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Irma Johnson Obituary
74, of Glendale, AZ, went to be with our Lord on Nov 24, 2010. She handled her illness as she handled her life, with grace and dignity. Born Oct 14, 1936 in Decatur City, IA to Harry & Irma (Finckbone) Halterman. Survived by her husband Gary, her children Steven (Debi) Turner, Elizabeth (Damon) McElvain, Norma (Alan) Bowlby, Nancy (Jay) Benscoter, Gary (Angie) Johnson, Cathy Jarvis, and Larissa (Jason) Gallagher, 6 brothers & sisters, 22 grandchildren, & 1 great-grandchild. Preceded in death by her parents, sister, and son, Kenneth. Memorial Services will be held at Apollo Baptist Church at 11611 N 51st Ave in Glendale, Friday, Dec 3rd at 10:30am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to American Cancer Society.
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Memories and Condolences
for Irma Johnson
Kristina Tench
January 10, 2011
Irma, I've never seen an Angel but I know you are the most beautiful one in Heaven. I will always cherish the memories I have of you. You were so much like a mother to me and I will never forget your wisdom and grace. Your heart was as beautiful as your smile. I will miss you always...that is until we meet again!
Forever Friends
December 30, 2010
To family and friends who loved our dear Irma.
Irma touched each of us in a special and unique way. We each have personal memories of one who loved unconditionally, taught by example and challenged each of us to be our best to the glory of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Irma lived life fully with passion and honesty, with highest regard for others. She loved people, she loved nature. I will never see a dolphin without thinking of her. I am thankful that God gave me Irma as the dearest of dear friends. Through her unwavering friendship, I learned to be a better person. I learned to love all, to forgive when hurt, to encourage to do right and good, to laugh, to cry, to play and to enjoy life. Above all, Irma prayed for me and my family. She was secure in God’s love and forgiveness, and in the love of her family.
Whether skiing the heights of the San Francisco Peaks or hiking the depths of the Grand Canyon, Irma was the special friend that each of us prays for and is forever blessed to find.
Irma, see you again on heaven’s ski slopes.
Miss you, my dear.
I thank my God upon every remembrance of you. Philippians 1:3
Love,
Your forever friend,
Ida
Kayle Knight
December 27, 2010
Moments Now Memories: Written by Kayle Knight
Sitting together on your bed
Upon your shoulder, I lay my head.
In each others arms we stay
We talk, we laugh
Til it grows late.
Moments I love
To spend with you
Each one creating
A memory new
Only you could understand
How much I need you to hold my hand.
Heaven knows you're my best friend,
It's nice to see your face again.
I sit myself on this bed
Upon my shoulder you lay your head.
Helplessly you cough and sputter
All we can do now
Is hold each other
Moments in time
Spent with you
Now each a memory
I'm flipping through
They try all they can to give the best of care
Not a bit of this really seems fair.
I press my lips to your face
Soon, I fear, you'll leave this place.
I whisper to you one last goodbye
Nowhere to go, but lie down and cry.
Pain sinks in, takes it's hold
I find my world dark, cold.
Moments of weakness
Wishing it wasn't true.
Holding tight to memories
Wishing they were you.
Now I'll need time to understand
Why you're not here to hold my hand.
Heaven now holds my best friend,
One day, I'll see your face again.
I love you Grandma and I miss you every minute of every day!
Love, Your "Sissy-Sue"
Angie Johnson
December 26, 2010
I know you are with God now,and no longer in pain,you will be thought of,loved and remembered for all the days of my life.Though you weren't my "real" mom, I loved you just like mine. Iloved when you called my "sissy" and your sass and spunk..I miss you so much,until I see you again!! You are the best mother in law EVER!!??
