Patricia Stuart Johnson

With a radiant smile and a generous heart, Patricia Stuart Johnson lived a life rich in love, creativity, and grace. Born in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania to Helen and Alvah Stuart, Pat graduated from Penn State University, where she studied elementary education and joined Kappa Kappa Gamma.

She met her true love of 59 years, Richard “Dick” Johnson, at Penn State, and the two were married in 1958. Together, they built a life marked by adventure, raising three children while living in places as diverse as Pennsylvania, Houston, London, Brussels, San Francisco, Napa Valley, and finally Santa Barbara.

A gifted artist and home designer, Pat had a keen eye for beauty—whether through her love of antiques, painting, sculpture, or interior design. She also found joy in swimming, tennis, travel, church, and daily life by the ocean.

Pat gave deeply to her community, serving on the Women’s Board of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, supporting the Assistance League, Rescue Mission, and Music Academy of the West, and participating in many local groups, including the Ukulele Lulus and the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Above all, Pat was devoted to her family. She is survived by her children, Kristen Nostrand (Peter), Erik Johnson (Kath Delaney), and Kaaren Belcher, and by five beloved grandchildren: Helen, Leah, Sushma, Symon, and Lucy.

Pat will be remembered for her warmth, generosity, artistic spirit, and unwavering love—for people, for beauty, and for life itself.