Memories of Kenneth "Ken" Orville Johnson

In memory of

Kenneth "Ken" Orville Johnson

Ashburn, VA, USA

November 17, 1930 - January 27, 2021

Nov 17, 1930 - Jan 27, 2021

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Jamie Scalia

Ashburn, VA, USA

4 generations of handsome men.

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Larry Johnson

Sarah Banks

Shonnie Johnson

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Jamie Scalia

Larry Johnson

Sarah Banks

Jamie Scalia

Larry Johnson

Shonnie Johnson

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Nancy Wetmore

He was such a kind, loving father. My thoughts and prayers are with you, may the many happy memories of him comfort to you now.

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Jill Banks

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Jill Banks

There are so many happy memories to choose from, thankfully. There are so many happy memories to choose from, thankfully. There are so many happy memories to choose from, thankfully.... Read more

Barbara Schell

Ken always managed a way to greet me and give me a big hug. That made my day. Shonnie, you and Ken gave marriage and love a great inspiration to others.
Barbara

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Jamie Scalia

Shonnie Johnson

Sarah Banks

Shonnie Johnson

Jamie Scalia

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Shonnie Johnson

And this captures our 3 kids when they were really little, and now they have kids of their own. (And grandkids)... Read more And this captures our 3 kids when they were really little, and now they have kids of their own. (And grandkids) And this captures our 3 kids when they were really ... Read more

Shonnie Johnson

Again, here are Scott, Jill and Phil. Again, in Williamsburg...maybe last day of our Anniversary celebration.... Read more Again, here are Scott, Jill and Phil. Again, in Williamsburg...maybe last day of our Anniversary celebration. Again, here are Scott, Jill and Phil. Again, in Williamsburg...maybe... Read more

Sarah Banks

Shonnie Johnson

Jamie Scalia

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Shonnie Johnson

Below, Jill and Randy are with us in Bermuda. What a great time! Such a special place, too!!!! Below, Jill and Randy are with us in Bermuda. What a great time! Such a special place, too!!!! Below, Jill and Randy are with us in Bermuda. What... Read more

Sarah Banks

Shonnie Johnson

Jamie Scalia

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Shonnie Johnson

One of the evenings with family in Williamsburg. And we were ALL in that room....many on the floor. One of the evenings with family in Williamsburg. And we were ALL in that room....many on the floor. One of the evenings with family in Williamsburg. And... Read more

Sarah Banks

Shonnie Johnson

Jamie Scalia

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Shonnie Johnson

Definitely Williamsburg for our 60th Anniversary Definitely Williamsburg for our 60th Anniversary Definitely Williamsburg for our 60th Anniversary

Shonnie Johnson

Great choice of places to celebrate that big occasion. Great choice of places to celebrate that big occasion. Great choice of places to celebrate that big occasion.... Read more

Shonnie Johnson

Our family was growing larger. How perfect! Our family was growing larger. How perfect! Our family was growing larger. How perfect!

Sarah Banks

Shonnie Johnson

Jamie Scalia

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Shonnie Johnson

We were standing in front of Kings Arms Restaurant. Michelle (4th from the left on top row ) wasn't quite... Read more We were standing in front of Kings Arms Restaurant. Michelle (4th from the left on top row ) wasn't quite "family Yet, but she... Read more We were standing in front of Kings Arms Restaurant.... Read more

Shonnie Johnson

We were standing in front of Kings Arms Restaurant. Michelle was almost family, but she and Sam were engaged.... Read more We were standing in front of Kings Arms Restaurant. Michelle was almost family, but she and Sam were engaged. Now she's Mom to... Read more We were standing in front of Kings Arms Restaurant.... Read more

Sarah Banks

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Shonnie Johnson

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Shonnie Johnson

How neat that Louise jumped right into the memories. And they have sure been special. Nice that she moved... Read more How neat that Louise jumped right into the memories. And they have sure been special. Nice that she moved to Ashby Ponds since... Read more How neat that Louise jumped right into the memories.... Read more

