Kenneth A. Johnson died June 10, 2002 at Harrison Memorial Hospital in Bremerton, WA. He was 57.He was born January 17, 1945 in Sacramento, CA to Art and LaVeta (Pederson) Johnson.He graduated from Rio Linda High School in California in 1962.He is survived by Beverly J. Timmons (companion of nine years) of Port Orchard, WA., step-daughters Wendy Tucheck of Port Orchard, WA. and Heidi Teel of Texas, step-son James Tucheck of Port Orchard, WA. and grandsons Timothy and Zachary. He was in the U.S. Coast Guard for 24 years from 1962 to 1989. He was a Senior Master Chief E9 in the U.S. Coast Guard and was awarded 2 Vietnam ribbons and metals. He enjoyed camping and fishing.There will be a graveside service with full military honors at Tahoma National Cemetery, Kent, WA. at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday June 18, 2002.