Bernice Johnson

Elizabeth Johnson passed away December 30th, 2012 at her home in North Branch, Minnesota after a brief illness. Elizabeth was born October 29, 1915 on a farm in the Karlsborg community of Lincoln Township in Burnett County, Wisconsin and always considered that farm her home. She attended the Karlsborg grade school, attended Grantsburg High School and graduated from Webster High School. She took teachers training upon graduation from high school. She worked in the Twin Cities for Bridgeman's Ice Cream until 1952 when she returned to the home farm to care for her aging mother and father. In 1961, after caring for her parents, she returned to work in Minneapolis and was employed by several firms until her retirement from KP Manufacturing in 1982. She was preceded in death by her father, Henry Johnson, and mother Hattie (Wilson) Johnson; two brothers, Monroe and Chester; and one sister, Goldie Carlson. She is survived by two nephews, Gary Carlson (Cindy) of Moundsview, MN and Ron Carlson (Joleen) of Mound, MN; one niece, Virginia Bowles (Don) of Laporte, MN; six great nieces and nephews; 10 great-great nieces and nephews; and one great-great-great niece along with other relatives and friends. Elizabeth was extremely independent, a wonderful family historian, and enjoyed her family and friends immensely. Family holiday gatherings were always a great joy in her life. She took great pride and interest in each family member, helping out whenever she was asked. Elizabeth once said her favorite tree was the oak, “because it was strong and sturdy, the best wood there is.” She was our families oak tree. She will be sadly missed by all those whose life she touched. Funeral services will be held at the Webster Baptist Church with Pastor Tim Quinn officiating on January 5th, 2013 at 2 p.m. with visitation one hour before the service. Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Webster, WI is entrusted with the arrangements. Burial will be at the Karlsborg Cemetery in Lincoln Township, Webster, WI.