Sigfrid J. Johnson Obituary (1919

Sigfrid Johnson, a life resident of Hansville, Washington, passed away on January 21, 2004 at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. He was 84 years of age. He was born in Hansville on November 22, 1919 to Erik J. and Emelia (Kopint) Johnson. He graduated from North Kitsap High School in Poulsbo, Washington in 1939. He married Mary K. Bigelow on May 18, 1949 in Seattle. He worked for thirty years and all along the west coast as a longshoreman, with Port Gamble, Washington as his homeport. He retired in 1985. He also did volunteer work at the Hansville Cemetery. He belonged to Trout Unlimited of Poulsbo and the Senior Bowling League at All Star Lanes in Silverdale, Washington. He enjoyed fishing, farm work (especially with his cows), bowling, caring for his family, and eating lutefisk. He was also a member of Kingston Christian Church in Kingston, Washington. Survivors include his loving children, Vernon S. Johnson and Shellie J. Russell, both of Hansville; grandchildren Dawn and Lauren; and great-grandchild Jaylynn Nikole. His wife Mary K. (Bigelow) Johnson preceded him in death in 2003 as well as his sister Mildred. A celebration of life will take place at Kingston Christian Church in Kingston at a later date. Inurnment will take place at Hansville Cemetery in Hansville. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Hansville Community Center in Hansville.