Mildred "Sally" Johnson's Obituary
Mildred "Sally" Johnson, age 84, of Ames died Saturday, November 22, at Northcrest Health Care Center in Ames. A gathering of friends and family will be one hour before the 11:00 a.m. Memorial Service Wednesday, November 26, at Gilbert Lutheran Church with a lunch reception to follow at the church fellowship hall. Sally was born on July 20, 1930, in Oskaloosa, Iowa the daughter of Herbert and Minnie (Patterson) Andrews. She graduated from Lacey High School. She married Lester Johnson Jr. on October 1, 1950 in Oskaloosa. The couple farmed in the rural Gilbert area and Sally was employed at Iowa State University in Facility Plant and Management as the Space and Scheduling Coordinator, retiring in 1992, after 30 years of service. She was recognized with the Award of Superior Service from Iowa State University Alumni in 1989. Sally was a member of Gilbert Lutheran Church where she was involved with teaching pre-kindergarten and kindergarten Sunday School and Vacation Bible School for several years and singing in the choir. Sally enjoyed living on the farm and her time with her family, especially her two grandchildren. Sally was an avid fan of Iowa State University Athletics and following the teams brought her much enjoyment. Sally is survived by two sons: John and his wife Beth of Ames and Jeff of Gilbert, and two grandchildren: Kimberly and her husband Trent Powers of Newton and Mark Johnson of Ames. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Lester in 2009, two sisters, two brothers and granddaughter, Krista Beth Johnson. Memorials may be directed to Gilbert Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be directed to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
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