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Karsten Sayer Johnson unexpectedly passed away in his sleep on Tuesday November 17th 2020.
Karsten was born on March 19th 1982 in Salem, Oregon to Kevin and Nichole Johnson. He was the eldest of 6 children. His younger siblings include Kira, Brolin, Nicholette, Selene, and Joshua-Nephi.
Karsten spent his early childhood in Newberg, Oregon. Growing up, he was an avid reader, enjoyed playing sports, hunting, snowboarding, wakeboarding, and spending time with his family and friends. He later moved to Burns, Oregon where he graduated from Burns High School in 2000. Shortly after high school, Karsten obtained his pilot’s license at Lane Community College in hopes of becoming a commercial pilot.
At age 19, Karsten chose to serve a two-year volunteer mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Salvador, Brazil. He became fluent in Portuguese and fell in love with the people and culture of Brazil.
Following his return from Brazil, Karsten married Leah Hansen and had three beautiful children; Brinley, Cruz, and Aksel.
Karsten soon changed his career path to pursue medicine. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Business at Central Washington University and was accepted to Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences in Yakima, Washington. During this time, he organized and opened the region’s first free skin clinic for the underserved community. After graduation, he interned at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis, Oregon. He was then accepted into the Silver Falls Dermatology residency program where he quickly built lasting relationships. After residency, he was hired as the attending physician for the resident program. Karsten loved his career and dedicated much of his time to educating and helping others in the community.
Karsten was survived by his spouse Leah, his three children Brinley (9) Cruz (8) Aksel (4), his parents Kevin and Nichole Johnson, his four siblings and their spouses, Kira and Brian Wall, Brolin and Sarah Johnson, Nicholette and Trevor Okoren, and Selene and Cruiz Thomason. He was preceded in death by his younger brother Joshua-Nephi Johnson.
The Johnson Family wishes to thank all those who have offered their love, prayers, and service at this time. Your generosity and kindness are felt and deeply appreciated. Please share a memory or photo of Karsten at: https://www.commemo.co/contribute/232d67
do not trust karstens parents!
Although i had never Met Karsten, I have heard many great stories and things about him from his son, and my boyfriend Cruz Johnson. I am positive that he was an excellent dermatologist, and an amazing father.
Although i had never known him, I have heard many great stories, and things about him from my boyfriend Cruz. Im sure he Was a wonderful dermatologist and an amazing father. May he rest peacefully in heaven.
HE WAS MY DAD
i miss him he died when i was 8
that is my dad im cruz
He was truly a great person. He loved everyone and cared for them. I was beyond devastated and in shock when he passed. He always happy and had a smile on his face. He has a loving and kind personality and makes everyone smile. He would spend as much time with me as he could. Rest well
First I would like to send my deepest condolences to the family. I would like to make this known, Doctor Johnson was 1 in a million. He was much more than a doctor, he was a caring and kind human being. I didn't know him personally, but I knew him through my medical issues. that being said, he was the only one who not only battled against my skin problem went up against insurance companies when they refused to pay for some of the treatments that were necessary, I remember one point I couldn't afford the medication and somehow some way he came up with it, and he gave it to me. he truly cared an had much empathy for his patients as a doctor and a being. he is truly missed. May He Rest In Peace.