Shonnie Johnson

Really nice that now Louise and I have been neighbors in two places. Stratford House in Reston, and now Ashby... Read more Really nice that now Louise and I have been neighbors in two places. Stratford House in Reston, and now Ashby Ponds. What a ... Read more Really nice that now Louise and I have been neighbors... Read more

Louise Rosenburgh

My first memory of Ken, with Shonnie of course, at a First Friday at the Stratford House in Reston, VA. I believe he was President of the board of directors. And, more than 20 years later, welcoming me after I lost my husband at Ashby Ponds. A full time, long time friend....!

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Shonnie Johnson

Jill Banks

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Shonnie Johnson

Our 50th Anniversary with ALL of our family being together on a Cruise Ship to Alaska. What a huge treat!!!!!... Read more Our 50th Anniversary with ALL of our family being together on a Cruise Ship to Alaska. What a huge treat!!!!! Our 50th Anniversary with ALL of our family being together... Read more

Sarah Banks

Nana and Papa’s 50th wedding anniversary celebration on a cruise to Alaska (August 8, 2000). The video quality isn’t the best, but this was a very special trip.

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Larry Johnson

Jamie Scalia

Shonnie Johnson

Jill Banks

Sarah Banks

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Shonnie Johnson

What a special memory. And it was obvious that there were so many reasons it turned out to be so much fun... Read more What a special memory. And it was obvious that there were so many reasons it turned out to be so much fun for everyone. What a special memory. And it was obvious that there... Read more

Sarah Banks

2018

Letter From My Favorite Papa

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Larry Johnson

Jamie Scalia

Shonnie Johnson

Jill Banks

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Shonnie Johnson

Nice letters, nice phone calls, nice being together in person. All reasons to be grateful!!!! Nice letters, nice phone calls, nice being together in person. All reasons to be grateful!!!! Nice letters, nice phone calls, nice being together... Read more

Shonnie Johnson

Mickie, Ken and Shonnie at Sam Blake's wedding! Mickie, Ken and Shonnie at Sam Blake's wedding! Mickie, Ken and Shonnie at Sam Blake's wedding!

Krista Hood

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Aunt Mickie, Uncle Kenny & Aunt Shonnie @Sam’s wedding

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Larry Johnson

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Shonnie Johnson

left side, Krista, Brian, Larry, Maggie, John...right side going down... left side, Krista, Brian, Larry, Maggie, John...right side going down... left side, Krista, Brian, Larry, Maggie, John...right... Read more

Shonnie Johnson

The Hoods, Olsons, Banks and Johnsons together for a fun meal together before the wedding next day. The Hoods, Olsons, Banks and Johnsons together for a fun meal together before the wedding next day. The Hoods, Olsons, Banks and Johnsons together for ... Read more

Shonnie Johnson

Hard to get somewhere to be able to catch up with family you really love. This was one of those times. ... Read more Hard to get somewhere to be able to catch up with family you really love. This was one of those times. VERY special!!! Hard to get somewhere to be able to catch up with family... Read more

Shonnie Johnson

Family photos, thanks for phones, sure capture special events, and times. This is one of those treats. ... Read more Family photos, thanks for phones, sure capture special events, and times. This is one of those treats. Instantly others can ... Read more Family photos, thanks for phones, sure capture special... Read more

Krista Hood

Fun gathering with you all! If I recall, we wrapped it up with ice cream for all!!

