Johnson, Joan M. 1938-2005

JOHNSON, CLARK, HAMILTON

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, Plymouth CC (email)
Date: 1/17/2005 at 10:47:58

Joan M. Johnson

MERRILL, Iowa -- Joan M. Johnson, 66, of Merrill was embraced by the Lord Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005, on her family farm surrounded by her family.

Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hinton United Methodist Church, with the Revs. Benjamin Meeks and Jason Gutzmer officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery. Visitation will be after 3 p.m. today, with the family present after 5 p.m., followed by a 7 p.m., prayer service, at Carlsen Funeral Home in Le Mars, Iowa. Visitation will continued 10 a.m. Tuesday until service time at the church.

Joan Marilyn Clark was born Jan. 29, 1938, in Sioux City, the daughter of Lyman and Ayleen (Hamilton) Clark. She was raised in the Merrill area and graduated from Merrill High School.
Joan was united in marriage to Gerald Johnson on Dec. 1, 1956, in Merrill. The couple farmed on the family farm south of Merrill for 48 years. Joan's deepest passion was farming with her husband and spending time with her family and friends.

Joan enjoyed gardening, caring for her horses and being outdoors. She loved all of the seasons, especially the winter. She was happiest when she was cooking and caring for others. She was a devoted member of United Methodist Church in Merrill, serving as a Sunday school teacher and belonging to the U.M.W. She was an active member of the Sweet Adelines, Plymouth County Cowbells, Plymouth County Museum, Merrill Saddle Club and had served on the election board for several years. She loved to sing in church and especially enjoyed performing duets with her long-time friend, Margaret Marineau.

Joan was blessed with many friends, all of whom she cherished, especially her life-long, beloved friend, LaVon Holton. The family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to Dr. Jackie Yaeger, Theresa Funk and Hospice of Siouxland. We thank them for their compassionate care and expertise. Joan was the heart and strength of her family and is deeply missed and eternally loved.

Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Gerald, of Merrill; three children and their spouses, Kim and Jim Jauer of Hinton, Clark and Andrea Johnson of Hinton and Mitchell and Shery Johnson of Merrill; seven grandchildren and spouses, Stephanie and Mike Morran, Jeremiah and Crystal Jauer, Alicia Jauer and fiance, Matt Harper, Bridget Johnson, Meggan Johnson, Brandon Curry and Lacey Curry; two great-grandchildren, Bailee Jauer and Garrett Morran; a brother, Larry Clark and his wife, Diana of Merrill; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harold and Phyllis Johnson of Merrill; an uncle, Wayne Hamilton and his wife, Esther of Merrill; and other aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lyman and Ayleen Clark; and Ayleen's twin sister, Arleen Rath.

~source: Sioux City Journal of January 17, 2005