Scott A.W. JOHNSON

Scott A.W. JOHNSON

Scott A.W. Johnson, much loved and admired, passed away unexpectedly on October 20, 2012 at the age of 53. Raised in Cheney and Olympia, WA, he graduated from Olympia High School, received his undergraduate degree in Business from the University of Washington and his J.D. from American University, Washington College of Law. His 26 years of practicing law began at Perkins Coie followed by almost two decades as a partner at Stokes Lawrence. Scott's leadership and expertise in trust and estate, intellectual property matters and commercial litigation were widely recognized. His passion for the law and his commitment to justice and fairness was evident in all that he did. He worked on the Board of Washington Coalition for Open Government, advocated for the best interests of children through representation of Guardian ad Litem, and performed pro bono work with the Northwest Women's Law Center, various neighborhood clinics, as well as the ACLU. Scott was to be sworn in as a King County Superior Court Judge in January 2013, fulfilling a lifelong dream. Scott served as Chairman of the Board and Director of Delta Upsilon International Fraternity from 1992-2001 and Trustee of Delta Upsilon Educational Foundation. Scott's capacity for life was never more evident that his pursuits outside of the office from traveling and creating memories with Karen and Chloe to participating in marathons, triathlons and heli-skiing. His sharp wit, humor and intellect was perfectly matched by his daughter Chloe. His love of all things culinary, long walks with their dog and early morning swims in Lake Washington had no better partner than his wife Karen. He will be missed by all those he touched. Our worlds will be a different place now. He is survived by his wife Karen, daughter Chloe, parents Graham and Jackie, mother-in-law Joanne Whittier, siblings Gib and Erika (Guy Dunn), in-law Gregg Whittier (Karen), nieces and nephews Kelsey and Kyle Whittier, Nicholas and Braden Secord and Emma Dunn, and the Kimbrough family of Centralia, WA. Memorial Services will be held on November 16, 2012 at 4:00 pm at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave Seattle. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Scott's memory to the SL Foundation, 1420 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3000, Seattle 98101. Donations will be made from the Foundation to one or several of Scott's favorite charities.