Professor Dr. Jonny Andersen of the University of Washington’s Electrical Engineering School has passed away with his wife Irene, and daughters by his side.
An MIT graduate and newly-appointed member of the University of Washington (UW) faculty in 1967, Jonny Andersen spent nearly his entire professional career at UW working tirelessly with a deep passion and selfless jovial character. Jonny also consulted for Boeing in summer of 1967 and continued loyally far beyond his retirement from teaching at the UW. He was highly-regarded as he collaborated with colleagues, taught and mentored countless students, and inspired all who knew him to explore with hope for future generations while building lasting global friendships.
As an Oslo-born Norwegian and enthusiastic outdoorsman, Jonny devoted himself as a husband, father, and friend to provide the most rewarding life experiences from sea to mountaintop. He built a ski cabin at Mission Ridge in Wenatchee, Washington, and taught or encouraged his family and friends to love skiing, hiking, biking, fishing, golfing, traveling, and comradery.
Jonny was beautiful on the inside, always placing Irene (nee GB Jonsson), his lovely bride of 62 years, and their three daughters Kristin, Heidi, and Britt Anne above all else. He maintained a healthy and active lifestyle until the Lord took him on February 1, 2021.
Jonny leaves behind his wife, three daughters, grandchildren Michael Kevin, Nelson Jonny, Elisa Irene, Lena Maria, and two great granddaughters Eleanor Louise, and Abigail Larkin. A very special man, he will be sorely missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the University of Washington commemorating a bench in Jonny’s name at https://online.gifts.washington.edu/peer2peer/Campaign/dr-jonny-andersen-memorial-bench1