Elnor Johnson, 91, of Moorhead, MN, died March 8, 2010, at Eventide Lutheran Home in Moorhead.
Elnor Henrietta Becker was born Sept. 12, 1918, in Mahnomen, MN, to Ella and William Becker. She was baptized on Sept. 23, 1918, and confirmed on April 9, 1933, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mahnomen. She graduated from Mahnomen High School in 1936.
Elnor married Raymond Henry Johnson in Mahnomen on June 6, 1937. They lived in Jackson, MN, Estherville, IA, and Mankato, MN, before returning to Mahnomen in 1958.
Elnor raised five children and worked in retail and at Multi-County Nursing Service. Upon her retirement Elnor and Ray moved to Hawley, MN, and eventually settled in Moorhead.
Elnor was kind, gracious, gentle and strong. She loved spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren, as well as many other relatives and friends over the years. She grew beautiful flowers and vegetables in her gardens and preserved the "fruits of her labor". She was known for her superb cooking and baking skills. Countless guests enjoyed her freshly baked homemade bread and coffee cakes. Elnor was a gifted seamstress who made clothes for her family when they were young and turned into a talented quilter in later years. Elnor was a member of Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Moorhead. She previously attended Hawley Lutheran Church and Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
Elnor was an active participant in church and community activities. She attended Birthday Club, Homemaker's Group, Book Club, Ladies Aid and various church circles and Bible study groups. She liked being a part of bowling leagues, and after moving to Moorhead, regularly volunteered at the Moorhead Thrift Shop.
Elnor is survived by three daughters, Kathleen (Lamont) Hamre of Clive, IA, Judith (David) Workin of Fargo, ND, and Susan (Jerry) Rogers of Moorhead; and a son, Kent (Cindi) Johnson of Sioux Falls, SD. She leaves 11 grandchildren, William (Gwen) Wellner of Andover, MN, Mark Wellner of Mankato, MN, Jill (Duane) Hanley of Lino Lakes, MN, Jeffrey (Carmella) Hamre of Clarksville, TN, Michael Hamre of West Des Moines, IA, Lisa Workin of Eagan, MN, Michelle Workin (Jon Drucker) of Eagan, Christopher (Nicolle) Rogers of Columbus, OH, Melinda (Joseph) Whetham of Salt Lake City, UT, and Elizabeth (Jason) Stelter and Gretchen Johnson, of Sioux Falls, SD. Elnor is also survived by eleven great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Sylvia Rae Wellner; son-in-law, William Wellner; brothers, Merlin Becker and Lloyd "Dick" Becker; and sisters, Esther Becker Schauland and Norma Becker Maus.
Elnor's family wishes to thank Dr. Emil Steinke and everyone involved in her care at the Eventide campus over the years and especially in the past few months. We appreciate the care and kindness you have given to our mother and grandmother.
Visitation: Thursday from 6-8 PM in Korsmo Funeral Service, Moorhead, and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church.
Funeral: Friday, March 12, 2010, at 11 AM in Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Moorhead.
Burial: Friday at 3 PM in Riverside Cemetery, Mahnomen, MN.
Elnor Henrietta Becker was born Sept. 12, 1918, in Mahnomen, MN, to Ella and William Becker. She was baptized on Sept. 23, 1918, and confirmed on April 9, 1933, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mahnomen. She graduated from Mahnomen High School in 1936.
Elnor married Raymond Henry Johnson in Mahnomen on June 6, 1937. They lived in Jackson, MN, Estherville, IA, and Mankato, MN, before returning to Mahnomen in 1958.
Elnor raised five children and worked in retail and at Multi-County Nursing Service. Upon her retirement Elnor and Ray moved to Hawley, MN, and eventually settled in Moorhead.
