John Allen Lont

John Allen Lont, known as Johnny by most, of Quilcene, Washington, passed away in his sleep with his children nearby on March 20, 2024, just short of his 79th birthday. He leaves a lasting impression upon everyone who had the privilege to know him. Johnny was born on May 11th, 1945, in Bremerton, Washington to John Dopp Lont and Joanna Maude (Aukland) Lont. He was the oldest of eight siblings. Johnny graduated from South Kitsap High School. Johnny joined the U.S. Army in 1963 and was stationed in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Airborne Division until 1966 when he earned an honorable discharge. During his time there, he met Kaye Beard of St Pauls, North Carolina. They married and returned to Washington state where they had their three children. Johnny owned and operated Lont Paving for numerous years. He worked as a grader operator for Ace Paving and retired from the Operators Union. Johnny’s quirky and witty sense of humor will be remembered by all. He was quite a practical jokester and many of us have been the center of his pranks. His love of the outdoors has been passed on to his family and friends. Many of us have fond memories of hiking the Olympic Mountain trails, camping trips, canoeing and clam digging with him. He was often the leader of the pack. John is survived by his children Patty Lont and David Lont (Gena). John had five grandchildren: Rusty Shull, Kacey (Eric) Bowles, John Lont, Richard Lont, and Natalie Lont. He had four great grandchildren: Colton Shull, Rusty Shull, Del Bowles, and Kai Bowles. Johnny is also survived by his siblings Phyllis (Lont) Hatfield, Gina (Lont) Coleman, Paul Lont, Lisa (Lont) Osborn, Valerie (Lont) Pence, Dora Lont, Anna Lont, and George Lont. He comes from a close-knit family and had numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents John Lont and Joanna Feigley and infant son Richard Lont.

A celebration of life will be determined at a later date.