"I also remember when Aunt Shirley and Uncle Clarence were living in the country east of Bristow, Ia. We would all go and play in the yard, go in the barn and get in trouble, Uncle Clarence and Aunt Shirley along with my Parents would come out to see what were doing. We all will miss you Aunt Shirley. "
In loving memory of
Shirley Darlene Johnson
August 2, 1930 - March 16, 2013
Shirley Darlene Johnson, 82, of Bristow, Iowa, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2013, at the Dumont Wellness Center in Dumont, Iowa. She was born August 2, 1930, in Parkersburg, Iowa, to Obadiah and Mary (Meyer) Truax. Shirley attended Bristow Schools in Bristow, Iowa. She was united in marriage in 1945 to Clarence Johnson. Shirley was a homemaker raising six children and caring for her many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She was a member of the Bristow Church of Christ. Shirley is survived by her son Keith Johnson of Aredale, daughter Linda (Bob) Conger of Osceola, daughter Nancy (Richard) Rieken of Bristow, daughter Joyce (Scott) Fenneman of Bristow, daughter-in-law DeeAnn Johnson of Benld, Illinois, sister Elizabeth Kriens of Des Moines, sister Louise (Dale) Carrison of Olathe, Kansas, sister-in-law Delores Truax of O'Fallen, Illinois, 17 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons John and Keevin, grandson Greg, three brothers and three sisters. Shirley enjoyed watching the Cubs (win or lose), gardening, baking, playing cards, doing puzzles, crocheting, sewing & helping Grandkids with crafts, watching Days of our Lives, going to any of the Grandkids games (no matter what the weather conditions were), & being surrounded by her kids & Grandkids. While living at the Care Center the last couple of years she enjoyed crafts, going to the Casino, playing bingo & especially spending time with her dear friend Edna.
Burial will take place at the Oakhill Cemetery in rural Bristow, Iowa.
Tributes
"I used to love riding Joyce's bike from Aunt Dee and Aunt Lucina's house to Aunt Shirley's when I was a kid. She always had food to eat and something to drink, which was important to a growing boy riding back and forth for what seemed like miles at the time. Plus that was as close as my mom and dad would let me get to the railroad tracks. Thank you for those memories Aunt Shirley. You will be missed by many but you will be greeted by Jesus. Romans 14:7-9 7 For none of us lives for ourselves alone, and none of us dies for ourselves alone. 8 If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. 9 For this very reason, Christ died and returned to life so that he might be the Lord of both the dead and the living. "
"Mom - you are the strongest person I've ever known. Always there for any of us no matter what the situation was. Your love was unconditional. "When you look into your mother's eyes, you know that is the purest love you can find on this earth." I miss you already but it's comforting to know you are in a better place and no more pain for you. I love you!!! Joyce"
"To my sisters family: I remember all the times I babysat all of you (plus others). We had lots of good times. As you were all growing up, all the Sundays all families came home for Sunday dinner. Your Mom was a precious, precious lady, always looking beautiful, always loving all of us. You have all taken such good, loving care of her. I know how much you will miss her, but God loves her too and He will continue to take good, loving care of her. I love you all. Aunt Louise-Louise Carrison"
"My comment is with the black & White family picture I put on. Didn't know it would separate them. So you'll find it when you put the cursor on the picture. Love you all. "
"Shirley, you are such a wonderful lady and I thank you for all the memories and for you letting me call you Grandma all those years and treating me like one of your own! We will surely miss you! Until we meet again...."
"I love you and miss you so much already. I wish I had lived closer so I could have spent more time with you. Altho I have many good memories of you that will be in my heart forever. You are the best mom and friend anyone could ever have.would you please give dad, greg, john, and keevin a big hug for me. I miss greg so much but you knew how I felt as you lost 2 sons too. Some day we all be together again!"
"Aunt Shirley and Uncle Clarence were living in the country east of Bristow, Ia. There was a ditch full of young saplings. At that Tarzan was one of the popular shows. So there were about a dozen kids swinging from branch to branch like monkeys. Uncle Clarance and Aunt Shirley along with my folks came out to see what were doing. I guess we might have shook them u a little bit. It wasn't long and the trees were cut down. We could have all had broken neck or something. We kids would do just about anything after we saw one of the others doing the stunts first. I will miss you Aunt Shirley a lot. "
"Aunt Shirley will be missed by many. I love her and have fond memories of spending time at the house by the grain elevator and riding Joyce's bike, eating cookies and just hanging around Bristow. Love to all of you!!"
"I am so sorry for the loss of your mother, grandmother, and grandma great. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. She has such a beautiful and loving family and are all the perfect tribute to her life on earth. She will now be your guardian angel in heaven instead of on earth. Love to all! Lori A.K.A. Pea"
"So sorry for your loss"
"I love you you were the best. I remember being at your house and playing with all the toys and stuff. I would love to have some more of those Mickey mouse popsicles and cook all kinds of concoctions together if we could see each other one more time and have one word I would say love its what we had together you were the best you cared for everyone I love you see ya later."
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"Mom I don't have just one or two favorite memories with you. We have many many memories. We will all miss you so much, but know that you are in a better place. Like Megan say's it's "not good bye, its See you Later" Love you to the moon and back!"