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Jay Alan Johnson
Jay was born in Iowa City, Iowa, raised in Brighton, Iowa, and moved to Seattle, Washington in 1954. He graduated from Highline H.S. in 1955. He was married in 1958 and had seven children, Deborah Marie, Kenneth Lee, Patrick Alan, Paul Martin, Christopher Gordon, Jennifer Ann, and Lawrence Burdette. He remarried later in life and was step-father to David, and uncle to Lorrie and Ken.
He retired from Burlington Northern Railways after 42 years working as a brakeman, conductor, and engineer. Recently, Jay moved back to the Seattle area to be near to his children and their families. Jay loved traveling, animals, and the Mariners. He was a 27+ year friend of Bill W.
Jay was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his children and their spouses; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson; sisters, Sandy and Katy; half-brothers, Kermit, Roger, and Max; and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of his Life by family and close friends will be held at 1 p.m., July 14, 2007.
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Ann (Dicus) Abel
July 30, 2007
Jay,
You were a great Brother-in-law and will be missed at our family get-to-gethers. Rosie will miss making Fudge for you, and Bill will miss your long talks and jokes. I will miss your smile and the stories you always made us laugh with. Terrie and Doug, and all my Grand kids will miss you too. It goes without saying how much Lorrie and Ken will miss you.
You were a good "UNCLE" to them.
Love You, Ann and Bill
John & Penny Peluso
July 14, 2007
Until our paths cross again,
Sandy Peluso
July 14, 2007
Jay, I surely miss you. I am so grateful for your "big brother" guidance and support to me, grateful for having had the time with you before you left us to go on your final train ride to be with those who have gone before us. Remember to blow your whistle every now and then.....Love, Sandy
Lisamarie Peluso Woomer
July 12, 2007
Uncle Jay, thank you for coming to see me when I got my first year coin. You were a friend, a confidant, a dear uncle and a great hugger. Save some of Grandma Sarah's cinnamon rolls for the rest of us!
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Janice Brandes (Tronsdal)
July 12, 2007
Uncle Jay-
Happy travels... cause there is nothing but Glory before you now. Say hi to Grandma Sara and to my dad will ya? Try to stay out of trouble up there with him, will ya? Can't wait to meet you there!
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Love and hugs to all the kids, so sorry I will miss the celebration with you all...keep your eyes on Jesus! Hugs and kisses...Janice
Roger DeLay
July 11, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
JOE PELUSO
July 11, 2007
GOODBY MY DEAR FRIEND. I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN DOWN THE ROAD!
Katherine Trondsdal-Howard
July 11, 2007
Well Bro.......our biscuts and gravy days are gone for now, so is the squirrel hunting (thank God, since you used me as your hunting dog), but never a day will go by that I don't count myself lucky to be your sister. I've loved you ALL my life...we been there through thick and thin for each other and I know your watching over me now! We've shared tears, laughter, fear, babysitting, food, fishing, jokes.....so many things. I know I've told you a thousand time how much I love you but let me add one more time for the world to see. Jay Allan......I love you and when my time comes......I'll see you again!! Just make sure you don't catch all the fish up there....cause I want my share.! I love you!
Isn't it great? you and I both had great children and they'll carry our love long after we've both gone.
Bye Jay....and thanks for sharing my life!
"Cookie"
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