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HARRIETT ANN HUNTER JOHNSON GREEN VALLEY, Ariz. - Harriett Ann Hunter Johnson born August 1, 1926, died May 28, 2013. Married Robert E. Johnson in 1947, and together raised 6 children and owned and operated Hard Rock Dairy Farm in Rockford, IL, which became Hard Rock Game Farm in the late 1960's, raising elk and buffalo. Harriett was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; youngest daughter, Amy; and first grandchild, Star. Harriett is survived by her siblings, Bernadette Johnson, Merrylyn von Cramm, Richard Hunter, Elinor (Dick) Bond, Charles Hunter, and Janet Avery. Surviving children include Susan Kyle, Lynn (Le) Denniston, Robyn A. Johnson, Robert S. (Connie) Johnson, Jill (Neil) Chagnon. Grandchildren include Victoria (Jim) Clark, Robert (Paula) Kyle, Laura Sosa, Madeline Johnson, Amy Denniston, Sara Eddie, Neil O'Dell, Paul Griffen, Holly Hemphill, Erik and Ashtyn Johnson, Jesse, Rebecca and Juliette Chagnon, W. David Hardin; 13 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Harriet trained as a U.S. Army nurse, graduating in 1945, and later served many years in the U.S. Postal Service. Retiring to Green Valley, Arizona, as an animal lover, she volunteered for many years with the Green Valley Animal League. Global travel to see the natural wonders was her passion. A good book and entertaining were her pastimes. She had a special way to make everyone at home and welcome. Harriett will be missed by family and friends and the many other lives she touched. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Animal League of Green Valley Arizona, 1600 W. Duval Mine Road, Green Valley, AZ 85614 or any local humane society.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Jun. 8 to Jun. 9, 2013.

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Barbara Hyde Mrozek

June 29, 2013

I briefly knew Harriet (when I was 15 and she was 17) as she was the sister of my best friend, Bernadette Hunter. I remember that she was very lively and full of fun. I found this obituary accidentally as I was looking for Bernadette's tel. no. Harriet sounds like she was a wonderful person and I'm sure her family all miss her. My email is: [email protected].

Judy VanHeesch

June 9, 2013

My condolences David and all of Harriets family. She is reunited with her daughter and my good friend Amy. Such a gracious lady. My fond memory is making construction paper Easter baskets at her house.

Robert Kyle Family

June 8, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful Grandmother. We love you and miss you. We will hold you in our hearts forever~

Pixie Fontechia

June 8, 2013

I have many fond memories of Aunt Harriett. She was such an animal lover, like me. My favorite memory was the day I got to hold a black bear cub in my arms and the way it "purred" as it sucked on my arm.
God bless, sweet lady! You are safe in the arms of our Lord now.
Pixie Johnson Fontechia
Cadiz, KY.

Michael Hunter

June 8, 2013

I have some good memories of my Aunt Harriett, but three I wish to share. In the mid 50's when our home caught fire my 3 brothers and I were homeless, she took us in and fed us. When my Dad (her brother Logan) died in 89', my Aunt very generously picked up the tad at the VFW wake for my Mother, who at the time was hurting financially. She recently helped my brother Jay out by providing him a home and Christmas presents as he was homeless. She was also instrumental in getting all of us together for a family reunion which continues today. I will miss her, as she was a very generous soul and one great lady.

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