Patsy Ruth Johnson

1935 - 2011

Patsy Ruth Johnson was called home Friday morning, March 11, 2011, after a brief battle with cancer.
Her funeral was held at noon, Tuesday, March 15, at Hyde Park Presbyterian Church of Dennison, Texas. The Rev. Ron Cunningham officiated. Pat was laid to rest at Oak Ridge Cemetery next to her daughter Michelle under direction of Johnson-Moore Funeral Home.
Patsy Ruth Bolen was the firstborn child of John and Mary Capshaw Bolen and was born on July 9, 1935, in Dennison. She was the adoring and adored big sister to Virginia, Bob, Richard and Jack. The family lived out East Main in Dennison and had many loving delightful times together.
Pat was a good student and graduated from high school in 1953. Though Pat was warned by her father not to date airmen from Perrin Air Force Base, she met and fell deeply in love with Airman William Michael Johnson. They were married in the chapel at Perrin on Sept. 21, 1953. Mike and Pat were blessed with four wonderful children, Carl Ray, Michelle Ann, Denise Kay and David Michael. Since Mike was career military, they lived in many areas including Spain. But much of their marriage was spent enjoying the beauty of Alaska. While in Alaska, Pat was an active Soroptimist. In 1998, Pat retire as a bookkeeper and returned home to Dennison.
Then Pat could start a delightful phase in her life called retirement. Even though professionally retired, she became more personally active. In 2001, Pat founded and became the queen mother of the Hyde Park Red Hatters. She was an active RV'er and was a member and past officer of the Texoma Good Sam's. She was a very active member of Hyde Park Presbyterian Church and loved attending all activities.
She loved antiquing, shopping, RV'ing, growing roses, and reading but shunned needlework. She ran a beautiful home and was a most gracious hostess. She adored and doted on Mike and her family and was happiest being with them. She also loved the those special times with her ornery cat, Mr. Shadow.
Pat is survived by her beloved husband of 57 years, Mike Johnson; her sons, Carl of Shiner, Texas and Michael of Fairbanks; her daughter and son-in-law, Denise and Keith Orris of Fairbanks; her grandchildren, Christine and Steven Paul Johnson of California, Jennifer Hamsley and David Hamsley of Fairbanks, Christopher and Marianne Orris of Fairbanks and Elizabeth Johnson of England; her great-grandchild, Anthony Hattal of Fairbanks; her sister, Virginia Krebs of Wichita Falls: her brothers and sisters-in-law, Bob and Mary Jo and Jack and Barbara, all of Dennison; her sister-in-law, Judy Bolen of Dennison; her aunt Emma Capshaw; and a host of nieces and nephews and numerous beloved friends including her best friend, Cherry Cunningham.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter Michelle Johnson-Hamsley; brother; Richard Bolen; sister-in-law; Mary Jo Bolen; and brother-in-law, Ivan Krebs.
The family wishes to thank Victory Hospice, who provided Pat with the opportunity to be at home when she died and surrounded by family members and her beloved husband. They also thank Dr. Linda Oro-Castillo and her wonderful staff for their expertise and loving compassionate care. They also thank Hyde Park Presbyterian Church and Pastor Ron Cunningham for their prayers, food, cards and love.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made in Pat's honor to Hyde Park Presbyterian Church, 1708 Hyde Park, Dennison, TX 75020.