Sunrise: October 31, 1938
Sunset: December 26, 2012
Royce Margo Johnson, age 74 years old, passed away Providence Medical Center Hospital in Everett, Washington on December 26th, 2012. She was born on October 31, 1938 in Seattle, Washington to Roy and Gretchen Lewis. As she started her new journey she was greeted by family members who had crossed to the other side ahead of her; her mother and father, mother and father-in-law Adolph and Muriel Newsome, niece Linda, and great-niece Crystal.
She leaves behind her loving husband of 54 years Edwin A. Johnson, her children Mark and Carolyn Johnson, Brad and Bert Johnson, Kevin and Jennifer Johnson, along with her special daughter Chrystal Starr and special niece Cindy, her siblings Suzanne Wilson, Rocky Lewis, Robert and Sarah Johnson and Ernest Johnson. “Nana” will be deeply missed by her grandchildren; Mary-Kay, Renee, Rita, Kasandera Lakins, Jessica Lakins, Danielle Johnson, Adam Johnson, Hannah Paul, Shaylene Lakins, William “Tanner” Paul, Hailey Johnson, Demery Johnson and Cypher Francis Celestine.
She spent her childhood and attended school in Seattle. Her family owned and operated the well-known hobby shop on Queen Anne Hill. She graduated from Roosevelt High and received her Medical Secretarial Certificate immediately following. Ed and Royce were married in Coeur d’Alene Idaho. She was a home-maker for most of her adult life. It gave her joy to be able to be home to raise her kids. Her professional career was in the Electrical Field. She was employed by Fluke Manufacturing in Everett, Washington for over 15 years prior to retirement.
She was an avid reader. Thanks to her Kindle she could enlarge any books’ font size which enabled her to continue reading up until the Creator called her home. She was an expert seamstress. She really was amazing with the help of her computerized Singer sewing and Serger machines. She could look at something and copy the pattern. She made intricate “Holly-Hobby and “Gunny Sack” dresses for her granddaughters. She once made a pink 7 ft. stunt kite for Jennifer to match Kevin’s. She was thrilled her homemade version cost less but was of higher quality. She was a self-taught pro in the kitchen. You name it she could prepare, make, cook, bake, can or dehydrate it! She didn’t follow written recipes; she perfected what she called her own “dump and pour” cooking style that was right on every time. She loved gardening and used those fruits and vegetables in the foods she prepared. Her humorous side could be seen whenever she made waffles or pancakes. She’d serve them up by tossing them across the kitchen as they came off the skillet. She made mealtime’s fun and said “if people smile and laugh when they eat it means they like the food you made for them.” Traveling was another one of her passions. Over the years they owned R.V.’s and belonged to Thousand-Trails, a camping club. She was a fan of sight-seeing and took in the beauty of nature any chance she could.
Her love of life was evident; as she was always up for an adventure. Although this life had dealt her some major health obstacles; she overcame them on several occasions. She rarely complained and never let them slow her down. She was not shy with her words and offered her opinion to anyone who’d listen. Royce really was quite the character. There are many things that can be said to describe this unique, charismatic woman. She was quick witted and had a great sense of humor. In years to come when people reminisce about Mrs. Royce Margo Johnson, it will be how much she loved her family that’s remembered most. How she cherished time with them; especially on holidays. Friends and family will keep memories in their hearts and remind her grandchildren how much she valued them and that they truly were her earthly treasures.
Royce Margo Johnson will be missed by the relatives mentioned above as well as by numerous nieces, nephews, great- nieces and nephews, and the others she considered family, you know who you are. Her family held a Remembrance Memorial Service in her honor earlier this month; it was an awesome celebration of her life.