John E. Magnuson, age 83, died Sept. 12 at Harrison Hospital in Bremerton.

He was born Dec. 30, 1918 in Seattle to August and Maria Magnuson.

He attended Highline High School and the University of Washington.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1941-1945, participating in the North African and Italian campaigns.

On Oct. 11, 1950, he married Eleanor L. McGinnis in Bellevue.

He worked for Paccar, retiring in 1980.

He enjoyed boating, automobiles, working outside and farming.

He is survived by his wife Eleanor Magnuson of Poulsbo; sons John A. (Eileen) Magnuson and Gregg E. (Sharon) Magnuson, both of Bainbridge; daughter Lisa J. (Bjorn) Jansson of Snohomish; brother Roland A. (Effie) Magnuson of Seattle; sister Elsie M. (Tom) McDowell of Bainbridge; and seven grandchildren.

Services will be held Sept. 18 at Lake View Cemetery in Seattle.

Remembrances may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.