Nancy Jean JOHNSON

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Name: Visitation for Nancy Jean JOHNSON
Start: 2016-01-26T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-01-27T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Washburn-McReavy Holcomb-Henry-Boom-Purcell Shoreview Funeral Chapel

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 24, 2016.

Age 84 of Shoreview Passed away Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016 Nancy was born in Virginia, MN to William and Milda Monat. She graduated from Macalester College in 1953 with a B.S. in Elementary Education. She taught kindergarten, first and second grades in Winona, San Diego and St. Paul for over 32 years, retiring from Jackson Elementary in 1992. She was a dedicated sister of P.E.O. for over 60 years. Nancy was a charter member of Presbyterian Church of the Way, in Shoreview, serving as a Deacon for many years. Preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Lori Jean. Survived by her husband of 58 years, George; children, Linda (Jeff Axtell) Johnson and David Johnson; grandchildren, Kenneth (Kayla), William, and Lori Gundrum; brother, William (Josephine) Monat; cousin, Richard (Beverly) Verket and many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation 4:00–8:00 PM, Tuesday, Jan. 26 at HOLCOMB-HENRY-BOOM-PURCELL Funeral Home, 515 Hwy 96 W at Mackubin, Shoreview. Memorial service 1:00 PM, Wednesday, Jan. 27 at Presbyterian Church of the Way, 3382 Lexington Ave. N., Shoreview (visitation noon – 1:00 PM). Interment Union Cemetery, Maplewood. Memorials preferred to the Alzheimer's Association at alz.org

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January 27, 2016

Michele Forde posted to the memorial.

January 25, 2016

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January 25, 2016

Christine and Laura Allen posted to the memorial.

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Michele Forde

January 27, 2016

Nancy was my son, Alex's, 2nd grade teacher. He was in her last class and when she retired, I wrote this little song which the children sang to her. She was a dear person, touching countless lives while shining her light in many directions.

Twinkle, twinkle near and far, Mrs. Johnson, you're a star.
You are nice and you are kind. Something good you always find.
Twinkle, twinkle near and far, Mrs. Johnson, you're a star.

Working hard, there's much to do. We have learned a lot from you.
Adding, trading, take-away, counting, money, time-of-day.

Write a story, read a book, at the black board, take a look.
Daily math, analogy, oral language there we see.

We have learned about the loon with its eerie, piercing tune;
Studied whales and dinosaurs. Learned their habits and much more.

There are changes in us all. We have grown since last fall.
What a difference you have made in our time in 2nd grade.

Thanks for all you've done for us. Pardon if we make a fuss.
Now you're teaching time is done. Please be happy and have fun.
Twinkle, twinkle near and far. Mrs. Johnson, you're a star.

I know she shines on.

Jane Keyes

January 25, 2016

Not only was Nancy a classy lady, but she was an excellent teacher. I loved working with her because I always learned so much about ways to do things and how to make second grade children feel special. She was especially helpful when a group of fifth and sixth graders did a history project about Frogtown. Thank you, Nancy. You hold a special spot in my heart.

Christine and Laura Allen

January 25, 2016

Nancy was a wonderful lady, she always had a smile on her face and was always so cheerful and fun to chat with when Laura and I came to visit. Nancy, you will be missed. You are such a lovely lady inside and out. Heaven has gained an amazing angel.

January 24, 2016

She was the best 2nd grade teacher she told me i one of her best students becky griese