Ross Edward Johnson

Ross was born in June 14, 1949 Seattle, to Frank and Lucille Johnson (Trafton). Ross passed away September 27th in Bellevue of injuries he received in a motorcycle accident. At the time of his death he was surrounded by his loved ones. Ross was an avid sportsman and competed in pistol and rifle events, always received top scores and standings. He was a longstanding member of the Rainier Valley Gun Club, Cascade Gun Club and West Seattle Sportsman Club. He loved the outdoors, exploring and walking the streams in Bellevue and especially gardening. He owned and raced a dragster, competing in the National Hot Rod Association sanctioned events in the seventies. He later joined forces with Dennis Pingeon and Jerry Ross and competed under the banner of Team Johnson-Pingeon and Ross in NHRA Division six. Racing was one of his cherished hobbies and he still got a gleam in his eye when he discussed his racing years. He was an excellent mechanic and went to work for Metro/King County as a diesel Mechanic, where he spent 32 years “keeping the busses on the road”. He was the Vehicle Maintenance employee of the year in 2001 an honor bestowed on a very few. He had excellent attendance only missing three days of work in 32 years until his accident. In addition to his hobbies and love of nature, he also loved a wide range of music from Pink Floyd to the timeless classics, where he attended the Seattle Symphony, Pops and enjoyed eclectic music such as the Portland Cello Project and Pink Martini. Ross was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Lucille; survived by three children, Jared; Stacy Johnson-House (Dave); Joran; his loving companion Cindy Lee, a granddaughter Destiny House; an uncle Robert; his former spouse Glenda Platz-Johnson; his former in-laws the Platz family. He was a proud grandpa and was looking forward to the arrival of a new granddaughter. He was a rugged, loving, gentle, kind renaissance man who leaves a huge void in the lives of everyone he touched. He was loved and respected by many and will be sorely missed by all who knew him. A Celebration of Life will be held 2:00 pm Sunday November 7th at Greenwood Memorial Park and Funeral Home located at 350 Monroe Ave NE Renton. Please visit www.greenwoodmempark.com to leave a tribute. Arrangements under the direction of Greenwood Funeral Home, Renton, WA.