{"id":23904,"date":"2011-07-08T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2011-07-08T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kentreporter.com\/news\/zane-johnson\/"},"modified":"2016-12-08T16:00:27","modified_gmt":"2016-12-09T00:00:27","slug":"zane-johnson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kentreporter.com\/obituaries\/zane-johnson\/","title":{"rendered":"Zane Johnson"},"content":{"rendered":"

Zane Johnson<\/p>\n

Heaven called home another angel on July 5th 2011. Zane Johnson was born in Auburn WA, February 2, 1925 to Mildred and Bert Johnson. He graduated from Auburn High School in 1942 and excelled in track during those years. His love for the Northwest kept him near the Auburn area for 86 years. A man who desired to help the common people, he graduated from the University of Washington And finished with Gonzaga Law School in 1951. Zane proceeded to practice law in Auburn for 57 Years independently and as Copartner of the Johnson and Crane Law Firm. He also presided as a judge in the district and municipal court system. He was a civic leader as well as a member of St. Matthews Church. Under General Patton he fought in WW II as part of the US Army 10th Armored Division. He received a purple heart for this time of service. Zane was a very quiet man who was a continual thinker. When He spoke, others listened knowing that he had given much thought to his words and advice. A positive man who never complained, even while battling his physical ailments. He especially loved all children, pets and traveling the world. His fondness for sports had him supporting the U of W Huskies as an avid fan and tailgater. Whether football, basketball, baseball or golf, he was cheering on his favorites each day. Zane has been married to Joyce Hewes Johnson for the past 39 years. Zane had two daughters Carol (Johnson) and Tina (Coffman) and has 5 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother Mildred and father Bert, brother Gale and daughter Carol. He will be buried at Mt Tahoma National Cemetery following the service at St Matthews Episcopal Church in Auburn at 1100 on Monday July 11. We will miss your gentle spirit. You are now at peace and pain free. Arrangements by Klontz Funeral Home.<\/p>\n

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