Ida Louise Johnson

Ida Louise Johnson, age 86, passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2012 in Bellingham. She was born October 10, 1925 in Eureka Township, Ward County, North Dakota to John Carl and Eva (Bowen) Lade. She married naval aviator, Jim Andrew Johnson and they left North Dakota in 1963 with their children to live in Fort St. John, BC on a farm and Ida began working for Simpson-Sears. In the early 70s, they moved to Abbotsford, BC where Ida continued working for Sears. Later they moved to White Rock and Ida opened her home and heart as a foster mother. In the late 70s, they moved to Birch Bay, WA where they built a home together. During this time, Ida was a bookkeeper for Pt. Roberts gas station. In 1998, Ida moved to Blaine and was very active member of Grace Lutheran Church in Blaine. She loved the Lord and made sure that all her children and grandchildren were baptized. At her apartment complex in Blaine, she became the go to person and helped everyone when needed. She was a very caring person and a friend to many. 3 years ago, Ida moved into Orchard Park Assisted Living. She tended a beautiful garden, and became good friends with both the residents and staff. Ida was an excellent bowler and an avid crossword puzzle fan. She enjoyed playing the card game skip-bo, watching Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune and loved her gardens. Ida was preceded in death by her 3 sisters and 4 brothers; and special friend Virgil York. She is survived by her 5 children, Judith and her husband Byron, James and his wife Mitzi, Vicki, whose husband John died in 2007, Jerry and his wife Frances and Kevin and his wife Shirley; 11 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren, nephew (like a son) Rick and his wife Carolyn; numerous nieces and nephews, Esther Carlson, many relatives, and good friends Judy Walker, Millie and Rose Hetman. She loved being a Mom to so many. Ida was loved dearly by her family and friends, and she will be missed by all who knew her The family is grateful to the staff at Orchard Park Assisted Living, for the loving care they provided. Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Suite 800, Washington DC 20004, www.lung.org A memorial service will be held Monday, September 17th, 1:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 702 G Street in Blaine. Please sign the online guest book and share your thoughts and memories of Ida. Farewell Tribute Information Memorial Service: Monday, September 17th at 1:00 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church 702 G Street in Blaine Donations Information Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Suite 800, Washington DC 20004, www.lung.org

Ida Louise Johnson

October 10, 1925 - September 6, 2012