centralia Rest Home, Wed., June 5, (1974). A resident of Whatcom County since 1900, she was a member of the Order of Vassa; Gold Star mothers; and V.F.W. Auxiliary. Surviving are her husband Ben R. Johnson, a granddaughter Mrs. Wally Williams, of Centralia; 2 grandsons, Robert Wingate in Texas; and Floyd Johnson of Michigan; a sister Linnea Lindquist of Bellingham. Funeral services will be held in Veroskes Bellingham Chapel, Friday, June 7, at 11 a.m. Cremation will follow.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Jun 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Walter, 75, 2954 Plymouth Dr., died Monday (Sept. 9, 1974). He was a life resident of Whatcom County. Mr. Johnson worked for San Juan Fish & Packing Company for 23 years and later at Croy Construction Co. and for the Port of Bellingham. He was a member of Carpenter and Jointers Local 1824. Survivors include the widow, Gladys; a daughter, MaryLou Skiles of Imperial Beach, Calif.; two sons, Richard Blankenship of Tacoma and Gerry Blankenship of Everett; three sisters, Evelyn Chandler of Bellingham and Sylvia Oertel and Sarah Johnson of Point Roberts; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Veroske's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. The Rev. Leonard Ericksen will officiate.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Sep 1974) Submitted by Merrily Johnson.

JOHNSON, Willard Buckeye - A memorial service for Willard "Willy" Buckeye Johnson will be at 4 p.m. Friday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Bellingham with Robert North officiating. Mr. Johnson died of a heart attack Sunday, May 11, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 82. Born July 14, 1914, in Lacombe, Alberta, he was a local resident since 1926 and attended Whatcom High School. Mr. Johnson worked as several trades, including auto mechanics. He enjoyed collecting watches and and visiting with friends at the Horseshoe Restaurant. Survivors include several nieces and nephews, including Susan Femenella of Seattle.

JOHNSON, Wilma I. (Moore) - Visitation for Wilma I. (Moore) Johnson of Bellingham will be from 9 to 10 a.m. today at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 11 a.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park near Ferndale, with the Rev. Al Currier officiating and Rob Robbins presenting the eulogy. Mrs. Johnson died Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2001, in Bellingham. She was 93. Born June 23, 1907, to William and Pearl (Barnhart) Moore in Bellingham, she was a lifetime Bellingham resident. On Aug. 22, 1925, she married Floyd Johnson in Mount Vernon. He died in 1996. Her granddaughter Jill MacDonald died in 1971. Survivors include daughter Donna MacDonald of Bellingham granddaughters Jan Voorhies of Tumwater, Nancy MacDonald of Portland, Ore., and Linda Holman of Pasadena, Calif. grandson Jack MacDonald of Bellingham and seven great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Feb 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Winifred Florence - A Mass of Christian burial for Winifred Florence (Thibedeau) Johnson of Bellingham will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday at Assumption Catholic Church, with the Rev. Reynoldo Yu officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park near Ferndale. Mrs. Johnson died of complications caused by Lou Gehrig's disease on Friday, Jan. 5, 2001 at a local care center. She was 84. Born Sept. 15, 1916 to William and Jennie (Forrest) Thibedeau in Yellowgrass, Saskatchewan, Canada, she attended Assumption Catholic and Whatcom High schools. On July 19, 1941, she married Clarence Johnson. He died in 1991. Mrs. Johnson was a member of Lady Elks. She enjoyed playing cards, traveling and dancing. She also enjoyed the Tulip Festival. Survivors include daughter Diane Peterson of Bellingham, sisters Bernice Youngdyke of Bellingham and Mary Ertz of Burlington, and two grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jerns Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Jan 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

JOHNSON, Winifred Hazel - A memorial service for Winifred Hazel Johnson, formerly of Whatcom County, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Gillies Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dick Vriesman officiating. Her ashes will be placed in Sumas Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, in California. She was 88. She was born May 2, 1911, to Mary McKay and George W. Weide in Clearbrook. Mrs. Johnson lived in Marysville for several years before moving to California. She worked as a bookkeeper in Hollywood and retired to Sunnyvale, Calif. She was preceded in death by husband Howard Johnson and son Robert J. Johnson. Survivors include brother Milton Weide of Mill Creek, two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

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