December 20, 2010
Irma, I so very much enjoyed getting to know you when you back for the family reunion. You are a very special person. While we miss you here, it's wonderful knowing that you are dancing in the streets of heaven, and we will get to meet again! Love, your cousin from Iowa - Gale Dunkin
Linda Kay Olivieri
December 20, 2010
I will miss you, Maxine (you know I could never call you Irma!). I will never forget what a blessing you and Gary were to me when mom passed away three years ago. Oh, what a wonderful reunion there was in heaven the moment you stepped foot on the streets of gold. I am sure that all of our loved ones who have gone before us were standing next to Jesus just waiting to welcome you to the Kingdom. The blessed hope keeps me going everyday. Just to hear Him say "Well done, thou good and faithful servant, enter into the joy of your Lord" [Matt. 25:21, 23] and knowing that my children walk in the Truth [3 John 4] are my only two goals in life, so that I may rejoice with Him in eternity. You will always remain in my heart as one of my most treasured cousins. May God bless and comfort those who remain and give them peace in knowing that you are safe at home. Until we meet again.
December 16, 2010
I am looking forward to our next Rummy Cube game. I can never seem to beat you. We were so lucky to have spent time with you at the dunes. You are a "special" lady!!!!! Carol Knowles
Larissa Gallagher
December 11, 2010
My beautiful Mama, how I miss you so! I know God will not give us more than we can handle...but I think this time, He has grossly overestimated me! My heart breaks anew with each day...sometimes, with each moment. I keep waiting for you to come home...I know that it is you waiting for me to come home now.
I love you so much Mama..I hope you always knew that!
I will Praise the Lord Most High!
Elizabeth McElvain
December 10, 2010
My life is a poem penned
by God
Dedicated to my
Beautiful Mother Irma
Born to be the child he created to see
He longed for His father to walk in me
I gave him my heart, He does his part
The gift of his grace he does impart.
The burdens we share they don’t seem fair Yet the love he has is so rare, he even numbers my every hair.
And with the ink that fills the quill
He masters even the spills we feel.
He has a sovereign plan,
His love steadfast,
Forever and Ever it will last!
Oh my beloved you are mine to keep
Your eyes are heavy; your body is weak,
I know the beginning and the end,
I have engraved you
in the palm of my hand.
You have covered my
insecurities and removed all my fear
My loved ones are gathered
yet I shed no tear.
I never imagined how my life would end, And all you’re heavenly Angels that you would send.
I slept, but my heart was awake
It is the voice of my beloved my soul to take!
Arise,
my darling Irma,
my beautiful bride,
Arise and come with me!
You have a fragrance all your own,
I love the way you smell,
Your love is better than life to me, soon you will be home.
I hear the sound of your breathing; I see your chest heaving,
Soon I will delight to hear you singing.
Forever to Praise Him in my New Life to come Only to see his shinning face in his blessed Son.
Deaths war is over, the victory won
All in the name of the Holy One.
You’re my knight in Shinning Armor!
You have paid an enormous price for me
The contract is sealed in your own blood!
You have prepared a beautiful room for me in your Castle,
I was poor and had no clothes; and in your wealth You provided a dazzling white dress for me to wear in your presence.
You have thrown a great party in my honor, a magnificent meal. I want to get up and serve you but, you would not have it.
You came and knelt before me and fed me from your own hand. You are not ashamed to be seen with me.
Who am I that arises like the dawn,
Fair as the moon, bright as the sun,
Majestic as the stars in procession.
I am his Bride, riding in royalty
Honored before all the people.
A display of His Splendor.
Written by Elizabeth McElvain
Inspired by my Savior Jesus Christ
I will Praise the Lord according to His Righteousness, and will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High. PSALM 7:17
Sarah (Marlo) Stahl
December 9, 2010
Even though I have not met Irma I do know that if it wasn't for her I would not have my lovely friend Liz (Jill) Irma did a great job of raising a wonderful friend.
Elizabeth McElvain
December 9, 2010
My dear sweet momma, I miss you so much my heart hurts! With all my heart I miss your embrace,your kisses, your smile, even your rebukes. I would give everything to hear your voice again. Watching you die was the hardest thing I have ever done. I will miss calling you on my birthday at 7:44 am Christmas morning!This Christmas you will spend it with Jesus!
God's Promise: I Am the resurrection and the life, he who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. John 11:25 Believe it, Believe it, Believe it!
Things that remain: Faith, Hope, Love!
We shall meet again on God's appointed date! I love You Momma, Elizabeth
Lynette Gray
December 8, 2010
My dear Irma. You were my walking and exercise partner. I had so many laughs with you and thank you so much for that.
