Vernita Louise Montoney Obituary (1942

Vernita Montoney of Port Ludlow and a long-time resident of Silverdale, passed away at the age of 76 on April 16, 2019. She was born on August 18, 1942 to Vernon and Gladys Johnson and spent her early years roaming the beaches and woods of Seabeck, WA. Soon after graduating from Central Kitsap High School in 1960, she met Robert Montoney and they were married the same year. After a number of years living in Indiana and Oklahoma raising her children and working, they returned to the Northwest. At the age of 36, she entered the apprentice program at PSNS as a marine machinist mechanic. Upon successfully completing the program, Vernita went on to work in Shop 38 until her retirement in 2004. When not working and after retiring, her focus was her family, her spoiled pets and her many friends. She enjoyed being outdoors tending their property and garden, traveling adventures with family and reading. She is proceeded in death by her parents, sister Eleanor Sayer, and brother Vern Johnson. She leaves behind her husband, Robert, children, Mike Montoney of Silverdale, WA and Karen Patterson (David) of Seguin, TX, grandchildren, Ryan Patterson of VA and Eric Patterson of WA. She also leaves behind her sister, Alberta Richards of Bremerton, WA. A celebration of Vernita's life is being scheduled at this time. Remembrances may be made in her honor to the Kitsap Humane Society and the American Cancer Society.