Dorothy A. Johnson, age 89 of Eau Claire, died peacefully on February 17, 2014, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. She was born December 25, 1924, in Livingston, MT, to John and Lena (Bird) McDonald. She married Duane "Unk" Johnson on December 9, 1945 at Grace Lutheran Church in Eau Claire. She supported the WWII war effort by building ammunition at Presto Industries and volunteering for American Red Cross. She worked for a time at Samuelson's department store before becoming an at-home mom. She enjoyed ceramics, doll collecting and restoration, sewing, bowling and playing cards with family and friends. Dorothy also enjoyed many trips to the west coast to visit her parents, siblings and many nieces and nephews in the Tacoma, Washington area. Dorothy is survived by three daughters, Billie (Larry) Voss, Barbara (Thomas) Knowlton, Debra (William) Nehring; three sons, Gary (Kathy) Johnson, Craig (Kari) Johnson and Timothy (Tasha) Johnson; grandsons, Jeff (Kris), Greg (Rianna), and Dan Voss, Jamison (Angela) Knowlton, Billy ( Megan) and Jesse Nehring and Bryce Johnson; granddaughters, Stacie (Chris) Tollaksen, Trista, Shonna, and Danika Pavelski, Cassandra and Alexandra Johnson and Evelyn Johnson; and a step-grandson, Gene (Deanna) Schleusner; great-grandchildren; Alex Christianson, Jakob and Emma Voss, Teagan, Jalen and Grayson Knowlton, Alexis and Mitchell Schleusner, Madeline and Isabella Tollaksen, Norah Nehring, Tahlia and Tula Porter; Dean and Riley Erickson. She is further survived by four sisters; Darlene Corrado, Kathy (Bob) Thornhill, Judy (Ralph) Kastner, Jean Stinchcomb and one brother Jack (Cecilia) McDonald. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Duane, in 1999; brother, Tom McDonald; mother and father-in-law; Melvin and Lela Johnson; brother-in-laws; Jack Corrado, Wallace Johnson, and Richard Johnson. Sister-in-laws Gail McDonald, Lucille Johnson and Carol Johnson. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 on Thursday, February 20, 2014, at Lenmark Gomsrud Linn Funeral Home, 814 First Avenue, Eau Claire. Funeral Service will be at 11 a.m. at Saving Grace Lutheran Church, 2124 Eastridge Center, Eau Claire, with a visitation one hour prior to the service at church. Pastor David J. Irgens will be officiating. Interment will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Eau Claire. The family would like to thank the medical staff in the CCU at Sacred Heart Hospital for their care and compassion. The family would also like to extend thanks to Home Instead for their many years of in home support to Dorothy that allowed her to stay independent in her home. And a special thanks to Pastor David Irgens for helping the family through this difficult time. Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free I'm following the path God has laid, you see. I took his hand when I heard his call. I turned my back and left it all. If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joys. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Yes, these things I too, will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, I savored much, Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch. Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts, and peace to thee. God wanted me now, He set me free. Irish author unknown In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations in memory of Dorothy to Saving Grace Lutheran Church.

Service Information

Cemetery

St. Patrick's Cemetery 2000 Omaha Street Eau Claire WI 54701

Visitation

Thursday, February 20 2014 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral & Cremation Services 814 First Avenue Eau Claire WI 54703

Visitation

Friday, February 21 2014 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Saving Grace Lutheran Church 2124 EastRidge Center Eau Claire WI 54701

Funeral Service

Friday, February 21 2014 11:00 AM

Saving Grace Lutheran Church 2124 EastRidge Center Eau Claire WI 54701