Service Information
Betty L. Johnson, age 90, of Darwin, passed away Monday at her home in Darwin.
Funeral Service will be Monday, November 21, 2016, 11:00 A.M. at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield with interment in All Saints Cemetery in Darwin.
Visitation will be Sunday, November 20, 2016, from 4:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. at Hantge Funeral Chapel in Darwin and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.
Memorials Preferred to All Saints Lutheran Church Darwin and the Litchfield Area Hospice.
Obituary
Betty Lou Johnson was born on April 5, 1926, in Rothsay, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Leonard and Gladys (Lunder) Olson. Betty was baptized as an infant on May 16, 1926, and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth on May 5, 1940, both at Grace Lutheran Church in Ada, Minnesota. She received her education in Ada, and was a graduate of the Ada High School Class of 1944. Betty furthered her education by attending Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Education in 1948. Betty taught school for one year.
On June 12, 1949, Betty was united in marriage to Neil Johnson at Grace Lutheran Church in Ada. This marriage was blessed with 4 children, Thomas, Mark, Michael, and Michele. Betty and Neil resided in Darwin most of their married life. They shared 43 years of marriage, until Neil passed away in 1992.
Betty was a loving homemaker and mother. She was a charter member (she was one of the original founders) of All Saints Lutheran Church in Darwin, where she was very active and volunteered for many committees over the years. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, the PEO Sisterhood, the Hospital Auxiliary in Dassel and Darwin, Darwin Community Club and the Darwin Town and Country Club.
Betty enjoyed golfing with Neil and their friends. She loved working in her yard and spending time at the family cottage on Lake Stella. Betty was very proud of Darwin and loved the Darwin Community. Through the decades, Neil and Betty were very instrumental in the development of Darwin. She very much enjoyed attending the various community events. She was an avid sports fan of all the Minnesota teams plus loved UND hockey. She cherished the time she spent with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Betty passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016, at her home in Darwin, Minnesota at the age of 90 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Betty is survived by her:
Children, Thomas Johnson and his wife, Sue, of Winthrop, MN,
Mark Johnson and his wife, Cynthia of Darwin, MN,
Michael Johnson and his wife, Mitzi of Litchfield, MN,
Michele Voecks of Paynesville, MN;
11 Grandchildren, 12 Great Grandchildren;
Sister Arlene Lundblad and her husband, Jerry of Roseville, CA;
Brother-In-Law, Harold Childs of Alaska;
Nieces and Nephews, many other relatives and friends.
Betty is preceded in death by her Parents, Leonard and Gladys Olson; Husband, Neil Johnson; Sister-In-Law, Levia Childs.
Burnette Jackson says
I am sorry to read about Miss Betty passing, we can look forward to the promise that pain, mourning, outcry and death will be no more Rev.21:4
Betty J Cropp says
Betty will be missed we have been going together to hospital aux meeting for a long time, she has been a great friend our sympathy
Pat Koenig says
She helped make Darwin a special place to grow up in when I was young.
The best “neighbor lady” one could have. Pat Kelly Koenig
Kelvin and Kathy (Anderson) Ne says
So sorry to hear this – heaven certainly has gained an ANGEL! I have SO many good memories of Betty through the years going way back from when I was in Job’s Daughters with Michelle to when I was organist at All Saints. Betty was such a kind, classy, smart, caring, and I could go on and on! Your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers!!!
Nick and Judy Leppa Johnson says
I remember Betty, a lovely lady with a forever smile. It has been many years since I babysat her four children but I remember those days. She was a lady who will be missed at All Saints and in Darwin. Tom, Mark, Mike and Michelle your mom will be missed.
Judy Leppa Johnson and Nick Johnson, Ponca City Oklahoma
Nick and Judy Lappa Johnson says
We are thinking of your family and remembering so many good things about Betty. She was a lovely person and know All saints and Darwin will miss her greatly.
Dave and Sandi Turbes says
just transported her on the bus last week, much sympathy and prayers to the family sandi and dave turbes.
Nick and Judy Leppa Johnson says
There are so many good memories of Betty going as far back as me babysitting her children. She was always with a smile and kind word. All Saints Church and Darwin will miss her. Out thoughts are with you Tom, Mark, Mike and Michelle.
Judy Barka says
I got to know Betty while working at Meeker Memorial. What a lovely, kind warm caring lady. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sanford and Diann Ilstrup says
Our thoughts and prayers are with Tom, Mark, Michelle, Michael and their families. I hope your pain of loss is short and that you have the ability to remember all the GREAT times. Your Mother was a grand lady that was an inspiration to all that were lucky enough to come in contact with her.