Pauline Johnson

MEMORIALS MAY BE MADE TO THE MISSOURI VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FOR THE YOUTH MISSION TRIP OR THE VOLUNTEERS IN MISSION

Pauline Avadele (Anderson) Johnson was born March 14, 1921, to John Paul and Nellie (Erickson) Anderson in Storm Lake, Iowa. Pauline grew up in Albert City and graduated from high school in 1939. After graduation she moved to Omaha, Nebraska to live with her mother and she worked at Brandeis and Swanson's. In 1950 Pauline married Alvin "Al" Johnson in the Evangelical Free Church in Albert City, Iowa. The couple lived in Missouri Valley, Iowa where they raised their family. Pauline was a devoted mother and homemaker. In 1965 the couple purchased the Dairy Sweet and worked together until Al's death in 1984. Pauline sold the business and continued to live in Missouri Valley. In 2003 she moved to Kovar Court.

Pauline was a member of the Missouri Valley United Methodist Church. She was active in the ladies circle and other activities in the church. God was first in her life. She lived to serve and love her Lord and Savior and took every opportunity to tell others of his love. Pauline loved to play the piano, attend Bible studies, and read. She also enjoyed house plants, embroidery work, and playing Chinese checkers. She loved all animals and had many pets. Her two favorite pets were her dogs, Babe and Angel.

Pauline died December 9, 2010, at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa at the age of 89 years, eight months, and 25 days.

Pauline was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Al Johnson; and three brothers, Russell, Emery and Wesley Johnson. She is survived by her three children, Shurmaine and her husband Bill McAlpine of Lenox, Iowa, Sandra and her husband Walt Billingham of Austin, Texas, Danny Johnson and his wife Renee of Eldorado Hills, California; seven grandchildren; four great grandsons; sister, Mildred Anderson of Fort Dodge, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services
10:30 am Monday, December 13, 2010
United Methodist Church
Missouri Valley, Iowa

Clergy
Rev. Kim Crummer
Rev. Dr. DeeAnn Klapp

Musicians
Kevin Anderson
Trisha Jones & Cathy Harper

Selections
"Precious Lord, Take My Hand"
"Nearer My God to Thee"
"Softly & Tenderly Jesus is Calling"

Congregational Hymns
"Amazing Grace" #378
"Wonderful Words of Life" #600

Honorary Pall Bearers
Beth Zittritsch ~ Shelly McAlpine
Melissa Billingham ~ Aimee Johnson ~ Jill Johnson

Pall Bearers
Bill McAlpine ~ Mark McAlpine
Walter Billingham ~ Daniel Billingham
Jacob Billingham ~ Trevor Johnson

Final Resting Place
Calhoun Cemetery
Rural Logan, Iowa