Obituary: James (Stogie) Johnson

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James (Stogie) Johnson

 

James  (Stogie) Johnson, 92, of Blaine, WA passed away July 10, 2024, after a hard fought battle from complications due to a stroke. He was surrounded by his family. He was a son, brother, father, stepfather, papa, great-papa, uncle, great uncle and a good friend to many. He served in the US Navy Reserves and US Navy Seabees during the Korean War. He also worked for the US National Forest Service as a forest firefighter and civil engineer. When he retired, he moved to Blaine to be closer to his family and had been here for over 30 years. He loved his family, dogs, cigars and his many adventures. He always had a story to tell.  

A military honors service will be held on August 4, 2024, at 2 p.m. at the Blaine American Legion Post 86. Immediately following the service there will be a Celebration of Life at Latitude 49 in Birch Bay at 3 p.m.

James is survived by his daughter Diane (Todd) Berge, stepsons Bruce (Rochelyn) Miller and Brian Miller, stepdaughter Suzanne (John) Dougan. Grandchildren: Kristi (Will) Freeman, Kelsey Berge, Andrew (Montha) Miller, Jennifer (Ben) Lund, Michael (Rebecca) Miller, Danny (Amy) Dougan, Derek Dougan, Daulton Dougan, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents Genevieve and Roger Healy, his adopted parents Mabel and Eberhart Johnson, brother Wesley Little, sister and brother-in-law Mary Louise and Donald Buster, stepson Rick Miller and his dogs Bridget, Frankie and Fred. 

Special thanks goes out to Alex, Chris, Elvis, Esther, Kristian and Tyler for helping with his care. Also, the caring staff at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Hospital, Whatcom Hospice and Whatcom Cremation & Funeral.

Donations can be made to the US Forest Service Plant a tree program at https://plantatree.fs.usda.gov/.


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