Marilyn E Johnson

Marilyn Johnson, age 84 of Park River, ND passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at the First Care Health Center of Park River.

Marilyn Johnson was born September 5, 1933 in Park River, ND, the daughter of the late Peder and Laura (Flaten) Johnson. She grew up and attended school near Park River. She was united in marriage to Rossford Johnson on December 28, 1950. The couple lived in Fargo for several years while Rossford attended NDSU. After graduation, they returned to Park River and began farming with his father. She enjoyed her life as a homemaker, mother and grandmother. She moved into the Park River Good Samaritan Center in December of 2017.

She was a member of the Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church and WELCA of Park River, where she was part of bible study and quilting projects. She was currently attending and worshipping at Victory Free Church. She taught Sunday school for many years and had a burden for people, that they know Jesus as their Savior and not miss out on Heaven. Her acts of kindness and generous spirit were well known in the community as she baked and delivered homemade buns, caramel rolls, angel food cake and hotdishes to families who were experiencing hardship and loss. She had a zest for life and enjoyed ceramics, bowling, cooking, baking and following her grandchildren’s activities.

Marilyn is survived by her husband Rossford, Park River, ND, children: Dorothy (William) Farrell, Larimore, ND, Jeanette (William) Larson, Park River, ND, Russell (Barbara) Johnson, Park River, ND and Linnae (Jonathan) Norberg, Clear Lake, MN, 9 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, sister Dorothy (Vernon) Russum, Fargo, ND, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers: Allerd and Howard, sisters: Martha Troftgruben and Lois Winther, and grandson Don Greff.

Funeral services will be Saturday, July 21 at 2:30 PM at the Victory Free Lutheran Church of Park River. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery of Park River.