Delbert Owen Johnson Obituary (1934 - 2023)

Delbert O Johnson On Friday, January 20, 2023 Delbert Owen Johnson, widowed father of four, passed away at the age of 89. Del was born in Angora, Nebraska to Walter and Phoebe Johnson. One of six children, who spent their childhood in Nixon, Montana. Del Joined the U.S. Coast Guard at age 19. On assignment to Detroit in a recruitment office he met his wife to be, Beverly Rosselle. They were married in May of 1957 and were together until her passing in 1991. Del served nearly 23 years in the Coast Guard, achieving the rank of Master Chief Quartermaster (E9). After his retirement in 1975, Del started a career working in construction. He earned an Associate's Degree from Edmonds Community College and briefly ran a construction company with his wife, D & B Construction. Del and his family enjoyed camping and traveling around the country. In retirement, even more time was spent travellingaround the world with his partner of 25 years, Margaret Johnson, and playing golf. Del is survived by his four children Mike, Patricia, Karen, and Brian. If you wish to honor Del's life, please make a donoation in his name to the Alzheimer's Association at https://www.alz.org or Providence Hospice Care of Seattle at https://Foundation.providence.org/wa/hospiceseattle