Mourning West Seattle-residing humor writer Steve Johnston

Three weeks ago, we pointed to a Seattle Times (WSB partner) story about a newly published collection of former ST humor columnist Steve Johnston‘s essays. Today we get the news that Mr. Johnston lost his fight with throat cancer – which he’d been battling along with multiple sclerosis – yesterday, at age 63. He had been living in West Seattle, at Park West Skilled Nursing Center. The Times’ obituary says Mr. Johnston’s memorial will be private. (Thanks to Diane for pointing out today’s story.)

Kate K June 18, 2010 (3:51 pm)

Rest in peace, Steve. I enjoyed your writing for years in the Times. Your humor and wit will be missed.

miws June 18, 2010 (5:46 pm)

How sad.

Condolences to Mr. Johnston’s family.

Mike

Garden_nymph June 18, 2010 (6:25 pm)

My sympathy goes out to the family. What a loss to us all! I too enjoyed his column and perspective on life.

RG-KOA June 18, 2010 (9:41 pm)

He was a wonderful asset to our community. Condolences to family and friends. His last contribution to Pacific was beautiful and he loved, loved you all!

Gina June 19, 2010 (11:21 am)

Mr. Johnston’s Sunday humor columns followed in the tradition of Bryon Fish and Douglass Welch. I greatly enjoyed them.

Bless.

me on 28th Ave SW June 19, 2010 (3:13 pm)

Sincere sympathy to Mr Johnston’s family and friends. Special thanks to WSB for putting out the message about his book a few weeks ago and updating our community on his death. Steve’s columns over the years gave me much joy, and I am certain I am not alone.

Ignatz June 19, 2010 (7:05 pm)

I’m so sorry…I enjoyed his columns over the years..blessings to the family

RitaLouise June 20, 2010 (8:52 pm)

Your loss is our loss as well. For so many weeks, I looked forward to his wonderful and quirky sense of humor. He made me laugh, he made me identify with raising a family. I had five boys, and I could relate. He is missed already, and I want to join those many who gained so much from his columns to extend my sympathies to a family that stood by him, and loved him, and had fun with his off beat humor. You are all truly blessed, and thank you for sharing this wonderful human being with us to help us to find a laugh at ourselves and life.

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