Kathleen Johnson, age 89, of Cambridge passed away on September 6, 2008 at Grace Pointe Crossing East, formerly Cambridge Health Care Center. A funeral service will be at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 10th, 2008 at Strike Funeral Home – Cambridge Chapel with Rev. James B. Chapman officiating.Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service.
Kathleen Margaret Johnson was born on August 10, 1919 in Bath, England to Leonard and Gwendoline Pritchard. She was raised in England and served in the British Navy as a Warrant Officer in Administration and she survived the Battle of Briton. She met an American soldier, Robert W. Johnson, and they were married in Vienna. They came to the United States in 1947 and settled at Webster, Wisconsin. They later relocated to the Twin Cities. In 1990 Kathleen moved to Cambridge. She was in the foster grandparent program and she volunteered at the Cambridge Health Care Center before she became a resident there. She was an avid crossword puzzle worker, also enjoying knitting, crocheting, playing bingo and visiting with family and friends. She also enjoyed traveling with her children and grandchildren, having her hair styled, walking, sunning herself, Princess Diana and eating at Red Lobster.
Kathleen went home to the loving arms of her Savior at 7:00 A.M. on September 6, 2008 surrounded be her children and grandchildren at Grace Point Crossing East, Cambridge Health Care Center. She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings.
She is survived by her children, Vikki (Paul) Fiskewold of Braham, Karen Johnson of Webster, Wisconsin, Bonnie (Roger) Thomas-Johnson of Dalbo, Michael Johnson of Grantsburg, Wisconsin; 8 granddaughters, Holly, Rachel, Bridgette, Gretchen, Sara, Kari, Katy and Brianna; 10 great-grandchildren, Casey, Cody, George, Andy, Kiley, Benny, Lauren, Robby, Grace and Ethan; and by many other relatives and friends.
I have alot of fun and some tender memories of my grandma. I remember as a child she lived in the downstairs apartment under our family. I loved going to visit nanny, raiding her candy dish (which was most sugar free) and watching soaps with her. My funniest memory of nanny was when I was about 6 and I was fighting with my friend Coral. I went to Nan and told her what happened and Nanny responded with ” well her mom is a drunk and sits in the bars all day” so being 6 yrs old I went to Coral and said that at least my mom doesn’t sit in the bars all day. It turned into a big mess and Coral’s mom confronted Nanny and keeping her cool nanny said “well I see you there everytime I go swilling drinks” ha ha ha ha!! WE had a good laugh at that one. She was one tough cookie and sometimes her remarks were a little raw for people but we loved her spirit and her tenderness (when she showed it) Rest in peace with Jesus and take care of our pets until we get there. I will miss you!
Nanny was my beloved grandma. I always was laughing and felt safe when I was with her. I will always remember her. I long for the day when I can see her again in heaven.
I love you Nanny
Love,
your grandaughter Rachel
I will miss you dearly Nanny. I will miss you sitting in your chair getting disgruntled at crosswords, having treats for Benny whenever we came to visit, and our talks.Nanny, I know you are in Heaven, watching us getting a good laugh right now. We all love you, and you truly were unforgettable.
Ta Ta for now.
love,
Tilly
Ma,
I will miss you so much I can’t put it in words. Even though you were ready to go Home, I selfishly wanted you to stay. I have so many memories it would take hours and days to put it all in words.You were our “Ma”, always there for us in your own ways-not expressing it in words but in other ways we didn’t always see. Fiercely independent, hard-working,upfront and honest, never sugar-coating things, fun loving, goofy at times- that is my Ma and I love you and miss you terribly but I know you are waiting in Heaven for us all and will rush to meet us as we each arrive.