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Larry Johnson

Shonnie Johnson

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Larry Johnson

What a great time at Sam Blake's wedding weekend. Pizza and Gelato at Mercurio's in Shadyside. What a great time at Sam Blake's wedding weekend. Pizza and Gelato at Mercurio's in Shadyside. What a great time at Sam Blake's wedding weekend. Pizza... Read more

Shonnie Johnson

Trying to guess on the location and who it was next to Gram? Aunt Katherine? Doris Thalen? No prizes, but... Read more Trying to guess on the location and who it was next to Gram? Aunt Katherine? Doris Thalen? No prizes, but who really knows? ... Read more Trying to guess on the location and who it was next... Read more

Scott Johnson

1943, Chicago, IL, USA

Dad's family

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Sarah Banks

Larry Johnson

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Scott Johnson

I'm not sure that I have either the year or location correct, but here is a very old photo that my cousin... Read more I'm not sure that I have either the year or location correct, but here is a very old photo that my cousin sent me. From left ... Read more I'm not sure that I have either the year or location... Read more

Shonnie Johnson

Since Maggie looks pretty little, maybe 3 or 4...it could have been 1941 or 1942. Just a guess. Since Maggie looks pretty little, maybe 3 or 4...it could have been 1941 or 1942. Just a guess. Since Maggie looks pretty little, maybe 3 or 4...it... Read more

Shonnie Johnson

Maybe the mystery will be solved, but Mickie sounds the most likely one to know. Maybe the mystery will be solved, but Mickie sounds the most likely one to know. Maybe the mystery will be solved, but Mickie sounds... Read more

Jill Banks

Go to the ZOO with the kids!!! Go anywhere with the kids, too

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Sarah Banks

Larry Johnson

Shonnie Johnson

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Sarah Banks

He definitely loved the zoo. It’s the reason I did my senior year photography portfolio on “Animals In Strange... Read more He definitely loved the zoo. It’s the reason I did my senior year photography portfolio on “Animals In Strange Places”, since... Read more He definitely loved the zoo. It’s the reason I did... Read more

Shonnie Johnson

Would love to know how many Zoos we have been to...AND how often. It truly was something Ken loved!!!!!! Would love to know how many Zoos we have been to...AND how often. It truly was something Ken loved!!!!!! Would love to know how many Zoos we have been to...AND... Read more

Shonnie Johnson

No doubt about it. Animals are just so interesting to see, and watch them for a while. Curious to see what... Read more No doubt about it. Animals are just so interesting to see, and watch them for a while. Curious to see what they would do next.... Read more No doubt about it. Animals are just so interesting... Read more

Shonnie Johnson

Marilyn is a very special, long time church friend and now, neighbor. And I sure agree with what she wrote.... Read more Marilyn is a very special, long time church friend and now, neighbor. And I sure agree with what she wrote. He is really missed!!!!... Read more Marilyn is a very special, long time church friend ... Read more

Shonnie Johnson

Nice to know different things that are being written or spoken of Ken. Nice to know different things that are being written or spoken of Ken. Nice to know different things that are being written... Read more

Shonnie Johnson

That smile sure does get mentioned...as does his sense of humor. That smile sure does get mentioned...as does his sense of humor. That smile sure does get mentioned...as does his sense... Read more

Shonnie Johnson

I really appreciate Marilyn's comments. What a great idea to capture thoughts from those who knew Ken. ... Read more I really appreciate Marilyn's comments. What a great idea to capture thoughts from those who knew Ken. More to come!!! I really appreciate Marilyn's comments. What a great... Read more

Marilyn Silvey

Ken had an amazing gift of making each person he met feel as though he/she was his best friend. He is already greatly missed by many, and will continue to be.

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Jill Banks

Shonnie Johnson

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Jill Banks

How true!!! He surely was more than special in so many ways! How true!!! He surely was more than special in so many ways! How true!!! He surely was more than special in so ... Read more

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Deborah Jackson

I am so very happy and honored to have known Ken. He was a giant of a man whose kindness and generosity will always remain in my memories and in my heart. I can not express the sadness
I feel for Shonnie and their entire family.
Ken will truly be missed. ❤️

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Jill Banks

Jamie Scalia

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Jill Banks

Thanks for your comments, Deb. Greatly appreciated. Thanks for your comments, Deb. Greatly appreciated. Thanks for your comments, Deb. Greatly appreciated.... Read more

