Lois Evelyn Johnson Croteau, 78

Lois Evelyn Johnson Croteau of Poulsbo died Jan. 7, 2004 in Bremerton. She was 78.

She was born to Art and Evelyn Anderson in Vinland on May 17, 1925.

Croteau married Norman L. Johnson.

She graduated from North Kitsap High School in 1943.

Croteau worked for the First National Bank of Poulsbo, the U.S. Naval torpedo station in Keyport and for the Julius Rosso Nursery in Seattle.

She enjoyed gardening, knitting and crocheting.

Croteau is survived by her sons Michael Neil (Danelle) Johnson and Bradley Kevin (Greta) Johnson, both of Poulsbo; brother Morris F. Anderson of Kingman, Ariz.; sister Norma B. Hanson of Poulsbo; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her daughter Dorothy J. Dunlap and grandson Jeffery Worley.

At her request, there will be no funeral. Memorial gifts may be made to First Lutheran Church, 18920 4th Ave. NE in Poulsbo or P.O. Box 825, Poulsbo, WA 98370.