Helen Ardell Johnson (nee Anderson), 86, of Forsyth, Montana, joined our Lord, Jesus, in heaven on March 8, 2017. She was born November 5, 1930, in Park Rapids, Minnesota, to Arthur G and Theressa (Smith) Anderson.
Helen was the youngest daughter, and third from the youngest of 10 children who include Marion “Bud” Anderson, Mae Bell Kennedy, Jeanette Marmon, Robert Anderson, Dora Judnitsch, Erwin Anderson, Donald Anderson, Rickie Anderson, and infant brother, Lee Anderson. She graduated from high school in 1948 in Park Rapids, Minnesota. She worked at the welfare office at the courthouse until she wedded, Robert J. Johnson, on June 25, 1950.
To this union they added five children: Dale Johnson, Brian Johnson, Scott Johnson, Susan (Johnson) Hause, and Kevin Anderson. She was a fun loving, hard-working woman all of her life. Helen was very good about keeping up with family and friends and never forgot a birthday. She was excited to be getting to know Jesus again as she had as a little girl and to have made such good friends in the community and at church.
Helen is survived by her brother, Erwin Anderson of Minneapolis, Minnesota; sons: Dale Johnson of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Scott Johnson of Bemidji, Minnesota ; Kevin Johnson of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and daughter, Susan Hause of Forsyth, Montana.
A memorial service is planned for 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 16, 2017 at the First Baptist Church, in Forsyth, Montana. Arrangements are pending for a memorial service and burial in Bemidji, MN.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 AM
Thursday March 16, 2017
First Baptist Church of Forsyth
1625 Cedar Street
Forsyth, MT 59327
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 AM
Thursday March 16, 2017
First Baptist Church of Forsyth
1625 Cedar Street
Forsyth, MT 59327
Share
Debbie Anderson says
Oh Susan and Terry, my heart is crying. Your mom was such a sweet lady, just love her to pieces!!! She is always in my thoughts. I am trying to find some time to get to Forsyth and I have always hoped I would be able to see her on my next trip. She will forever be in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. She will be missed by many.
Connie Brown says
Susan and Terry,
Susan sorry for the loss of your mom, my prayers are with you at this time and in the days to come. Hold tight to the memories you hold deep in your heart!
Kay Davis Berdahl says
Susan and Terry, So sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. Always enjoyed visiting with her.
Grace Larson says
Susan and Terry,I will miss your Mom’s phone calls so much! She was a bright spot from my days near Forsyth. Coffee and cookies and wonderful visits. I am thankful that she is now out of pain but I know this will leave a big hole in your hearts.
Sharon Wetsch says
Susan, I am so sorry to hear of your Mom”s passing. You made her last years so wonderful. Bless you.
Hugs and prayers my friend…
Jack and Kris Crocker says
Susan and Terry, so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a wonderful lady.
Diane Molstad says
Susan and Terry,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rocky & Carol Plympton says
Sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. Our hearts and prayers go out to you in this sorrowful time. God be with you.
Rusty and Ruthie says
So sorry about your Mom. Mom enjoyed her company so much, Looks like they are getting a team up there to play cards! Hugs and prayers to you.