"Kathy- You know how dear your mom was to me. I just now found out or I would certainly have come to the visitation to offer my condolences in person. All of Mardell's family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this time of sadness, and in the days and weeks ahead as your hearts begin to mend. You were a lucky family to have such a neat lady in your life! "
In loving memory of
Mardell Johnson
February 12, 2010
Mardell was born October 5, 1927 in Milo, Iowa to Stephen and Mary Derrough Mosher. She attended Franklin Center School and graduated from Pleasantville High School in 1945. She was married to Walter Johnson on December 3, 1946. They were blessed with five children: Rodney (Sandy) Johnson of Dallas, Jane (Tom) Moore of Pleasant Hill, Steve (Rachel) Johnson of Huxley, Kathy (Bill) Fenton of Pleasantville, and Jeff (Edye) of Dunkerton. Also surviving are eleven grandchildren: Tim (Julie) Johnson, Jon (Marsha) Johnson, Jenny Glenn, Jackie Glenn, Chris (Susan) Johnson, Andy (Heather) Johnson, Brandon Bingham, Briar Fenton, Lane Johnson, Trace Johnson, and Clare Johnson; 4 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; and a sister-in-law Rita Mosher. Mardell was preceded in death by her parents; husband Walter, and brothers: Raymond, Don, Darrel, and Kent Mosher.
Mardell was a great mother and farmer's wife. Her family remembers all the gardening, canning, and cooking. She had flower and vegetable gardens and everyone remembers all the tomatoes. She was a short order cook fixing something different for everyone or something even if you weren't hungry. Mardell loved taking care of her family and being a grandma as she always made a big deal of the youngest child.
Mardell passed away February 12, 2010 at the Pleasant Care Nursing Center at the age of 82 years. She left behind a large family and many friends. For those desiring, memorial gifts can be made to Hospice of Central Iowa.
Tributes
"I wish you the best as you deal with the loss of your Mother. As the cycle of life continues I hope that memmories of your Mother provide lots of happiness and great times to all of your families. The children and great grandchildren were all blessed to have been a part of her life."
"Dear Jeff, I am deeply sorry to hear about your mother. Please know that you are in our thoughts and that should you or your family need anything, we will be more than happy to oblige in anyway we can. Jeff I was just informed of your mothers passing so please forgive the fact we are not there in person, but as I stated please know you are in our thoughts. With Sympathy, Charlie Lotridge and the Heinold Group "
"Just wanted to express our sympathy to all of your family in the loss of your mom. Even when we know in our heart she's in a MUCH better place, it's still hard to lose your folks...I know that too. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. "
"Steve and family, You and your mom will be in our thoughts and prayers. It is never easy at a time like this. You can only trust that she's in a better place."