Elliott Johnson

Elliott passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 12, 2012. He was born June 19, 1934 in Polson, Mont. to Arle and Bess Johnson.

Elliott attended the Polson schools and was active in sports. After graduation, he attended Rocky Mountain College on scholarships he received in football and basketball. He joined the U.S. Army with 12 other young men from Lake County and was eventually shipped to Korea.

He later worked in marine construction, helping to build and worked on the SS Hodge. He owned and operated Elliot’s barber shop for almost 30 years. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying fishing, hunting, boating and traveler with his family and friends. He was an active member of the Polson JCs, where he received the Distinguished Service Award; Polson Outdoors Inc., and supporter of Polson athletics, “purple and gold.” He was also a big fan of the New York Yankees and Oakland Raiders.

In 1957, he married Hattie Kimble. Their union produced three children, Josie, Brian and Roger. He is preceded in death by his parents, Arle and Bess, his son Roger and his brother Bryce.

He is survived by his loving wife Hattie, daughter Josie, son Brian and his wife Julie, their children Cassie, Boone and wife Samantha Johnson, granddaughter Kristin and husband Justin Doble, grandson Ross and many friends and family.

Honorary pallbearers will be Wally Weivoda, Darry Dupuis and Chuck Walling. A graveside service with military honors will be held at Lakeview Cemetery, Wednesday, May 16 at 10 a.m. with Wes Vert officiating. Reception will follow immediately after at the Elk’s Lodge in Polson.

Grogan Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Message of condolence can be made at groganfuneralhome.com