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Erik Johnson
Erik Johnson passed away on March 12, 2021 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. He was beloved by his family and friends and known for his sense of humor, free spirit, and fun-loving attitude. He grew up on the Edmonds waterfront and never lost his love for beaches and boating. He and his wife, Sue Johnson, settled in Duvall in the seventies, where they built their family home and raised a family.
Like his father before him, Erik was a Chiropractor and dedicated his forty-year career to serving patients on the East Side. His son Kris Johnson continued the family tradition, establishing a Chiropractic practice in Carnation, while his son Ben shares his dad’s love of music as a talented guitarist. Erik’s sister, Linda (Johnson) Henderson, was also in the graduating class of ’67. Only a year apart in age, they were best friends throughout their childhood.
Erik studied music from an early age and became an accomplished pianist. His wide-ranging interests also included building things (carpentry projects and boats), writing, and riding his motorcycle.
He was a kind and gentle man who is missed by all who knew him.
Obituary provided by Linda Henderson.
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David Johnson
I remember Erik from 6th grade. I think he and Linda lived in Talbot Park, and they rode the same bus as I did. I wished I'd gotten to know Erik better. What I most remember was his big easy smile, and his laugh. He always seemed to be a quietly happy guy.
Terry Spring
Wow. I had no idea Erik was in my class at Meadowdale. He lived not too far from me. His family let us erect a tower for our community radio station on their property. I enjoyed talking to Erik when I would run into him there. He was a really nice guy. It was sad to see him lose his battle with Alzheimers.
Margo Joramo (Olson)
Erik and I were in the play “The King and I.” I was one of the “wives” and he was the pianist in the orchestra. I so admired his ability and loved to simply watch his hands as he played. Encouraged by friends on the decoration committee for the Tolo, I eventually got brave and asked him to the dance. I’d never been on a date before. So he, in turn, asked me out for my first date ever so we could…as he put it….“get to know each other before going to the dance.” We went out to a very nice restaurant for dinner and then to see “Dr. Zhivago.” He certainly knew how to put together a nice date; such a super nice guy. I am pleased that I was able to spend time with his sister Linda at our 50th reunion and share my memories of her brother with her. He was a very gentle, kind young man. My sympathies go out to his wife and sons.