Elsie A. Johnson

Elsie A. Johnson, age 98, passed to her final rest on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at Porter Hills Health Center.  She was born July 25, 1919 in Grand Rapids, MI and had been a lifelong resident there.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester F. Johnson in 1990; her mother, Anna Mae Holbrook; sisters, June Warner, Evelyn Warner; brother, Chester “Dale” Holbrook.  She will be lovingly remembered by her and Lester’s four children and spouses, Donald Johnson, Patricia (Gerald) Pelto, Carol Sue Stratton, Rose Ann (Thomas) Wiseman; six grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; thirteen great-great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Shirley Holbrook; five nieces and nephews.  Earlier in life, Elsie enjoyed cooking for her family.  She was busy every day making good meals and desserts for her family’s enjoyment.  Her grandchildren, Daniel and Pamela, especially remember the great tomato and dumplings that she would make just in time for a special lunch.  Grandma and Grandpa were always there for them.  Elsie was a member of the Wyoming Park Seventh-day Adventist Church.  When she was no longer able to attend, she found much enjoyment and Christian nurturing in watching the Three Angels Broadcasting Network. Interment at Rosedale Memorial Park will be held at a later date.