"My sympathy to the family of Bev Johnson. We were upper Yucatan Valley friends and neighbors. I talked to her at the last Yucatan reunion. She will certainly be missed."
In loving memory of
Beverly A. Johnson
January 22, 1931 - March 14, 2007
RUSHFORD, MINN. - Beverly A. Johnson, 76, of Rushford died on Wednesday, March 14, 2007, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in LaCrosse, Wis.
She was born on January 22, 1931, in LaCrosse, Wis. to Arnold and Anna (Lord) Flatten. Beverly was raised in Yucatan Valley of Houston County. She attended Yucatan Country School, graduated from Houston High School, and Winona Teacher's College. Beverly taught in the Yucatan Country Schools and in Spring Grove for a total of eight years. She also worked as a substitute teacher for the Rushford School District. Beverly married Donald LeVerne Johnson on February 23, 1957, at Rushford Lutheran Church. Beverly worked as a receptionist and secretary for SEMCAC in Rushford for 23 years. She became the face of Norsland Lefse in Rushford where she worked for the past 10 years. Beverly was a very active member of Rushford Lutheran Church for 50 years, where she served on the church council, WELCA, circle, taught Sunday school, and was the current Thrivent Coordinator for her church. She was a past Boy Scout den mother, and Girl Scout leader. Beverly enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening, cooking, and baking. She loved being a homemaker, but above all else, she loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by one son: Mark (Carolyn) Johnson of Rushford, Minn.; four daughters: Jacqueline (fiancé, Joe Werner) Kjos of Galena, Ill., Christi (Scott) James of Byron, Minn., Brenda (Tom) Crews of Loveland, Colorado, and Michelle (Steven) Larson of Rochester, Minn.; eight grandchildren: Justin, Cassie, Paige, Haley, Hannah, Marshall, Tommy, and McKenna; and two great-grandchildren: Bryce and Tucker.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1983, parents, one brother, Donald, and infant sister, Jean.
There will be a memorial service for Beverly at 2:30 p.m. Monday, March 19, 2007, at Rushford Lutheran Church with the Rev. Roger Michaelson officiating. Burial of her cremated body will be in the Stone Church Cemetery in Houston, Minn. Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday at Hoff Funeral Homes - Rushford Chapel.
Please feel free to share a memory of Beverly or sign the online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com
Tributes
"I was shocked and sorry to read about Bev's death in the Banner She was my teacher from the 2nd through the 7th grade at the Yucatan Stone School. I have many fond memories of Miss Flatten. My sympthy to the family."
"So sorry to hear about your mother. We always enjoyed visiting with her when our paths would cross at Mern and Don's."
"I was so saddened to hear of Bev's passing. I got to know her while working together at SEMCAC and liked to visit with her each time we crossed paths. She was a very special lady and will be sadly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with her family during this very sad time."
"Beverly was my teacher at the Stone School in Yucatan. I was so shocked when my mom (Kaye Rostvold) called and told me of her death. I enjoyed visiting with her all our school reunions at the Rostvold farm in Yucatan. Please accept my deepest sympathy at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with all of your family. She was a very special lady! With love from Gloria (Rostvold) Peterson"
"Beverly was my teacher at the Stone School in Yucatan. I was so shocked when my mom (Kaye Rostvold) called and told me of her death. I enjoyed visiting with her all our school reunions at the Rostvold farm in Yucatan. Please accept my deepest sympathy at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with all of your family. She was a very special lady! With love from Gloria (Rostvold) Peterson"
"Am hoping that I have the right family and the right Brenda....was a very good friend of Brenda's years ago in girl scouts, etc. if she remembers back that far!! There was also a Marilyn Burg from Harmony that we were friends with if I have the right Brenda!! Sorry to hear about your mother...please send me an e-mail or call me to let me know if I have made contact with the right person!! I think about the old times quite often actually...we had alot of fun back then!!"
"I extend my deepest sympathy to her family. Beverly will be greatly missed"
"Mark, Jackie, Christi, Brenda, Michelle and your families.....Stopping at the Lefsa shop will not be the same without your Mother being there. Your Mom was a great friend and wonderful person. We spent lots of time together when my children were young. She always had a smile and kind words. Even though we hadn't seen each other very much in the past years, I always thought of her and her family. My deepest sympathy........and your families will be in my prayers. Beverly will be missed by all who knew her. God Bless."
"What a "Gal", sure made smiles for me... I wish very good memories and condolances on everyone that knew her... I'm sure "Pipey" has been waiting... Warmest Regards.... Happy tears... G..."
"Christi So Sorry TO hear About Your Mother I am KAthy hovland Mother I Would See Your Mom In Lefse Store Betty jo"
"I was so sorry to hear of Beverly. Things happened so fast. Kelly is my Daughter and she knew one of you girls. Our sympathy goes out to all of the family. Beverly was such a friendly person...I will alway remember. I will really miss her."
"Dear Michelle and Steve, We're so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. We're praying that God will comfort and sustain you during this difficult time. In Christ's Love, Rod and Vicki"
"My heart felt sympathy goes out to all of Beverly's family. Will miss seeing her around town, always had a smile and a hello. God bless you all."