Elnor was kind, gracious, gentle and strong. She loved spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren, as well as many other relatives and friends over the years. She grew beautiful flowers and vegetables in her gardens and preserved the "fruits of her labor". She was known for her superb cooking and baking skills. Countless guests enjoyed her freshly baked homemade bread and coffee cakes. Elnor was a gifted seamstress who made clothes for her family when they were young and turned into a talented quilter in later years. Elnor was a member of Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Moorhead. She previously attended Hawley Lutheran Church and Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
Elnor was an active participant in church and community activities. She attended Birthday Club, Homemaker's Group, Book Club, Ladies Aid and various church circles and Bible study groups. She liked being a part of bowling leagues, and after moving to Moorhead, regularly volunteered at the Moorhead Thrift Shop.
Elnor is survived by three daughters, Kathleen (Lamont) Hamre of Clive, IA, Judith (David) Workin of Fargo, ND, and Susan (Jerry) Rogers of Moorhead; and a son, Kent (Cindi) Johnson of Sioux Falls, SD. She leaves 11 grandchildren, William (Gwen) Wellner of Andover, MN, Mark Wellner of Mankato, MN, Jill (Duane) Hanley of Lino Lakes, MN, Jeffrey (Carmella) Hamre of Clarksville, TN, Michael Hamre of West Des Moines, IA, Lisa Workin of Eagan, MN, Michelle Workin (Jon Drucker) of Eagan, Christopher (Nicolle) Rogers of Columbus, OH, Melinda (Joseph) Whetham of Salt Lake City, UT, and Elizabeth (Jason) Stelter and Gretchen Johnson, of Sioux Falls, SD. Elnor is also survived by eleven great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Sylvia Rae Wellner; son-in-law, William Wellner; brothers, Merlin Becker and Lloyd "Dick" Becker; and sisters, Esther Becker Schauland and Norma Becker Maus.
Elnor's family wishes to thank Dr. Emil Steinke and everyone involved in her care at the Eventide campus over the years and especially in the past few months. We appreciate the care and kindness you have given to our mother and grandmother.
Visitation: Thursday from 6-8 PM in Korsmo Funeral Service, Moorhead, and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church.
Funeral: Friday, March 12, 2010, at 11 AM in Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Moorhead.
Burial: Friday at 3 PM in Riverside Cemetery, Mahnomen, MN.
Elnor Johnson, 91, of Moorhead, MN, died March 8, 2010, at Eventide Lutheran Home in Moorhead.
Elnor Henrietta Becker was born Sept. 12, 1918, in Mahnomen, MN, to Ella and William Becker. She was baptized on Sept. 23, 1918, and confirmed on April 9, 1933, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mahnomen. She graduated from Mahnomen High School in 1936.
Elnor married Raymond Henry Johnson in Mahnomen on June 6, 1937. They lived in Jackson, MN, Estherville, IA, and Mankato, MN, before returning to Mahnomen in 1958.
Elnor raised five children and worked in retail and at Multi-County Nursing Service. Upon her retirement Elnor and Ray moved to Hawley, MN, and eventually settled in Moorhead.
Elnor was kind, gracious, gentle and strong. She loved spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren, as well as many other relatives and friends over the years. She grew beautiful flowers and vegetables in her gardens and preserved the "fruits of her labor". She was known for her superb cooking and baking skills. Countless guests enjoyed her freshly baked homemade bread and coffee cakes. Elnor was a gifted seamstress who made clothes for her family when they were young and turned into a talented quilter in later years. Elnor was a member of Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Moorhead. She previously attended Hawley Lutheran Church and Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
Elnor was an active participant in church and community activities. She attended Birthday Club, Homemaker's Group, Book Club, Ladies Aid and various church circles and Bible study groups. She liked being a part of bowling leagues, and after moving to Moorhead, regularly volunteered at the Moorhead Thrift Shop.
