Janice Mary McAdams Johnson was a truly kind and beautiful woman, who also was a sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend to many. She loved life and embraced it with appreciation and a positive spirit. Jan was known for always greeting everyone she met with a smile.
Jan was born on May 30, 1935 in West Seattle, Washington, where she lived until attending Central Washington University, where she met her future husband of 66 years, Ken Johnson. Jan and Ken were married and soon moved to Vashon Island, where they owned a successful appliance and TV store and raised their two sons, Kevin and Doug. Jan was a devoted and energetic mother who enjoyed all aspects of family life. She was a huge supporter of their boys’ many sports activities and other adventures. Later, Jan worked alongside Ken as real-estate investors and brokers.
Vashon was a very special place for Jan’s family. There, she became an avid boater along with making many life-long friends and participating in numerous Vashon community events.
During their life together, Jan and Ken also lived in Santa Rosa, California, and then in Tacoma, Washington at Browns Point, and later at Franke Tobey Jones. Jan and Ken always had many friends in the places where they lived, and Jan continued expanding her circle of friends after Ken’s passing in May 2021.
Jan is survived by her brother Terry (Carol); her two sons Kevin (Julie) and Doug (Sue); and her grandchildren, Bradley (Celina) and Michael, and Stephanie and Brett. Jan was very special to her grandchildren and spent time with them in all kinds of pursuits— reading, drawing, playing cards, attending baseball and other games, travelling, and just hanging out. Jan followed her grandchildren’s sports and other activities through the years and was a super fan and supporter. Jan also treasured all of her nieces and nephews. Spending time with her beloved family was a favorite activity.
Jan was a remarkable woman who lived a life full of joy, love, kindness, and adventure. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her, and she will live on in our hearts.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Franke Tobey Jones.
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