Lois A. Johnson woke up in Heaven on June 28, 2023. Lois, wife, mom, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to everyone she knew, was born in the summer of 1933. Lois was the first daughter born to J. Ruth and Harry Stahl. She was the 6th child of 7, a welcome daughter after 5 sons. With the birth of her little sister, Lois became a big sister.
Lois attended schools in Opheim, Hamilton, and Glasgow, graduating from Glasgow High School in 1949. She met her husband for life, Roy E. Johnson, and they were married in December of 1949. They began their married life together on the family farm by Nashua, eventually moving to Glasgow where they built their home and started their family.
Lois loved her family and friends and looked for the best in everyone she met. Everyone was welcome at the dinner, aka the birdwatching table, and the coffee was always on. She was a peacemaker and a peacekeeper. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, reading, gardening, and raising mink on the family farm. She was also a great bowler, bowling a perfect 300 as a sub. She had a lot of fun memories as a Boy Scout leader. In Great Falls she met a new group of wonderful friends and enjoyed her Tuesday’s “card day” with a few of those great friends and neighbors. At the age of 80, she found a new pastime – kayaking on Swan Lake at every opportunity.
She gave her best and was a pleasure to work with in all her endeavors. She taught medical self-help classes in the 60s, worked at the Glasgow Stockyards, was the office manager at Dale Plumbing & Heating, took ambulance training and served as a volunteer ambulance attendant, and served as a deputy treasurer for Valley County. She also served as a School Board member and was an election day volunteer.
Above all, she loved our Lord and served her church in Glasgow as a board member, treasurer, bible study leader, and she assisted with worship services. Following the death of her husband of 61 years, she moved to Great Falls and joined the Sunrise Presbyterian Church where she served as a Deacon. Among her responsibilities as Deacon, her favorite was taking communion to the shut-in members of the church with Pastor Tim Lanham.
Lois was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and J. Ruth Stahl; her husband, Roy E. Johnson; father-in-law, John Johnson; four brothers, Carl, Irvin, Daryl, and Will Stahl; 5 brothers-in-law, Bob and Lee Copeland, Bob Lewis, Mel Stewart, and Wayne Dale; and two sisters-in-law, Jean and Betty Stahl. She is survived by her son, Terry (Catharina) Johnson of Sacramento, CA, daughter, Diana “Chick” (Chuck) Schedel of Bigfork, MT, and daughter, Beth Ann (Doug) Wiedeman of Miles City, MT; 6 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary Ann Dale; one brother, Leonard (Leona) Stahl; and 3 sisters-in-law, Alice Lewis, Ruby Stewart, and Clarice Stahl.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Glasgow, MT. Internment of ashes will follow the service at Highland Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please consider donations to Glacier Camp (P.O. Box 384, Lakeside, MT 59922) or Valley County Pioneer Museum (816 US Hwy 2 W, Glasgow, MT 59230).
Lois A. Johnson, formerly of Glasgow, MT
Ginger Huckins says
Beth, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother.
Becky Stanton says
Beth, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers
Denise Harvey says
Beth and Jamie and family,
May you find comfort and strength in cherished memories.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Harvey family
Jerry Smith says
Prayers and thoughts for you and your family.
Margrette Kinne says
Beth, I was so sorry to read about the loss of your mother. What a beautiful picture. Please know that our thoughts are with you.
Sandy McFarland Hays says
Beth, So sorry for the loss of your mother. Sending prayers.
Deb Schmeling says
Beth and family ,
It isn’t easy to lose your mom. Remember to cherish the memories. May God wrap His loving arms around each one of you . You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Basti Shenoy says
Chick & Beth, we are truly saddened by the passing away of your mother Lois Johnson. Please accept our condolences. It was our privilege to meet Lois a couple of times and she left an indelible mark on us with her heartwarming smile and kind words. She will be always in our prayers. May God rest her soul in peace. And we pray God Almighty to give both of you the strength to endure the grief.
Betty Creveling says
My name when I was born Johnson, my Dad was Carl Walter Johnson. I was born in Glasgow Montana. My Dad and Roy’s Dad were brothers. My husband Franklyn Creveling took me to Glasgow Montana to see where I was born when I was first married to him.
We went back up after the first meeting 5 years in a row to make sausage out of Deer Elk and Antelope! With three different seasoning. The first year it was snowy and icey and I slid off the road ! I got teased a lot for that. But when we met Roy and Lois we had a great time with them. I will miss Lois too, she was a great friend and family! I loved both Roy and Lois! I enjoyed meeting Chick and Chuck and was pleased watching their daughter Casie grow up to become a doctor here in San Diego. And their other daughter BethAnn and her daughter!
I am glad I got to be in their lives! I will miss Lois and Roy but they will be in my heart forever! Praying 🙏