On September 4th, 2016 Nona Idelle Johnson passed away peacefully at her home in Arlington, Washington. Nona was preceded in death by her father and mother, George and Lotta, husband, Peter Allen, sisters: Ione, Enid, Betty, brother Audry, and youngest son Jerold Allen. Nona leaves behind children: Judy (Ric) Latham of Rice, WA, Jan (Ingrid) Johnson of Lopez island, Jay (Sue) Johnson of Almira, WA, daughter Cheryl Johnson of Lopez Island and daughter in law Liz Johnson of Marysville, Washington. She also leaves behind 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and much more extended family and friends.
Nona was born to George and Lotta Ives of Pateros, Washington on New Year's Day 1915. Nona graduated from Pateros High school and went on to attend business school in Seattle. In 1938 she married Peter Johnson and together they had 5 children.
Nona loved crafting, gardening, baking and had an avid interest in keeping up with politics. Nona had the ability to make something out of nothing; and raised her grandkids to think that the only way toast came, was burnt. Everyone who had the pleasure of knowing Nona couldn't believe her age, her spunk, and humor; they loved her good stories and ability to keep people on their toes.
Nona raised her kids on Whiskey Ridge, she moved around a lot after that: Marysville, Montana, Mt Vernon, back to Marysville, Stanwood, Lopez Island and then finally spent the remainder of her days in Arlington, Washington. One thing remained steady through all these years and travels; she always wrote letters and sent cards. Up until her final months she made sure cards were sent for birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays.
In Nona's words, the key to longevity, "A peanut butter muffin and a good strong black coffee every morning."
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