Vilolet was born on Oct. 9, 1909, in Shanghai, Warren County, Il., the daughter of Carl J. and Victoria (Nelson) Johnson. She married David D. Park in 1934 in Morrison, Il. He preceded her in death in 1984.
Violet was employed at Eagle Foods, Milan, Il, and the former Lutheran Hospital, Moline. She volunteered for many years with Project Now, and was, an active member of Silvis Heights Baptist Church for 57 years. She was a member of the WSO class at her church. Violet was an avid reader and was seldom seen without a book in her hand. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and crocheting, and donated numerous afghans to the missionary cupboard at her church.
Violet is survived by five children and their spouses: Marie (Les) Luft, DeWitt, Ia.; Elliot (Ruth) Park, Washington, Il; Diane (Howard) Davenport, Milan, IL; Carolyn (Jack) Wiese, Eldridge, IA; and Stanley (Joyce) Park, Glendale, AZ. Also surviving Violet are one brother, Robert (Gertrude) Johnson of Teague, TX, three sisters, Eunice (J.R.) Atkinson of Corpus Christi, TX, Bernyce McNealy, Umatilla, FL, and Gerthrude McCord, Galesburg, IL, and 20 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and three sisters.
Vilolet was born on Oct. 9, 1909, in Shanghai, Warren County, Il., the daughter of Carl J. and Victoria (Nelson) Johnson. She married David D. Park in 1934 in Morrison, Il. He preceded her in death in 1984.
Violet was employed at Eagle Foods, Milan, Il, and the former Lutheran Hospital, Moline. She volunteered for many years with Project Now, and was, an active member of Silvis Heights Baptist Church for 57 years. She was a member of the WSO class at her church. Violet was an avid reader and was seldom seen without a book in her hand. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and crocheting, and donated numerous afghans to the missionary cupboard at her church.
Violet is survived by five children and their spouses: Marie (Les) Luft, DeWitt, Ia.; Elliot (Ruth) Park, Washington, Il; Diane (Howard) Davenport, Milan, IL; Carolyn (Jack) Wiese, Eldridge, IA; and Stanley (Joyce) Park, Glendale, AZ. Also surviving Violet are one brother, Robert (Gertrude) Johnson of Teague, TX, three sisters, Eunice (J.R.) Atkinson of Corpus Christi, TX, Bernyce McNealy, Umatilla, FL, and Gerthrude McCord, Galesburg, IL, and 20 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and three sisters.
Family Members
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Bert M. Johnson
1911–1982
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Margaret N. Johnson Smith
1912–2002
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Ivan K Johnson
1914–1916
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Grace Irene Johnson Watters
1915–2001
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Gladys Louise Johnson Burkett
1918–2001
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Gertrude "Trudy" Johnson McCord
1920–2020
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Evelyn Bernice Johnson McNealy
1922–2016
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Eunice Johnson Atkinson
1924–2006
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Richard C Johnson
1927–2003
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