Barbara Mae Johnson

Barbara Johnson Obituary

Barbara Mae (Magee) Johnson, 82 PALA INDIAN RESERVATION -- Barbara Mae (Magee) Johnson died of pulmonary fibrosis on Saturday, September 11, 2010 She was born in the Soboba Indian Hospital in California on August 31, 1928, and grew up on the Pala Indian Reservation in northern San Diego County. She graduated from high school in Fallbrook, Calif in 1947. In November, 1950, she married Harmon Johnson, who was in the Air Force at the time, and went to live in Albuquerque, N.M. for the duration of his assignment. They then moved to the Santa Clara-San Jose area where they lived for 42 years. For the last dozen years, she has resided in Coeur d'Alene, ID. She is preceded in death by her parents, Paul Magee and Delfreda Trujillo Magee; her brother, Eugene Magee; and her daughter, Melanie Caputo. She leaves behind her husband of nearly 60 years, Harmon Johnson; seven children, sons: Gordon, Paul, Kenneth, Geoffrey, Ben; and daughters: Debra Wirth and Bonnie King; 24 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. Barbara's life was guided by two abiding faiths -- faith in God, and faith in family. She was a devoted parishioner of the Immaculate Conception Church in Post Falls, lending her soprano voice to the church choir for as long as she could negotiate the steps to the choir loft. Her devotion to family could be tallied in the number of Band-Aids applied to scraped knees, the number of green beans cleaned for big family dinners, the number of hours spent on cold bleacher seats watching grandchildren play sports. She grew up with sports, played softball in her youth, and was elected president of the Girl's Athletic Club at Fallbrook High. She truly enjoyed all kinds of athletic competition, and remained a lifelong fan of the San Francisco Giants and 49'ers. Most importantly, she looked for the good in people, for the upbeat in life, for laughter in even the direst of circumstances. A Sung Requiem Mass will be celebrated Thursday, September 16, in Post Falls, Idaho. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, September 24, 2010, at Pala Indian Reservation Cemetery in Pala, California. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her name to the Hospice of North Idaho. Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com

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Published by North County Times on Sep. 16, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Johnson

12 Entries

Berna & Frank Silva

September 16, 2010

Your smile, caring ways, and sense of humor are going to be missed
by all who knew you. God bless.

J Cattaneo

September 16, 2010

Words cannot explain how much you are going to be missed, by my family as well as yours. God bless.

Audrey and Holly

September 16, 2010

We saw a picture in the paper once which showed two angels talking together excitedly. They were looking down to Earth as Mrs. Roosevelt was ascending to Heaven. The angles were so excited, and exclaimed to each other, "She is coming! She is coming!" How wonderful is the reward of the good and kind.
We treasure the picture in our heart of those who are waiting and reaching out in such great joy to hold again loved ones who are coming.

Cathy Cattaneo

September 16, 2010

She always had a comforting word and raised my spirits when I was down. We laughed together (especially at choir practice)and sang together, depending on one another to hit the high notes. She was like a mother and a sister to me. Thank you God for giving me such a good friend. I look forward to the day that we will see each other again.

Monique Dodge

September 16, 2010

You were a woman of God and still are. Your charity and beauty were felt by anyone who spoke to you, and cherished by those who knew you. You always had a smile on your sweet face. May we all strive to be more like you. RIP. God bless you and your wonderful family.

Michael and Amelia Perreira

September 16, 2010

While we are mourning the loss of our friend, others are rejoicing to meet her behind the veil.

Marissa Garrett

September 16, 2010

Barbara's beautiful heart touched us all. Her big smile was so contagious. Her kindness warmed us and she made us all feel like we were part of her family. She will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
All of you in her family will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you with the strength to get through these tough times.
Love, The Garrett Family

Teresa Lloyd

September 16, 2010

The cross you carried was heavy, but still you managed a smile.....even under it's weight, the hills of life took a while.....you never gave up and held that cross until the end....those wooden beams never willing to bend......the time has come to let your cross go.....the time has to come to leave it here below.....let the angels guide you to where you need to be....our dear dear friend, you are finally free....~T. Lloyd

Lea Schmitt

September 16, 2010

My sorrow for losing you is overcome with the absolute joys of having you for a Grandma!!! I will be sure to live my life happy and full of life like you did, and to keep your memory alive for always! I love you and miss you so very much Grandma! Love Lea xoxoxo

Robyn Johnson

September 16, 2010

You were and will always be "Mom" to me. You taught me so much about family, love, and committment. Your daughter-in- law, Robyn Johnson

Lauren Spurgen

September 16, 2010

My Grandma will remain in my heart forever. I love her dearly and she will be missed.

Bonnie King

September 15, 2010

She was the most wonderful mother in the world. Every one that met her was struck by her awesome aura and they quickly grew to love her.

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