Richard Harry Johnson Obituary (2025)

Remembering a Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, and Great Great Grandpa Richard Harry Johnson, age 96, passed away on Sunday September 28, 2025 in Edmonds, WA. He was born on August 16, 1929 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to Bloyd Johnson and Margaret Robertson. He grew up with his parents and sister until they divorced, he then lived with his maternal grandmother with whom he shared a close relationship. He shared memories of visiting his Great Grandparents in a log cabin they built and listening to them all speak Norwegian. At 16, he chose to move to Seattle to be with his father. He recalled riding the train with members of the military who were just coming home from the war. He was employed by a furrier in Seattle when he met his future wife, Barbara, whom he married on August 20, 1950, at age 21. They were married for almost 70 years and he often said she was the "best decision he ever made." He also worked for Sears Roebuck and then the Post Office for 36 years until he retired in 1985. After he and Barbara retired, they moved to Yakima in 1992. They spent their winters in Arizona for 26 years. They made many friends in both locations and enjoyed the life they had created. He enjoyed having great conversations with friends and neighbors and supporting Barbara in her various projects. He was active and walked up to 20 miles a day at the Post Office. Walking was a regular part of his life in retirement. They loved watching the Seattle Mariners together, something he continued after Barbara died in 2020. He was surprised to have outlived most of his friends especially because he hated vegetables and loved sweets his whole life. After Barbara died, he lived with his daughter and son-in-law, Patti and Vic for five years. In May he moved into memory care Cogir in Edmonds where he passed. He was a devoted father and husband and will truly be missed. He is rejoined with family and is now in Heaven with Jesus. He is survived by his son David (Cindy) of Montrose, Colorado, daughter Patti (Vic) of Shoreline, WA, grandchildren Elisa (Kent) of Goldendale, WA, Dustin (Corey) of Prescott, AZ, Molly (Joe) of Edmonds, Emily (Dave) of Brier, 7 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Joanne, wife Barbara and granddaughter Amy. The family is being cared for at Brookside Funeral Home. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com