KENNETH ALLEN "KENNY" JOHNSON ~ Class of 1965
January 27, 1947 - December 18, 2006




Kenny Johnson passed away with his wife and family by his side, December 18, 2006, after a short brave battle with cancer.

Ken grew up in Richland, WA where he graduated from Columbia High School in 1965. After graduating Ken served in the Marine Corp Reserve and attended Columbia Basin College where he studied welding and metallurgy. Ken then went to work for Nortech making transducers, and soon began his career as a Quality Assurance Engineer, working throughout the western United States. Ken eventually returned to Richland and started his own consulting business which led him to his final employment with Duratek as an engineer.

Ken met and married his soul mate Lori in July, 1992. Ken and Lori loved to travel. Special trips included traveling with friends to Alaska and Mexico. Ken enjoyed and valued the time he was able to spend with his children.

Ken enjoyed a variety of activities especially when they involved being outdoors. Among his favorite activities were mountain climbing, gardening, golfing and most recently kayaking with Lori. He also enjoyed playing pool and was considered by many to be very good at it.

Ken had a large contingent of friends and family which was evidenced by the recent reunion at the Hampton Inn where more than 150 friends and family had an opportunity to express their appreciation for the difference he made in their lives. Click for pictures of the celebration. Ken was loved and respected by all who knew him.

He leaves behind daughters Michelle Gire (Dan), Angela, Allison, and Nikki; son Marcus. He also leaves behind 4 grandchildren, Jessa, Jaylynn, Andy and Malayla; brothers Rick, (Judy), Gary (Linda) and several nieces and nephews. His mother and father, Delbert and Doris Johnson, and son Jeremiah Johnson precede Ken in death.

Lori and her family extend special thanks to his Duratek family for all their love and support. Warm and loving thanks to his close friends and special thanks to Ken’s best friend, Gary Webb ('64).

Funeral service will be held at 1:00pm Friday, December 22, 2006 at Einan’s Funeral Home in Richland. Viewing will be held Thursday, December 21, 6-8:00 pm.

Donations may be to Tri Cities Hospice, 2108 W. Entiat, Kennewick, WA 99336. Read/post to the GuestBook at Einan's website .