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Neil Robert Johnsen
Neil was born on August 04, 1947 in Everett, Washington.
Neil was a Washington State native and lived for most of his life in the Everett and Arlington vicinity. Neil also lived in the Spokane area for a short time from 1974 to 1982.
Neil graduated from Everett High School in 1965. Neil met the love of his life, Celia, shortly after. They married in 1971 and had their one and only child, Ryan, in 1974.
Neil excelled in everything that he did. He volunteered as a firefighter early in his life and then worked in sales, construction, and then transitioned to the Information Technology (IT) field after earning an Associate of Science Degree from Everett Business College. He was employed by Bayliner Marine, located near the Arlington Airport, where he worked as the Telecommunications Manager from 1987 to 1999. After being laid off from Bayliner, Neil immediately obtained employment at Lowe's Home Improvement, in Smokey Point, WA where he worked until his retirement in 2005.
Neil was an avid outdoors man and loved his family. He will always be remembered for his booming voice, laugh, and love for people. Neil was very dearly loved and he will be sorely missed.
Neil is survived by his wife, Celia Johnsen; his son, Ryan and his wife, Melissa; and three grandchildren, Jordyn, Christian, and Gabriel; as well as his brother, Dan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Christian and Andrea Johnsen.
There will be a memorial, honoring his life at 1:00 p.m., March 26, 2011 at Trinity Lutheran Church located in Everett.
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Memories and Condolences
for Neil Johnsen
LYNDA TURNER
August 4, 2011
DAVE & i SPENT MANY TIMES VISITING NEIL & CEC MANY HAPPY MEMORIES!! YOU WILL BE MISSED YOU WERE A GREAT BROTHER-IN-LAW & I IM GLAD YOU ARE UP WITH THE ANGELS WATCHING OVER US LOVEYOU ALWAYS LYN & DAVE TURNER SPOKANE WA
Celia J.
April 25, 2011
My Beloved...I miss you more than ever. I will always love you...together forever.
DAN JOHNSON
April 1, 2011
WELL NEIL I NEVER THOUGHT THIS WOULD HAPPEN. WHEN GOD IS READY FOR US HE COMES DOWN AND TAKES US HOME. WE REALLY HAD SOME GREAT TIMES WITH OUR FAMILIES. AND SOME GREAT TIMES CAMPING, HUNTING AND FISHING. BOY COULD WE TELL SOME STORIES. MARCIA, TROY SHELLEY AND I SPENT A LOT OF QUALITY TIME WITH YOU AT THE TWO HOSPITALS AND IT WAS THE MOST DIFFICULT TIME WATCHING YOU AND NOT BEING ABLE TO HELP. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS AND MINDS, LOVE YOU DAN, MARCIA, TROY, MICHELLE .
Jim Robinson
March 24, 2011
I first met Neil in 1963 in high school. Can’t recall exactly where, but we were both in the school band. His gusto for life and outgoing nature was evident to all and was universally liked. After graduation, we moved on to junior college and I to work - It seemed Neil was employed from the first day I met him. After college my wife, Anita, and I were living in Everett for a while and we saw Neil from time to time. Then one day, when my sister-in-law was visiting, Neil stopped by to help us move some furniture. I vividly remember introducing him to Celia. I thought his eyes were going to pop out of his head. Well, after that, we saw a lot of Neil and eventually he won her over and my old high school buddy became a relative!
Neil lived his life meeting people and helping people. He was a son, a husband, a dad, an uncle, a brother, a grandpa, and a friend to so many. He has left a large empty hole in our lives that he used to occupy. I’m sure by now he’s met everyone in Heaven.
Carey Mabry
March 16, 2011
I am truely heart broke about the passing of my Uncle Neil. I will always remember his big smile and the way he always made me feel loved when he was around. He was a great Uncle and he will forever be in my heart! Cec and Ryan you are in my thoughts and prayers! I love yall! Rest in Peace Uncle Neil I love you!
March 16, 2011
Neil worked hard and played hard. He threw himself into whatever he tackled. He was always willing to lend a helping hand and had a robust,hardy laugh. He oozed common sense which now-a-days is a rare commodity. He will be missed alot.
Don Nieshe
February 24, 2011
Neil was always fun to work with always upbeat, loved to smile and making others smile. Never heard a negative word from him, we have lost a great man
Donna Maupin
February 22, 2011
It was always a joy to see Neil at work at Bayliner. He had such a positive outlook on life and the biggest smile. He always went out of his way to make you feel special and welcomed no matter who you were. Neil you will be missed.
Jim Knapp
February 21, 2011
Neil was one of those guys that if you dropped him off on the mountain to hunt, by the end of the day he knew the names of most of the other hunters on the hill. He'd be in the rig with us and it seemed that every other rig we passed he would know who they were, the names of their neighbor as well as the names of any pets they had. LOL
I didn't always get along with Neil at work, but there was something about him that made you like him no matter what. Rest in peace my friend.
Judy Matheson
February 20, 2011
We have many fond memories of Neil in Junior High and High School. He was always such a fun loving person and kind to everyone. We send our condolences to the family.
Sincerely,
Judy "Clough" and Hugh Matheson
Elaine Swanson --Hicks (Funk)
February 20, 2011
My brothers and I grew up on State Street and played every day with Neal and Danny (sorry, guess I guess it is Dan now). We filled our days with baseball,tetherball, and builing forts. I remember walking home from Garfield Elementary---one day he held my books while I fought a boy that was bullying me. He cheered me on then said I wouldn't get called into the principal's office because wee wre two blocks away. Wrong, but he stood up for me. Wish we had connected in our adult life. You will be missed
Ryan Johnsen
February 20, 2011
My mother and I would encourage anyone who views this to share memories that you have of Neil to honor his life and memory. We are excited that you have stopped by and look forward to hearing from you. Thank you!
Ryan Johnsen
February 20, 2011
Love you Dad. You will be missed!
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