Everett F. Johnson

Everett F. Johnson, 93, of West Hartford, husband of Norma (Liljedahl) Johnson, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. Born in Hartford, the son of Fred H. and Ingrid (Fernquist) Johnson, he was a lifelong resident of West Hartford. Everett graduated from William H. Hall High School, Class of 1939, and trained as a tool and die maker with Pratt & Whitney Small Tool Division. He and Norma were married on June 26, 1943. Six months later Everett began his service with the U.S. Army and fought in the Battle of the Bulge with General Patton's Third Army. After his honorable service, he returned to Pratt & Whitney and completed his training. He joined Nielsen Tool & Die of Wethersfield and enjoyed a 50 year career there, retiring as an estimator. Everett was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hartford, a member of the West Hartford Exchange Club for over 40 years, and a longtime member of the West Hartford Squires. He enjoyed golf and he and Norma traveled around the world. In addition to Norma, his wife of 71 years, Everett leaves two children and their spouses, William and Barbara Johnson of West Hartford and Lynn and Jim Smith of Omaha, NE; and their families. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Emanuel Lutheran Church, Hartford. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Emanuel Lutheran Church, 311 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106. Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home, West Hartford has care of arrangements. For directions and online condolences, please visit www.taylorandmodeen.com.