Robert Bob E. Johnson
October 31, 1951 - February 25, 2019
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Robert Bob E. Johnson
October 31, 1951 - February 25, 2019
Obituary
Robert “Bob” Johnson died Monday, February 25th 2019 after a battle with cancer. Bob was born October 31st,1951 in Bellingham, WA, the youngest son of Arthur and Ann Johnson.
Bob attended Sehome High School and, in 1970, he enlisted into the U.S. Navy. Bob served honorably on the USS Joseph Strauss (DDG-16), a Charles F. Adams-class guided missile destroyer.
Bob worked in the timber industry. When Bob wasn’t working, he enjoyed the fishing, listening to Seattle Mariners games, and watching Seattle Seahawks Football.
Bob is survived by his wife, Darlene; sons, Shawn and Craig; daughters, Shannon and Fontina; ten grandchildren; stepchildren, Allen, Brian, and Allison; mother, Ann Johnson; sister, Bonnie Karb; brother, Arthur Johnson Jr.; and numerous nephews, cousins, and relatives.
Services for Bob, with Military Honors, will be held on Friday, March 22nd 2019, at 1:00 p.m., at Woodlawn Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Lynden VFW (Post 9301), located at 7011 Hannegan Rd.
The Family asks that any memorials for Bob be made to Whatcom Hospice House or the Lynden VFW.
Graveside Service
- Date & Time: March 22, 2019 (12:00 AM)
- Venue: Woodlawn Cemetery
- Location: 5977 Northwest Dr Ferndale, WA 98248 - (Get Directions)
Reception
- Date & Time: March 22, 2019 (12:00 AM)
- Venue: Lynden VFW
- Location: 7011 Hannegan Rd Lynden, WA 98264 - (Get Directions)
4 responses to Robert Bob E. Johnson
Pam Page says:
February 25, 2019
So sorry for you loss Bonnie and Art Thinking about both of you and your families
Craig son says:
February 25, 2019
Dad words dont describe how much i miss u. I wish i had more time with u becuase time is presious. I know u are not in pain now and you are with your dad up there. I love u with all my heart dad
Jim Hopkins says:
February 25, 2019
RIP Woodstock
Jim (Weapons Yeoman DDG 16)
Jason Karb says:
February 25, 2019
Rest In Peace Uncle Bob and say hello to Grandpa. Godspeed.