Patty Scalia

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Jill Banks

Jamie Scalia

Shonnie Johnson

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Patty Scalia

So glad to have had the pleasure of meeting this sweet man. My condolences to all. He will be missed. So glad to have had the pleasure of meeting this sweet man. My condolences to all. He will be missed. So glad to have had the pleasure of meeting this sweet... Read more

Jill Banks

Thank you, Patty. When we met you, it was obvious that our Jamie would be very blessed to be joining your... Read more Thank you, Patty. When we met you, it was obvious that our Jamie would be very blessed to be joining your beautiful family. ... Read more Thank you, Patty. When we met you, it was obvious... Read more

Scott Johnson

1967, Latrobe PA

Ken and Arnie

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Patty Scalia

Jill Banks

Sarah Banks

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Scott Johnson

Two great guys. Same age, separated only by golf handicap. Taken when my dad was hosting some Donnelley... Read more Two great guys. Same age, separated only by golf handicap. Taken when my dad was hosting some Donnelley clients at Arnie's place.... Read more Two great guys. Same age, separated only by golf handicap.... Read more

Jill Banks

I (Shonnie) need you to know that he called me one day saying he had good AND bad news. Good news was a ... Read more I (Shonnie) need you to know that he called me one day saying he had good AND bad news. Good news was a promotion. Bad news ... Read more I (Shonnie) need you to know that he called me one ... Read more

Jill Banks

I (Shonnie) couldn't finish the above story. When Ken said yes, the coach said, well then, you really shouldn't... Read more I (Shonnie) couldn't finish the above story. When Ken said yes, the coach said, well then, you really shouldn't show up. But... Read more I (Shonnie) couldn't finish the above story. When... Read more

Jill Banks

And he learned why Arnie Palmer was loved by so many. And he learned why Arnie Palmer was loved by so many. And he learned why Arnie Palmer was loved by so many.... Read more

Beth Johnson

A favorite story!! I just shared this last night, in fact!! My Uncle Ken was such a wonderful person who ... Read more A favorite story!! I just shared this last night, in fact!! My Uncle Ken was such a wonderful person who truly made everyone he... Read more A favorite story!! I just shared this last night, in... Read more

Larry Johnson

2013, Estes Park, CO, USA

Jill Banks

Jamie Scalia

Randy Banks

Patty Scalia

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Larry Johnson

Ken loved family and family reunions like this one at Maggie and Dr Johns in Estes Park was the last one ... Read more Ken loved family and family reunions like this one at Maggie and Dr Johns in Estes Park was the last one with all of these folks... Read more Ken loved family and family reunions like this one ... Read more

Jamie Scalia

This was the reunion that Dan wasn’t invited to, in case anyone was wondering. Inside joke- Papa, my Dad ... Read more This was the reunion that Dan wasn’t invited to, in case anyone was wondering. Inside joke- Papa, my Dad and my husband (Dan) ... Read more This was the reunion that Dan wasn’t invited to, in... Read more

Jill Banks

H just wasn't quite ready to meet SO MANY soon to be family. H just wasn't quite ready to meet SO MANY soon to be family. H just wasn't quite ready to meet SO MANY soon to be... Read more

Scott Johnson

2018, Reston VA

Our Family

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Jill Banks

Scott Johnson

Jamie Scalia

Sarah Banks

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Scott Johnson

This might be the last photo taken of all five of us. Thanksgiving gathering in Reston VA. This might be the last photo taken of all five of us. Thanksgiving gathering in Reston VA. This might be the last photo taken of all five of us.... Read more

Jill Banks

Another special time of having ALL of the family together. Great, special time in Reston Town Center that... Read more Another special time of having ALL of the family together. Great, special time in Reston Town Center that made it feel like Christmas,... Read more Another special time of having ALL of the family together.... Read more