Flora Johnson

FLORA JOHNSON Click here to view Flora's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID-- Flora Henrietta Stosich Johnson, 90, of Shelton, passed away May 14, 2010 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center from causes incident to age. Flora was born September 19, 1919, in Iona, Idaho to John Ivan Stosich and Flora Thekla Weidhaase Stosich. She attended schools in Iona and continued her education at Ricks College and Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. On March 15, 1944, she married Wayne Howard Johnson in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. They were blessed with three children. Wayne passed away on October 8, 1994. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She held many callings in the Relief Society, Young Women, and Primary. She sang for many years in the ward choir. Flora was a dedicated Visiting Teacher. One her most cherished experiences was when she and her husband served a mission to the Mississippi Jackson mission from 1991 to 1992. She attended the temple weekly for many years with dear friends who she loved to spend time with. Flora was a mother and homemaker. She taught school for 28 years at Iona Elementary. She enjoyed working outdoors, baking bread, writing letters, teaching, and most of all, spending time with her family. She was an outgoing people-person and a friend to everyone. Flora had a way of making everyone feel special. Survivors include: Daughter: LaRae (Brent) Moss, Rexburg, ID Son: Robert (Kristy)Johnson, Ririe, ID Son: Howard (Nancy) Johnson, Shelton, ID 18 Grandchildren & 18 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and five brothers; Adolf, Wally, Vaughn, Ralph, and Alvin. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 20, 2010 at the Shelton LDS Chapel, 198 North 4300 East, Rigby, with Bishop Danny Ferguson officiating. The family will visit with friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 South Ammon Road, and from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. prior to services at the church. Burial will be in the Ririe-Shelton Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Susan Sermon Harold and I are so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was a wonderful woman. Lowell J. Parkinson Dear LaRae and Brent: We were deeply saddened at the news of your Mother's passing. We are sure she was a kind, compassionate mother and neighbor. It's obvious she passed those Christian traits to her daughter, LaRae. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Verla J. Parkinson Lowell & Mardi Parkinson Maria Sanderson Anderson mande2335@aol.com To the Johnson Family: I wanted to send you a note from the Beth Hansen Sanderson Family. My mother had such fond memories of her lifelong friendship with Flora. They shared so many things throughout their lives together. Mom passed away March 9, 2009 and Flora came to both the viewing and the funeral. Mother said that they had talked about who would leave this life first. They had picked out music that was supposed to be played at each others funerals depending on which one was still here. The last few years of their lives they talked on the phone a lot and Flora would mail poetry, stories and notes to mother. It helped them to deal with the lonliness that was there for both of them. Mother talked of their going to college and being roomates. She talked of many things that she and Flora did together and it always made her smile. I am sure they are having a glorious reunion. They are with their husbands now and other family and friends that have passed on. I feel so strongly that Flora is happy and at peace as well as is my mother Beth. Take care all of you and be happy for her - she will be welcomed by the Lord as a Good and Faithful Servent. Please enjoy the flowers that were sent from the family - my mother would have wanted to send them had she been the one still here. Our love to you all - from the Beth H. Sanderson Family. C. Devon Sanderson S. Winn Sanderson Maria Sanderson Anderson Scott D. Sanderson Kathy Sanderson Wright Pamela Sanderson Metcalf Kevin L. Sanderson Candice Moore candice_land@hotmail.com You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are sorry for your loss. -Candice, Robert, Zach and Elsie Garth Dustin Larae, I am so sorry for your loss. I held your mother in high esteem! She is truly a lovely lady. I so appreciated her kindness to me. Kindest regards, Garth Dustin and Sheryl Coles shecoles@hotmail.com Sister Johnson was one of the most amazing women I have ever met. My life is better just by knowing her. I would look forward every year to get my Happy Birthday call from her. She was always so happy and cheerful to talk to. We will miss one of the truly great women of our ward family! Sheryl Hayes I am a cashier at Winco Foods and really enjoyed talking with your mother, she and her friend Jean Hammon were the nicest customers. Your Mother was always so friendly and sweet, I will really miss her. Julia and Scott Randall Larae, Robert, Howard and families: What a lovely service you presented for your Mother, today. I think, even with all the years of coaching from her, that she was very pleased by what was said and done....she'll probably even forgive you, Howard, for talking 25 minutes. It was all just done so well. We really enjoyed learning more about her and her life. And, of course, we will all miss her, but, I can't help but think how the postal service will miss the revenue she helped generate by all the stamps she bought over the years. Well done, Johnson children. May you find comfort in knowing you have served her well. Julia (and Scott) Peggy Johnson Hanis Thank you for sharing the video. I was unable to attend the services, but seeing the pictures was wonderful. My love and sincere condolences. Jim Wood Flora was very kind. I have very fond memories of her that will last a life time.