Arlene married the love of her life, Mervin Johnson, on August 5, 1961, in Tioga, ND in the Lutheran Church. Together, they farmed, ranched, and eventually settled on the original Johnson family homestead in Watford City, ND where they raised their four children. They welcomed, Brenda Stoner (Johnson) in 1962, Corene Nelson (Johnson) in 1963, Arlys Frazier (Johnson) in 1965, infant son Terrence Johnson in 1972, and Zane Johnson in 1976. Arlene and Mervin enjoyed their years on the Johnson family homestead by raising their children, ranching, farming, and spending time with their grandchildren until Mervin’s retirement in 2004.
Arlene was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who devoted her life to caring for her family, cows, horses, animals of all kinds, including her beloved kitties; Miss Kitty and Licorice, and especially her horse Farina. Arlene loved to socialize and spend time with others anytime she could. She also loved to spend time doing her puzzle books, reading scripture, playing pool, spending time outdoors on the ranch, and spending time with her family and friends. Arlene was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary, 50 Years in the Saddle Club, and Sons of Norway. Arlene cared dearly for her “Golden Girls Group,” which consisted of JoAnn Faulkner, Rita Hovet, and herself. She was an active member of the First Lutheran Church in Watford City, ND. Arlene’s infectious laugh, smile, and loving spirit will be missed by many.
Arlene is survived by; her siblings, JoAnn (Jack) Skarda, Keene, ND, Raymond (Lois) Blegen, Keene, ND; her children, her daughter, Corene (Jon) Nelson, Frederick, CO, her daughter, Arlys (Ray) Frazier, Watford City, her son, Zane Johnson, Buffalo, WY, her son-in-law Craig (Brenda) Stoner, Sheridan, WY; her Grandchildren, Cye Stoner, Austin, TX, Clay (Shelly) Stoner, Sheridan, WY, Patrick (Elizabeth Castro) Johnson, Minot, ND, Brett (Megdalyn) Johnson, Minot, ND, Alisa Nelson, Longmont, CO, Matthew (Brianna Perez) Nelson, USMC, Cadence Johnson, Billings, MT, Macy Johnson, Buffalo, WY, Sarah Johnson, Buffalo, WY; and her Great-Granddaughter, Margot Stoner, Sheridan, WY.
Arlene was preceded in death by; her beloved husband, Mervin Johnson; her daughter, Brenda Stoner; her son, Terrence Johnson; and her parents Eddie and Margaret Blegen.
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Arlene married the love of her life, Mervin Johnson, on August 5, 1961, in Tioga, ND in the Lutheran Church. Together, they farmed, ranched, and eventually settled on the original Johnson family homestead in Watford City, ND where they raised their four children. They welcomed, Brenda Stoner (Johnson) in 1962, Corene Nelson (Johnson) in 1963, Arlys Frazier (Johnson) in 1965, infant son Terrence Johnson in 1972, and Zane Johnson in 1976. Arlene and Mervin enjoyed their years on the Johnson family homestead by raising their children, ranching, farming, and spending time with their grandchildren until Mervin’s retirement in 2004.
Arlene was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who devoted her life to caring for her family, cows, horses, animals of all kinds, including her beloved kitties; Miss Kitty and Licorice, and especially her horse Farina. Arlene loved to socialize and spend time with others anytime she could. She also loved to spend time doing her puzzle books, reading scripture, playing pool, spending time outdoors on the ranch, and spending time with her family and friends. Arlene was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary, 50 Years in the Saddle Club, and Sons of Norway. Arlene cared dearly for her “Golden Girls Group,” which consisted of JoAnn Faulkner, Rita Hovet, and herself. She was an active member of the First Lutheran Church in Watford City, ND. Arlene’s infectious laugh, smile, and loving spirit will be missed by many.
Arlene is survived by; her siblings, JoAnn (Jack) Skarda, Keene, ND, Raymond (Lois) Blegen, Keene, ND; her children, her daughter, Corene (Jon) Nelson, Frederick, CO, her daughter, Arlys (Ray) Frazier, Watford City, her son, Zane Johnson, Buffalo, WY, her son-in-law Craig (Brenda) Stoner, Sheridan, WY; her Grandchildren, Cye Stoner, Austin, TX, Clay (Shelly) Stoner, Sheridan, WY, Patrick (Elizabeth Castro) Johnson, Minot, ND, Brett (Megdalyn) Johnson, Minot, ND, Alisa Nelson, Longmont, CO, Matthew (Brianna Perez) Nelson, USMC, Cadence Johnson, Billings, MT, Macy Johnson, Buffalo, WY, Sarah Johnson, Buffalo, WY; and her Great-Granddaughter, Margot Stoner, Sheridan, WY.
Arlene was preceded in death by; her beloved husband, Mervin Johnson; her daughter, Brenda Stoner; her son, Terrence Johnson; and her parents Eddie and Margaret Blegen.
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