Jack C. Johnson, age 87, of Curlew died on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at his home in Curlew.  He was born September 3, 1923 in Day Creek, Washington to parents Frank and Leona Johnson.  At the age of 9, Jack began working full time as a tail sawyer in his father's sawmill.  On September 9, 1942, he married Dorothy Greer in Colville.
In January 1948, Jack and Dorothy joined Jack"s mother's church and both were baptized at Beaver Lake near Chesaw the following July.  Together, they spent their married life on the ranch and Jack spent his whole life working in and around sawmills.  He was last empolyed by Zosel Lumber Company, from which he retired.
His wife, Dorothy, preceded him in death in 2004.
On May 20, 2005, he married Veva Rathbun in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho.

Jack is survived by his wife Veva Johnson
Son: Steve (Barb) Johnson of Kenai, Alaska
Grandson: Albert (Jeannie Armstrong) Johnson of Soldotna, Alaska
Granddaughter: Christina (Dane) Dahlgren of Kenai, Alaska
4 Great Grandchildren

Jack was preceded in death by his brother Albert Johnson; sister Lydia McKinney; half-brother Ed Carlson; and half-sister Florence Windgren

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the Curlew Civic Hall with graveside services at the Curlew Cemetery.  A potluck luncheon will follow the graveside services at the Civic Hall.  Memorials may be made to Ferry County Hospice.