Elnor is survived by three daughters, Kathleen (Lamont) Hamre of Clive, IA, Judith (David) Workin of Fargo, ND, and Susan (Jerry) Rogers of Moorhead; and a son, Kent (Cindi) Johnson of Sioux Falls, SD. She leaves 11 grandchildren, William (Gwen) Wellner of Andover, MN, Mark Wellner of Mankato, MN, Jill (Duane) Hanley of Lino Lakes, MN, Jeffrey (Carmella) Hamre of Clarksville, TN, Michael Hamre of West Des Moines, IA, Lisa Workin of Eagan, MN, Michelle Workin (Jon Drucker) of Eagan, Christopher (Nicolle) Rogers of Columbus, OH, Melinda (Joseph) Whetham of Salt Lake City, UT, and Elizabeth (Jason) Stelter and Gretchen Johnson, of Sioux Falls, SD. Elnor is also survived by eleven great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Sylvia Rae Wellner; son-in-law, William Wellner; brothers, Merlin Becker and Lloyd "Dick" Becker; and sisters, Esther Becker Schauland and Norma Becker Maus.
Elnor's family wishes to thank Dr. Emil Steinke and everyone involved in her care at the Eventide campus over the years and especially in the past few months. We appreciate the care and kindness you have given to our mother and grandmother.
Visitation: Thursday from 6-8 PM in Korsmo Funeral Service, Moorhead, and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church.
Funeral: Friday, March 12, 2010, at 11 AM in Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Moorhead.
Burial: Friday at 3 PM in Riverside Cemetery, Mahnomen, MN.
Elnor Henrietta Becker was born Sept. 12, 1918, in Mahnomen, MN, to Ella and William Becker. She was baptized on Sept. 23, 1918, and confirmed on April 9, 1933, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mahnomen. She graduated from Mahnomen High School in 1936.
Elnor married Raymond Henry Johnson in Mahnomen on June 6, 1937. They lived in Jackson, MN, Estherville, IA, and Mankato, MN, before returning to Mahnomen in 1958.
Elnor raised five children and worked in retail and at Multi-County Nursing Service. Upon her retirement Elnor and Ray moved to Hawley, MN, and eventually settled in Moorhead.
Elnor was kind, gracious, gentle and strong. She loved spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren, as well as many other relatives and friends over the years. She grew beautiful flowers and vegetables in her gardens and preserved the "fruits of her labor". She was known for her superb cooking and baking skills. Countless guests enjoyed her freshly baked homemade bread and coffee cakes. Elnor was a gifted seamstress who made clothes for her family when they were young and turned into a talented quilter in later years. Elnor was a member of Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Moorhead. She previously attended Hawley Lutheran Church and Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
Elnor was an active participant in church and community activities. She attended Birthday Club, Homemaker's Group, Book Club, Ladies Aid and various church circles and Bible study groups. She liked being a part of bowling leagues, and after moving to Moorhead, regularly volunteered at the Moorhead Thrift Shop.
Elnor is survived by three daughters, Kathleen (Lamont) Hamre of Clive, IA, Judith (David) Workin of Fargo, ND, and Susan (Jerry) Rogers of Moorhead; and a son, Kent (Cindi) Johnson of Sioux Falls, SD. She leaves 11 grandchildren, William (Gwen) Wellner of Andover, MN, Mark Wellner of Mankato, MN, Jill (Duane) Hanley of Lino Lakes, MN, Jeffrey (Carmella) Hamre of Clarksville, TN, Michael Hamre of West Des Moines, IA, Lisa Workin of Eagan, MN, Michelle Workin (Jon Drucker) of Eagan, Christopher (Nicolle) Rogers of Columbus, OH, Melinda (Joseph) Whetham of Salt Lake City, UT, and Elizabeth (Jason) Stelter and Gretchen Johnson, of Sioux Falls, SD. Elnor is also survived by eleven great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Sylvia Rae Wellner; son-in-law, William Wellner; brothers, Merlin Becker and Lloyd "Dick" Becker; and sisters, Esther Becker Schauland and Norma Becker Maus.
Elnor's family wishes to thank Dr. Emil Steinke and everyone involved in her care at the Eventide campus over the years and especially in the past few months. We appreciate the care and kindness you have given to our mother and grandmother.
Visitation: Thursday from 6-8 PM in Korsmo Funeral Service, Moorhead, and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church.
Funeral: Friday, March 12, 2010, at 11 AM in Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Moorhead.
Burial: Friday at 3 PM in Riverside Cemetery, Mahnomen, MN.
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