Charlotte Johnson

Charlotte Johnson (Tootie) passed away peacefully at home on June 6 following a prolonged illness. Tootie was born in Manistee, Michigan on August 13th, 1918. Later, she moved with her family to Indiana where she met and married William Johnson. During WWII, Tootie worked as a practical nurse, serving in a hospital until after the end of the war. She and William moved to Gig Harbor from Spiceland, Ind. 52 years ago. Tootie was preceded in death by her husband William and her brother Charles. She is survived by her sister, Margarette DeGarmo who had been caring for Tootie for several months. She is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces who will miss her greatly. A special thanks to nieces and grandnieces; Marjorie Marcum, Penny Cable, Lavonne Marcum, Patricia Marcum, Kathy Ueland, Jan Coen, Silvia Ann Ascheri and the Hospice staff who worked diligently to make Tootie's final month comfortable. Graveside services will be held at Haven of Rest cemetery, June 18th at 2:00. A reception will follow at the Hales Pass Community Center. To sign her online guest book visit www.havenrest.com.