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Nancy Johnson Obituary

June 12, 1929 - April 23, 2014 Nancy Powers Johnson passed away peacefully in her home on April 23. Born in Pennsylvania to Marie Hughes Powers and Francis Michael Powers, Nancy came to California in 1942. She was preceded in death by her first husband, William Matthew Horrigan; by her second husband, Clarence (Kelly) Johnson, and her daughter, Kathleen Winfield. Nancy is survived by her sister, Mary Jane Tronson (Charles), her brother, Paul Michael Powers (Helene), her sister, Jacqueline Powers Doud (Robert), and five children: Robert Powers Horrigan (Gail); Maureen Ganzel (Jerry); John Michael Horrigan (Leah); Pamela Horrigan; Michelle Horrigan; eight grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Cabrini Literary Guild, the Cal Tech Associates, the Heritage Society of Mount St. Mary's College, and a benefactor of Holy Spirit Retreat Center and Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Burbank. Nancy was beloved by her countless friends and cherished by her loving family. A Mass celebrating her life will be held on Friday, May 2 at 10:30 A.M. at Holy Spirit Retreat Center, 4316 Lanai Rd., Encino 91436. In lieu of flowers, you may honor Nancy's memory with donations to Holy Spirit Retreat Center or Mount St. Mary's College

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Apr. 25 to Apr. 27, 2014.

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Dr Markku Savolainen

January 16, 2024

Dear Mrs. Johnson, as a testament to your family, I hope you and Kelly look down on the humble home town in which both Kelly and I grew up, Ishpeming. Kelly came from an immigrant family, Sweden, as my parent, Finland. I have his stubborn spirit. - Dr. Markku Savolainen

Patty

April 25, 2014

You have my deepest sympathy. May good memories provide solace for you and your family during this challenging time and may God provide you with the assurance that you will see your loved one again. (John 17:3)

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