Karen Lea (Scott) Johnson (1936-2013)

JOHNSON, SCOTT, BISHER, JENKINS, MYERS

Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 7/5/2013 at 22:44:36

From Stevens Memorial Chapel obituary, Ames, Story County, Iowa:

Karen Lea (Scott) Johnson
September 8, 1936 - May 28, 2013

Karen Lea Scott Johnson, 76, of Ankeny and formerly of Ames, died Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. A Memorial Service of her life will be held at Ankeny Funeral Home, 1510 W. 1st St., Ankeny on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 2:00 PM with a visitation for an hour prior and a reception immediately following. Private inurnment at Ames Municipal Cemetery will be at a later date.

Karen was born on September 8, 1936 in Des Moines, the daughter of Dale and Helen Bisher Scott. She graduated from Maxwell High School in 1954 and married Robert Johnson on June 12, 1954 in Maxwell. Karen worked as a secretary for DOT, retiring in 2000. Karen is most remembered as being a foster mother for over 25 years where she cared for many children. She received the Governor's Award for Volunteerism.

Karen is survived by her husband, Bob, of Ankeny; a daughter, Terry Jenkins of Port Washington, WI; sons, Michael Dennis (Donna) Johnson of Aurora, CO, Stephen (Diane) Johnson of Port Washington, WI and Michael Jon (Anita) Johnson of Portsmith, IA; 8 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 2 foster grandchildren; a sister, Carol Myers of Collins, IA; a brother, Jon (Jeannette) Scott of Columbia, TN; and numerous nieces and nephews. Karen was preceded in death by her parents and two great-granddaughters.

As a show of sympathy the family suggests memorial contributions be directed to Karen's church, Ankeny Christian Church to be directed to the children's program. On-line condolences may be expressed at www.StevensMemorialChapel.com. Stevens Memorial Chapel in Ames is assisting the family.

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