February 3, 1962 – September 16, 2018
It is with a sad heart that we announce the passing of John Douglas Stenberg on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Seattle at the age of 56. He was born in Mt. Vernon, Wa on February 3, 1962 to Gustav and Alice Stenberg.
He attended Stanwood High School and graduated in 1980. After high school he attended Skagit Valley College then Western Washington University until 1984 at which time he had to drop out due to financial reason. In 1996 he returned to school at the University of Washington to finish his degree this was after a 12 year gap while working full time. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in the Spring of 2003. He wanted to go on to law school but, decided to go to work for Boeing instead.
John loved to make people laugh, cook and listen to rock and roll but, most of all he loved to travel. He always said, “I don’t want to wait until I’m to old or to broke to travel, let’s do it now while we still can,” and he did.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Gary. He is survived by his wife of almost 22 years Marlo Anderson, Seattle, stepsons Jophet and Keil Anderson and one step-grandson Marcus Anderson, sister Karin Billings of Stanwood, Wa. and a host of nephews and nieces. He will be truely missed by the many wonderful friends he made during his life time.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, October 7th at 1 p.m. at the Ballard Elks, .
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Ballard Elks #827 Children’s Home Physical Charity.