Also, thank you for inviting me to your Bible study classes and giving me all the support during this past year. I love you and will miss you terribly! You were a great neighbor and friend!
December 5, 2010
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
SHEILA & PAUL TELLEZ
December 3, 2010
Irma, You were a "Special Friend", and I will Miss You. I was so saddened when I got the call about your passing, but I know that You are at Peace. I'm Thanking God that our "Paths" crossed. You were such a Joy to be around, always Smiling and YOU had such a "Bubbly" Personality. Rest In Peace. Our Love, Prayers & Sympathy go out to Your Family.
Judy Nero
December 2, 2010
My dear Irma,I will miss you so much. I am sorry I didn't spend more time with you during your illness. God just recieved a very special lady and he is smiling. .Your family is a true testament to the kind of person you were in our lifetime. Never without a smile on your face, you comforted everyone who needed a moment. I will never forget the wonderful times we spent together in the dunes and at home. See you later, my friend.
Love You, Judy
Jason Gallagher
December 2, 2010
Thank you so much mom for all you have done and what you have meant to me and my family. I will miss you so much mom. Your guidance, your understanding, your smile, will stay with me forever. Love you mom.
Laura Bowlby
December 2, 2010
Grandma: You were the best grandma a child could have. You were always patient, always joyful, always kind, and never selfish. You were an amazing, beautiful, and Godly women. God blessed us when he put you in our lives. I will always remember you smile, your laugh, and your scent... and I will always miss them. I love you so so so much!!! XOXOX
Deborah Turner
December 2, 2010
“The Angels beckon me from Heavens open door, and I can’t feel at home in this world anymore.”
You will forever missed and loved by so many people. I feel blessed to have been a part of your beautiful life.
Until We Meet Again..
I have gone to Heaven now, and I ask you not to cry.
God has new and wondrous plans for me, so dry your eyes.
This is my new beginning, a Crown awaited me.
I know that it must hurt right now,
but Sweetheart don’t you grieve.
Know that I'll be with you, living on inside your heart.
Although we're not together, we will never be apart.
You will hear me in the laughter,
of the children when they play.
When our Lord someday calls you Home,
I’ll be waiting at the Gate.
The sun will shine tomorrow,
and your heart will smile again.
So count each blessing here on earth,
until we meet again.
by Deborah Turner
December 2, 2010
Norma may God wrap his arms around you and your family in this time of need. We are so very sorry for your loss, but when you look up at the night sky and see the brightest star it is your mom smiling down on you. Lisa and Gilbert
Norma Bowlby
December 2, 2010
i love you so much mom and I will miss you..Im glad GOD gave you to me as my mommy, you are the strongest women I have ever known. I will always cherish the talks we had in your bedroom on your bed ,like the one when you said you just wanted to go see your daddy..Well say hi for me to grandpa..I await the day I will see and hug you again mama....I Love You More Than Cherry Pie!!! Your Daughter Norma
Fred Sobotka
December 2, 2010
You will be missed by those who knew and loved you.
Goodbye my friend.
Fred Sobotka
Lois Powell
December 2, 2010
I have known Irma for some years I didn't get to spend or visit with her often but when I did it was a blessing .Irma always had a warm welcoming hug for me always had a smile and always a positive look toward every thing and everyone. I will forever remember this about her. She will be missed ...
Larissa Gallagher
December 2, 2010
I love you so much mama! I miss you more than I ever believed imaginable. Thank you for all that you mean to me and my children. I will be ever thankful that God gave me the blessing of you as a mother! One day, I will see you again...may God hold you in his arms until I can once more. A mothers love is truly irreplaceable....thank you for loving me mama, even when I was most unlovable! ? Larissa
Norma Bowlby
December 2, 2010
Mom: you are the strongest women I have ever known, you have always encouraged us to be our self but to do it with GOD by our side. I will always cherish the time we had together especially the talks we had in your bedroom both of us on your bed talking about you going to see your daddy..I know I will see you again someday mama and I wait for that day, I Love You So Much And Miss You...More Than Cherry Pie!!!! Your Daughter Norma
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