K.W. JOHNSON
September 25, 1923 ~ March 13, 2013
Kenneth W. Johnson, a former Vice President of First Interstate Bank, now Wells Fargo, was born in Blackfoot, ID on Sept. 25, 1923. He was the son of Harry A. and Olive M. Johnson. He passed away in Vancouver, WA on March 13, 2013. His family moved to Oregon in 1926 and later to Washington where he attended elementary, junior high, and high school in Washougal, WA.
After serving four years in the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1945, he attended Behnke-Walker Business College in Portland, Oregon and later graduated "Cum Laude" from the Pacific Coast Banking School at the University of Washington. He also completed several Institute of Banking courses, other workshops and seminars.
Ken married Jean Riehl on Aug. 2, 1942. They were divorced in 1977. In 1984, he married Sandra L. Vaughan.
Ken began his career with First National Bank of Portland in 1946. He subsequently held several positions, including Branch Manager of the Gold Beach and Newberg offices and Vice President at the Head Office. He retired in 1979.
Active in community affairs, he was a member of The Portland Downtown Lions Club, past president of The Forest Grove Lions Club, the Newberg Rotary Club, the Newberg Chamber of Commerce and the Oregon Association of Credit Managers. He also worked with community organizations including Boy Scouts, United Way and The March of Dimes.
Ken is survived by his wife, Sandra, of Vancouver, WA; son, Ronald of Portland, OR; son, Randall (Dona) of Missoula, MT; daughter, Kaye of San Diego, CA; step-daughter, Lori Kaufman of Portland, OR; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
His only sibling, Alene Lucas, is deceased.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Touchmark at Fairway Village, 2911 SE Village Loop, Vancouver, WA, on Fri., March 15, 2013 at 1:30 p.m.
Please sign his guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.
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Dear Sandy and family, we just heard that Ken passed away. I talked with him by phone in January. Our relationship goes back to when Ken was regularly at Lions activities. He has been and will continue to be missed. May good memories keep you. Sincerely, John Harney
April 6, 2013
Dear Sandy,
Bob and I were out of town and just read about Ken. We were so sorry to hear of his passing. And were sorry not to be able to come to his service. We were both so very fond of Ken. He was always so nice to me! We haven't seen either of you for a long time but still have such fond memories of the "old days"!
Fondly,
Kathleen & Bob Ames
March 17, 2013
Barbara and I are saddened for your loss. Ken was a fine gentelman who will be missed by so many.
In repect,
Barbara and Framnklin Alvey
March 17, 2013
Dear Sandra and Lori,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you. Ken was such a sweet man.
Blessings
Diana Fronko Larson
diana larson
March 15, 2013
Dear Sandy & Lori: What sad news we read about in today's Oregonian. Ken was truly a genuine human being whom we remember with fondness. We share in your sorrow and hope that sunny days will be on your horizon in the coming months. Fondly, Sue & Ken Magnuson
March 15, 2013
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