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Vera Elsie Knowles Johnson

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Birth	:	15 Jul 1926 Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, USA
Death	:	3 Dec 2019 Eureka, Humboldt County, California, USA
Burial	:	Ocean View Cemetery, Eureka, Humboldt County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7719002, -124.1883011
Description	:	"Vera Elsie Johnson Vera Elsie Johnson, 93, longtime resident and owner of The Chalet House of Omelettes, passed away December 3, 2019 at home. Vera was one of 12 siblings born to Charles and Velma Knowles in Tacoma, Washington on July 15, 1926. She worked many years in Washington packing apples, which is where she met her future husband Al. In 1954, Vera married Allen Johnson and they moved to Humboldt County with her children, Darlene, Bill, and Gary. They joined Vera's brothers, Harold and Clayton Knowles, who owned a large logging business in Arcata. Soon after moving to Eureka,... Read More	"Vera Elsie Johnson Vera Elsie Johnson, 93, longtime resident and owner of The Chalet House of Omelettes, passed away December 3, 2019 at home. Vera was one of 12 siblings born to Charles and Velma Knowles in Tacoma, Washington on July 15, 1926. She worked many years in Washington packing apples, which is where she met her future husband Al. In 1954, Vera married Allen Johnson and they moved to Humboldt County with her children, Darlene, Bill, and Gary. They joined Vera's brothers, Harold and Clayton Knowles, who owned a large logging business in Arcata. Soon after moving to Eureka, Vera and Al had 2 more children, Larry and Jerry Johnson, to complete their family. Vera worked as a waitress for several local restaurants, including Canton and well-known Lazio's restaurant. Al worked at Firestone as a mechanic and later owned Arcata Brake and Front End and worked with his son, Larry. In 1974, Vera opened The Chalet House of Omelettes on 5th Street, which became a well-known restaurant in Eureka. The Chalet is still opened and is owned by Vera's son, Bill. After 45 years, it remains a popular place for breakfast and lunch. When Vera retired, she enjoyed gardening, painting, and traveling. She had some of the most beautiful roses and orchids. She travelled to Alaska, Hawaii, Panama Canal, China (and walked the Great Wall), Russia, several European countries, and the Caribbean Islands. Vera was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Allen Johnson, her parents, Charles and Velma Knowles, all of her siblings, along with many of her friends. She leaves her 5 children..." Eureka Times Standard 12/7/2019

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Vera Elsie Knowles Johnson's memorial is located at: Ocean View Cemetery, Eureka, Humboldt County, USA.
When did Vera Elsie Knowles Johnson death?
Vera Elsie Knowles Johnson death on 3 Dec 2019 in Eureka, Humboldt County, California, USA
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Latitude: 40.7719002
Longitude: -124.1883011

Family Members:

Parent

Charles Casper Knowles

(1893 - 1976)

Velma Jane Morton Knowles

(1897 - 1990)

Spouse

Allen Herbert Johnson

(1928 - 1999)

Siblings

Edna M Knowles Carpenter

(1916 - 2002)

Areta Corrine “Reta” Knowles Longacre

(1931 - 1981)

Betty Darlene Knowles

(1938 - 1939)

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