Alice L. Johansen

Only now do I learn that my beloved "host mom" Alice passed away in march, over half a year ago. It makes me sad, but I have so many fond memories of her. She was one of the most loving and fun persons I know, and even though my year with her and her family as an exchange student dates back to 1976-77, I have not forgotten her a single day. Thank you Alice and family, for your generosity which made that year in Constantine (Michigan) one of the happiest years of a then teenager from Konstanz...

Alice, the dear wife of my cousin Art, is outstanding for her kindness, warmth and love. No better time to go to heaven then Eastertime which is when Jesus first returned to the Father. Alice embodies the Christian witness of the holy women in this poem: "I have seen Mary at the cross and Mary at the tomb and Mary weeping as she spread her hair in a leper's room. But it was not in Bethany or groping up Calvary's hill I learned how women break their hearts to ease another's ill....

I will always remember the fun times that Mom & Dad shared with Alice & Art. I'm sure that they have all reunited in heaven with many smiles and hugs. Love to all of you.

Alice was wonderful lady she will be greatly missed. To Kurt, Mary, Lon, Suzanne, Jodi and all the grandkids our sincere condolences go out to you, John and Deb Hays.