Johanson, Dorothy Ann (1923-2016)
JOHANSON, COLE, EGGLAND, GOHEEN
Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 11/11/2016 at 15:11:25
Dorothy Ann Johanson
January 7, 1923 - October 19, 2016Dorothy (Dotty) Ann Johanson, 93, of Thompson, died on Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at the Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center.
Dorothy Ann Cole was born on January 7, 1923, in Roland, Iowa, to I. M. and Ella Cole. Baptized at the Bergen Lutheran Church in Roland, Iowa, she graduated from Ames High School in Ames, Iowa, in 1940. Next, she attended Iowa State College (now Iowa State University) in Ames, Iowa. On May 2, 1943, she married Dr. Lawrence V. (Doc) Johanson in Roland, Iowa.
From 1943 to 1947, Dotty lived in Vernon, Texas, while Doc served in the United States Army. After his military service ended, Doc and Dotty moved to Thompson, Iowa, where Doc practiced veterinary medicine and Dotty assisted in managing his office.
A member of Bethany Lutheran Church from the time she moved to Thompson, Dotty played an active role in many church groups as well as in a variety of community organizations. She enjoyed playing bridge, painting, swimming, cooking, baking, entertaining, and spending time with family, particularly at their cabin on the Whitefish Chain near Crosslake, Minnesota.
Dotty is survived by her three sons, Douglas L. Johanson, of Winnebago, Minnesota, Steven L. (Valerie) Johanson, of Forest City, Iowa, and Kent A. (Suzanne) Johanson, of Estero, Florida; five grandchildren, Dr. Christopher J. (Sunni Sandovel), Jonathan W., Kirsten E., Jordan P., and Davis L. Johanson; and one great-grandchild, Nicolas D. Johanson; as well as other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of over 71 years; her sisters, Charlotte Eggland, Esther Goheen, and Alice Krock; her brother, David Cole; and her daughter-in-law, Elizabeth A. Wohlenhaus Johanson.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 29, 2016, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson with the Pastor Judy Wozniak officiating. Burial will be in East Chain Lutheran Cemetery in Martin County, Minnesota. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson.
Copyright © 2016, Cataldo Schott Funeral Home
Winnebago Obituaries maintained by Cheryl Siebrass.
WebBBS 4.33 Genealogy Modification Package by WebJourneymen