Sonya Nash (nee Johnson) was born in Richmond Beach, WA on 5/17/1936 to her parents – Alice and Carl Johnson. She grew up with her siblings (Neil, Ruth, and Susie) in this area and attended school until she was 11 years old when her father was offered a professorship of Physics at CWU in Ellensburg. Her high school years were spent at Ellensburg High School. Wanting to experience the big city life, she moved back to Seattle where she worked in various administrative assistant positions until meeting her first husband, Reg Grantham. They were delighted to have one son, Doug/Reggie, of whom she was perpetually proud. Sonya went on to pursue both a degree in Interior Design at Highline Community College as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of Washington (Magna Cum Laude honors).
The family lived in Florida for a few years during the NASA space program of the late 1960’s, but then returned to Seattle. Sonya & Reg divorced in 1979, and following a brief marriage to David Nash in the late 1980’s, she ultimately called West Seattle her home.
She was a statuesque beauty, with wide reaching artistic talent. She designed the remodel of her house and made many of 
her own clothes. She would host recitals in her home and serve delicious gourmet food she had prepared. As a classical pianist and opera singer she had performed in her church, community operas and with a classical quartet. She loved to attend the opera and symphony. She was an avid reader, and could often be found walking in the low tide pools along Alki Beach.
She is survived by her older brother Neil (Carrie), her younger sister Susie, her son Reggie/Doug (Michele), grandchildren Solie and Joe, very close niece Lisa Johnson (Ryan) and cousin Christine Salvo (Mark), as well as many cousins and their spouses and offspring. Thanks to all friends who were able to visit her these final months – it helped buoy her spirits.
A special thank you to MD Milder and his staff at Swedish Cancer Institute for helping us navigate through the difficult diagnosis and treatment. Also, the staff at Merrill Gardens/West Seattle for their compassionate care.
A Joyful Memorial to celebrate her life will be held in West Seattle on 6/21/13 at 4pm at:
Fauntleroy UCC
9140 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98136
Ph. 206- 932-5600.