October 3, 1943 - August 17, 2009
Paddle Out in Jeff’s honor on Sunday, August 30th at 9:30am, Ehukai Beach Park, North Shore, Oahu
One of my father’s high school friends and a legendary ocean waterman has passed away. Jeff Johnson died Monday in Oahu with his family nearby. Jeff is the father of Pete Johnson and Jack Johnson of music fame. Jeff grew up surfing in Manhattan Beach and graduated from Mira Costa. Jeff was one of the original south bay guys to have settled on the north shore after finishing school (Cal Berkeley) and never left. He built a successful contracting business and raised his family along the waters he loved and helped protect. He and his wife Patti, also from Costa, embraced aloha spirit and have hosted many paddlers and surfers over many years, they always made you feel welcome.
This year’s Catalina Classic paddleboard race will be dedicated to Jeff’s memory. The race will coincide with the paddle out for him on the north shore.
Matt Smart
Outside All Day
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