Johnson, Rachel, Evelyn

JOHNSON, USHER, JACKSON

Posted By: Pat Ludeke (email)
Date: 5/29/2013 at 00:59:14

Rachel E. Johnson, 93, formerly of Clear Lake, died Tuesday, July 15, 2003 at
the Mercy Medical Center of North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa. Funeral services were
held Friday, July 18, at Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Derik
Yarian officiating. Interment was at the Clear Lake Cemetery. Memorials may be
given in her name to Zion Lutheran Church, Opportunity Village and the Manly
Care Center.
Rachel Evelyn Johnson, 93, was born on July 10, 1910, in Pipestone, Minn., the
daughter of Hubert and Violet (Usher) Jackson. At the age of two Rachel moved to
Ft. Dodge, Iowa. She moved to Clear Lake at the age of 12, moved south of Mason
City until age 16 and attended Mason City High School. She then returned to
Clear Lake.
Rachel was united in marriage to Kenneth Johnson on May 4, 1968, in Albert Lea,
Minn. They lived in Clear Lake. Kenneth passed away Jan. 15, 1981. Rachel
continued to live in Clear Lake until moving to the Manly Nursing Home in Manly,
Iowa, in 2001.
Rachel worked at Clean Towel Service in Mason City and also at the Clear Lake
Bakery as store manager for 14 years, retiring in 1962.
Rachel was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake where she was involved
with Bible study and Christian Women's Fellowship. Rachel was involved with
Rebekah's and was a past member of Relief Corps. Rachel enjoyed crafts,
handiwork, sewing and studying the Bible.
Rachel is survived by a sister, Marcella Thomas, Clear Lake; a brother, Andrew
Jackson, Manly; many nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; a brother, Fred Jackson
and her husband.