Evelyn Johnson

January 14, 1921 - January 30, 2015

Evelyn Mary Johnson, 94, of Spencer, IA and formerly of Jackson, MN passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2015, at Longhouse Nursing Home. Evelyn was born on January 14, 1921, to Evelyn and Jack Schmitz of Jackson, MN. On April 2, 1939, Evelyn married Harold Johnson. To this union 4 children were born, Danny Eugene Johnson, Mary Kay Aldridge, Bruce Lee Johnson and Debra Sue . They made their home in Jackson, MN, where they lived for 63 years. She was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church. Evelyn loved taking care of her family. She enjoyed fishing, camping, taking care of her home and yard and especially her flower garden. Her family loved gathering at her home for special holidays. After moving to Spencer she was able to spend time with her Great Granddaughter Elle. Elle would ride her bike over and they would spend time playing bingo and doing various activities with other residents. Evelyn leaves to cherish her memory: her son, Bruce and his wife, Kathy of Welcome, MN; daughter-in-law, Dona Johnson of Yuma, AZ; grandchildren: Brett and Cindy, Brent and Mary, Kim and Matt, Kami and Robert, Stacy, Robin, Scott and Peggy, Mitchel and Megan, and Breanna; great-grandchildren: Calvin, Tabitha, Danielle, Andrea, Amanda, Daniel and Abby, Elle, Madison, Brayden, Maisey; great-great-grandchildren; and many friends. Evelyn was preceded in death by her loving husband Harold, her son Danny, daughter Mary Kay and an infant daughter Debra Sue. A memorial service will be held at 1:30P.M. Saturday, February 21, 2015, at the Schuchert-Lentz Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Burial will be at Lakeview Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in Evelyn's name. The Schuchert-Lentz Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.