Obituary of Steven B. Johnson

With great and heartful sorrow, Steven B. Johnson has passed on December 5, 2023, at the age of 77. He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family in Puyallup, WA.     

Steve was born May 25, 1946, in Evanston, IL, to Ralph and Elenor Johnson. He graduated from Standford University, CA with a degree in Economics and went on to obtain is MBA at UCLA. He then joined the Peace Corp and served three years on the Ivory Coast in Africa. Steve worked for Black Angus Restaurant for thirty years as a Director of Finance.

Steven is survived by his wife Judith Johson and children: Mary Johnson (Curtis), Jennifer Capria (Kirk) and Steven Johnson (Sara); 8 grandchildren: Matthew Tallon (Yulia), Mitchell Capria (Tatum), Rachel Johnson, Alec Capria (Rhiannon), Dylan Capria, Ethan Capria, Everly Johnson, and Jamison Johnson; 4 greatgrandchildren; John Stiers, Delilah Tallon, Mika Tallon and Peyton Garino; and his sister in law, Andrea Johnson; Nephew, Greg Johnson (Cindy) and nieces ,Kimberly Marar (Devon), and Stephanie Yatzeck (Dave) as wells as his cousins; Tom Johnson (Ann), Larry Johnson (Bunny), Wally Johnson and Ken Johnson.

If you knew Steve, you would understand his unique or dry sense of humor. He was an avid sports fan, primary hockey. He was a loving and devoted father, son, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, and uncle who will be truly and deeply be missed.

A celebration of life will be held later after the holidays and his grand children are home from military services.

Please send condolences or memories you would like to share to Curnow Funeral Services. In lieu of flowers please feel free to donate to your local Cancer research.