Faith Johnson

OREGON-Faith Ann Johnson, age 89, died peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, May 21, 2012, at Sienna Meadows. She was born on May 8, 1923, in Madison, the daughter of Otto and Martha Brown. Faith married Howard Forrest Johnson in Madison. She worked at Oregon Manor for more than 30 years and part-time at Oregon Clinic. Faith was an active volunteer; she volunteered at HMC serving meals, assisted with meals for funeral services, and read to children at the Oregon Library. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, fishing, the outdoors, riding her bike in Oregon, playing cards, crossword puzzles, reading books, and being involved with family gatherings. Faith touched many lives, and will be remembered for her courage and ability to use comedy to heal many difficult situations. She is survived by her children, Jerald, Julie (Bradford), David (Cheryl), and Maria; grandchildren, Todd (Jennifer), Dawn (Buck), Jeff, Jerald Jr., Cameron, Susie, Christopher, Richard Jr., Melissa, Howard (Rhonda), Kristi (Andreas), Heather (Dave),and Miranda (fiancée, Marc); great-grandchildren, T.J., Elizabeth, Lauryn, Jadyn, Jace, Jagger, Cheyenne, Jacob, Mackenzie, and James; and step-great-grandchildren, Kevin and Sherri; and many adoring friends and family. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; sons, Thomas, Joey, Clarence, and Richard; and son-in-law, James. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at Noon on Thursday, May 24, 2012, with Father Gary Wankerl presiding. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Fitchburg, WI. 53711, or at agracehospicecare.org. The family would like to give special thanks to Agrace HospiceCare and the staff at Sierra Crest. We enjoyed sharing stories with you about Faith, and truly believe she will live on in our hearts. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Fitchburg, WI. 53711, or at agracehospicecare.org. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at Noon on Thursday, May 24, 2012, with Father Gary Wankerl presiding.