Kenneth H. Johnson

Nov. 5, 1930 – Feb 10, 2015

Langley, WA

Born in Chicago, Ken passed away peacefully at his home in Langley, Wash. A veteran of the United States Air Force and graduate of Central Washington University, Ken married his loving wife Patricia in 1952. He and Pat moved to San Jose, Calif., in 1958, where they raised their family while Ken pursued his career as a distinguished educator and consultant. After his retirement in 1993, Ken and Pat moved to Whidbey Island, Wash., where they built their dream house. He now joins his beloved wife of 57 years, previously departed.

A devoted family man, Ken is survived by brothers Kermit Johnson and Tom Johnson, sister Norma (Johnson) DeMerchant, daughter Laurel (Johnson) Bennett, son and daughter-in-law Jay and Francine Johnson, grandchildren Curtis Johnson and Dana (Johnson) McGray and his namesake, great-granddaughter Kennedy McGray, as well as many other loving relatives and cherished friends.

Ken was a generous and well-respected man who will be remembered for his honor and wisdom. He had a special way of bringing people together and getting things done. His love and friendship will be missed by all whose lives he touched.