Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday February 1, 1940
Olive Johnson – Olive Patterson, daughter of Elizabeth and Franklin Patterson, was born near Alpha, Henry county, Illinois, March 13, 1868, and passed away January 28, 1940, at her home in Clearmont, Mo. after an extended illness at the age of 71 years, 10 months and 15 days. She was converted at an early age and united with the Methodist church of which she remained faithful unto her death.
She removed with her parents to Page county, Iowa, in 1881, living near Yorktown. Five years later on February 18, 1886, she was united in marriage with Lewis L. [incoln] Johnson at her father’s home. To this union were born eight children. Two children, Jessie and Orson, died in infancy at ages of 10 months and 3 months, respectively. The other children are: Frank E. of Fleming, Colo.; Harve L. of Clearmont; Mrs. Edith Davis of Gravity, Ia.; Mrs. Lena Terry of Mercedes, Texas; Mrs. Grace Beemer of Gravity, Iowa; and James of Santa Maria, Texas.
Her husband preceded her in death on March 16, 1910.
She was the fifth child of a family of eleven children, four of whom survive her. They are: Mrs Ellen Cox of Burchard, Nebr; Mrs Alice Kennedy of Holton, Kan; Frank Patterson of Center, Colo, and Orson H Patterson of Holton, Kan.
Her life was an inspiration and an example to those who knew her. Her whole life was devoted unselfishly to her children, a true example of a devoted mother—simple, sincere, kind, sympathetic, loyal, religious and cheerful even in time of suffering.
Her passing is mourned by her children, brothers, sisters, ten grandchildren, and three great grandchildren, besides a host of other relatives, friends and acquaintances.
Services were held at Walker Funeral Home Monday afternoon in charge of Rev E L Woods, pastor of the Church of Christ. Soloist was Delvin Carter, accompanied by Aletha Hutchings. Pallbearers were Elmer Matlock and Holmes Metcalfe of Clearmont, Mo, Earl Grafft of Shambaugh, Elvin Beemer of Gravity, Earl Bearce of Coin and Earl Graham of Maryville, Mo. Burial was in Summit cemetery north of Yorktown.
Contributor: Julia Johnson (47176433) •