G. Rodney Johnson

G. Rodney JOHNSON Rod was born 8/1/1928 in Seattle and passed peacefully 12/20/2009 in Bellevue. He attended Laurelhurst Elementary, graduated Roosevelt HS, class of 1946. Rod graduated from the University of Washington in 1950, where he was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity and varsity crew. Also in 1950, he married Joyce Berglund, who became his loving partner for 59 years. He and Joyce were charter members of First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue, where he sang in the choir for over 50 years. Rod was a well-respected general contractor throughout his career. Rowing was a significant part of Rod's life and he was inducted into UW Hall of Fame in 2000. In 1992 he became a member of Masters Rowing Association and the Ancient Mariners Rowing Club, which allowed him to compete and make friends around the world for the next 19 years, most recently in Vienna in September of this year. His love of people, music, art, friends and family made Rod a treasure to all who knew him. He leaves his wife, Joyce; sons Clark (Janet) of Campbell, CA and Stu (Patsi) of Sammamish, and daughter Katy Hawley (Tom) of North Bend. Grandchildren Cherstin, Erica, Krista, Brianne, Tricia, Ian, Nathan, Annalise, Maddie, Anna and Kimberly; Two great-grandchildren, Reidar and Anika. Memorial service Sunday, January 10th, 2:00 p/m. at First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue. Online guest book at www.flintofts.com.