GEORGE N. JOHNSON, passed away January 18, 2002 in Des Moines, WA., at the age of 85. He was born January 27, 1916 in Astoria, OR., the son of Nestor and May Eskola Johnson. George served as a Seattle Police Officer for 25 years, retiring in 1968. He then went onto Head of Security at Todd Shipyards and finally retired as a security guard at Long Acres Race Track. He was an avid golfer at West Seattle Golf Course and was a devoted family man. He served as a wonderful example to his family as to what a husband and father should be. We will remember him and Miss him always. George is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Mary Jane; son Robert Johnson; daughter Pat Leago; son Jimmy Kelley Johnson; daughter Lori Scott Stubberfield; grandchildren: Karen and Mike Leago, Jeff Johnson, and Tiann, Kelly and Nicholas Stubberfield; and 2 great-grandchildren. At Georges request, no formal services will be held. Memorial contributions are suggested to King County Fire District #26.
