rned to the Netherlands and resumed her work as a medical technologist in Rotterdam. Having learned to love America she returned to work as a medical technologist on Cape Cod and later in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Earl and Johanna were married in Berwyn, Pennsylvania on Oct 24, 1959. After living together for 40 years in Springfield, Virginia, they moved to Ames, Iowa in 2008. Johanna is survived by her husband, Earl, and their two sons, Paul and John. Johanna specifically wished to include that she loved living in Ames. A memorial service will be held on Monday, June 3, at 10 AM in the Green Room at Northcrest Community. All are welcome to attend. Donations may be made in her memory to the American Friends Service Committee, whose good work shaped the course of her life. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.adamssoderstrum.com/obituaries/Johanna-Backes-Canfield?obId=4435688#/obituaryInfo