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Shirlee Johnson Obituary

Shirlee Johnson

April 14, 1929 - May 6, 2016

Sublimity, Oregon - Shirlee was born in Everett, WA to Wesley and Martha Agerup. She graduated Everett High and attended Colorado Women's College. Shirlee met Dick and they were married in Everett in 1950. Shirlee loved music, playing bridge with the "girls," animals and reading. She delighted in the daily crossword puzzle. Camping and travel with family and friends were cherished. Shirlee had a wonderful life and thought the world of her family and friends. She is survived by husband of 65 years, Richard (Dick) Johnson; daughters Marty (Tom) Allen, Judy (Tom) Hosea, Paige (Erik) Oman, Tyler (Don) Billings; along with nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 50, Memphis TN 38101-0050 or stjude.org

Celebration of Life was held at Marion Estates - Bistro, Sublimity, on May 11.

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Published by The Statesman Journal on May 13, 2016.

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Marge Van Hemert

September 4, 2016

Dick, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Although it has been many, many years, I have fond memories of growing up with my cousin, Shirlee.

Marge Van Hemert

Skip Adams

June 1, 2016

So sorry this is late. Our thoughts and prayer are with you and the girls. Love always, Laurel and Skip. (Aunt Ginna's son)

Chuck Conway

May 11, 2016

Dear Richard, Thinking of you these last weeks, in trying to find your phone number, stumbled upon the obituary for Shirlee.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
I am remembering those days in Sitka fondly.

Wally Dee Johnson

May 11, 2016

Rest in Peace aunt Shirlee........

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