Annette D. Johnson (January 4, 1943 – February 14, 2023)
Annette Diane Johnson, 80, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 in Miles City, Montana. She was a resident of Rosebud, Montana, and a former resident of Ten Sleep, Wyoming.
Annette was born January 4, 1943 in Red Lodge, Montana; the daughter of Arne and Anna Wertanen. She grew up at the chrome mine in Nye, Montana, and graduated as valedictorian from Absarokee High School in 1961.
She met Dennis Johnson at a dance at a little rock school house near Fishtail, Montana, and they fell in love and married August 5, 1961. In 1962 they had their first child, Greg, in Bozeman, Montana. Their daughter, Joy, was born in Missoula, Montana, in 1964. They spent several years in Montana, living in Lolo, Absarokee, Glendive, and Wibaux, before moving to Otter Creek Grazing Association near Ten Sleep, Wyoming, where they lived for 28 years.
She was the circulation secretary at the Northern Wyoming Daily News in Worland for many years, and later served as the Ten Sleep city clerk. For a few years Annette worked at the senior center in Ten Sleep.
Annette loved fishing on her boat, especially at the Upper Sunshine Reservoir and Meadowlark Lake. She always caught the most and biggest fish. Annette was an avid reader, enjoyed playing piano, and loved gambling with her friends. She was also an animal lover and often cared for the barn cats and orphaned calves and lambs on the ranch.
She was a passionate supporter of her kids and grandkids, and enjoyed attending their sporting events and other activities. She celebrated their every accomplishment. Annette made a tradition of calling her kids every year on their birthdays to sing Happy Birthday to them. Annette loved spending time with her family and spoiling her grandkids.
She is survived by her husband Dennis; son Greg Johnson of College Station, Texas; daughter Joy Johnson-Kennah (Henry) of Green River, Wyoming; grandson Zach Kennah (Beth) of Florissant, Missouri; granddaughter Olivia Kennah of Green River, Wyoming; and her kitty, Sassy.
She was preceded in death by her parents Arne and Anna Wertanen, and two brothers Arne and Albert.
She has been cremated and a private family gathering will take place at a later date to celebrate her life. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
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Brenda Skorcz says
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Paula Tanner says
Annette always made you feel as if she was happy to greet you. She was especially kind and loving to our daughter, Sally, who spend many days up at Otter Creek during her high school days.
Her family has lost a healing, loving mother and wife. I am thinking of them with love and compassion.
Gary Rickman says
Dennis, so sorry for the loss of your wife. Prayers for you and your family.
Ann & Mike Rudoff says
Joy,
Thinking about and praying for you and your family for the loss of your mom. Cherish every memory you have of her ❤️.
Hugs and prayers.
Fran Gregory says
Joy and family,
Know you all in my thoughts and prayers at this hard time. I was blessed to have met your mom and what a sweet lady. Just keep all the memories close to your heart. It is so hard to lose a parent, and I will always be here for you. Love you, guys.
Jan Michael says
Car-pooling with Annette or golfing with her was such an adventure. We had a lot of fun together. She was very intelligent and funny! A good woman! Prayers to Dennis, Greg, Joy and families!
Judy Cantleberry Weekes says
Sorry for your family’s loss. All of you were very special to my parents. My kids and I remember many good times with Annette and Dennis.
Donna Wilson says
So sorry to hear, thoughts and prayers for the family.
Pamela Coles says
Annette was always kind and welcoming to me for many years. Sending much love to Joy and Henry, Dennis,Greg, Zach and Olivia and the rest of the family.
Eleanor " Elly " & Harry " Nook " Carson says
Our deepest condolances to you Dennis, Greg, Joy and Families….Wish we could have spent more time together after we grew up but we sure didn’t get to Montana as much as we would have liked too….
Annette was a wonderful cousin whenever we were growing up in Red Lodge…
The Schlepp family says
Dennis we are so sorry to here of your loss
Whitney Stimpson says
Not enough words to express my sorrow of your loss.