Obituary: Phyllis Johnson

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In memory of

Phyllis Johnson

of Wall, South Dakota, died on Tuesday, March 2, 2004 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City at the age of 75

Phyllis Jeann Dorn was born July 24, 1928, in Hendricks, Minnesota, the daughter of Victor W. and Bernice (Selleck) Dorn.

She grew up in Hendricks and graduated from Hendricks High School

Phyllis was united in marriage to Leslie E. Johnson on June 26, 1949 in Hendricks, Minnesota.

After their marriage they lived in Hendricks and various towns in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin, before moving to Wall in 1961.

While in Wall Phyllis worked at the Wall Drug Store, the GW Market, before becoming a partner in the Badlands Bar in 1980. She continued in the Badlands Bar until the time of her death.

Phyllis was a member of the United Methodist Church in Wall, the Order of Easter Star, and a charter member of the Wall Women’s Bowling Association, serving as city secretary, league president, and secretary several times during her thirty-four years of bowling.

Grateful for having shared her life include her husband Les of Wall; three sons, Lee Johnson of Wall, Kenton Johnson and his wife Becky of Gillette, Wyoming, and Kevin Johnson and his wife Delph of Elko, Nevada; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; two sisters Margret Widmark and her husband John of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Joyce Hexum and her husband Lowell of Longmont, Colorado; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; a brother Kenneth Dorn; and two nieces Lori Widmark and Wanda Hexum Johnston.

Visitation was 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, March 8, at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Wall.

Funeral services were 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, at the United Methodist Church in Wall, with Pastor Jim Cissell officiating.

Interment was in the Wall Cemetery.

A memorial is established.

FUNERAL SERVICES
Tuesday, March 9, 2004 10:00 a.m.
United Methodist Church
Wall, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Jim Cissell
MUSIC
Carol Hahn – Organist
Lucille Holsether – Vocalist
"Softly and Tenderly"
"Precious Lord, Take My Hand"
USHERS
Jerry Johannesen – Bill Leonard - Bernard Foster
PALLBEARERS
Vic O’Brien – Jim Clark
Lynn Denke – Terry Lynch
Butch Kitterman – Jerry Harmdierks
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT
Wall Cemetery
Wall, South Dakota
"FRIENDSHIP"
Within the garden of my heart,
Where flowers of friendship grow,
There are blossoms of remembrances
Forget-me-nots so blue,
And purple velvet pansies
To tell my thoughts of you;
And roses that will always bloom
Whatever be the weather,
Whose fragrance is the memory
Of days we spent together.

FUNERAL SERVICES
Tuesday, March 9, 2004 10:00 a.m.
United Methodist Church
Wall, South Dakota

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Grace and families, Sorry to hear about your mother, please know we are thinking of you in your time of sorrow. And we will keep you in our prayers. Love Jim, Marilyn and Avis ~ Jim & Marilyn Hoyt and Avis Gillaspie P.O. Box 106, Ft. Pierre, SD 57532 (3/2/2004)
I just heard about my mom (Gladys') mom passing away. I am deeply sorry to hear this. I hope the rest of the family is doing well. She had a full life and wish I could have been in the area to have gotten to know her better over the years. My family sends their love.

Thanks,

Jeff Clawson (Son of Gladys Oldenberg Clawson & Jim Clawson) ~ Jeff, Elaine, Kellen & Kirsten Clawson 702 E. Cherry St., Le Roy, IL 61752 (3/2/2004)
My deepest sympathy to you all. Phyllis was so special. I so enjoyed taking care of her while working at the Philip Nursing Home. My prayers and thoughts are with each one of you. God Bless. Love Cathy Fiedler ~ Ralph & Cathy Fiedler 2130 Ellen St. Lot 4, Sturgis, SD (3/2/2004)
Because of the loss of a wonderful Mother & Grandmother it is only fitting to give praise and respect, to all who Love her and was able to share what God has made so perfect. she is on her way to that stairway to heaven, I bow to this great woman, and the Angles who welcome her. ~ Archie Jaramillo (friend to Connie & Family) 46795 Deer Trail Rd. (3/2/2004)
Phyllis was a very special lady and will be missed by all. My deepest sympathy to all the family. ~ Diana Litzenberg 720 Farlow Ave., Rapid City, SD 57001 (3/2/2004)
Marie and family, Grace and family, Gary and family, Connie and family,
I have great memories of you and your mom through the years. Will miss her a lot.
Love and prayers,
Joan and family ~ Joan Oldenberg Robb 7345 Pima Road, Dexter, NM 88230 (3/2/2004)
It was a pleasure having Phyllis for a Aunt and spending time with her and her family at various family reunions. ~ Marcia (Wintrode) Biller N13071 Bresler Dr., Minong, WI 54859 (3/2/2004)
Grandma, Dad, Roger, and Tammy,

I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother and grandmother and my great grandmother. She will be missed, but will live on in our hearts and memories. ~ Kristie Mach Burbank, CA (3/2/2004)
I have a lot of memories of Phyllis. She and Mom were such good friends. I will be giving a donation to the Armour Carnegie Library in memory of her.
Lea ~ Lea (Willuweit) Ymker Armour, SD (3/2/2004)