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Mary Lou Johnson

1935 - 2024

Mary Lou Johnson obituary, 1935-2024, Colorado Springs, CO

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1935

DIED

2024

Mary Johnson Obituary

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Mary Lou Johnson
July 10, 1935
August 19, 2024

Mary Lou Johnson of Colorado Springs passed away peacefully on August 19th, 2024, surrounded by family.
Mary Lou was born in Oil Lease-Leon, KS to Doris Lucille Dean. Mary Lou spent many happy times on her Aunt and Uncle Basore's farm in Wichita with her extended family. She graduated from Wesley School of Nursing in Wichita in 1956 and then married Wendell Johnson. While in Wichita they had four daughters and were active in the JayCees. They moved the family to Colorado in 1973. When Mary and Wendell retired they drove their motor home across the US and Canada. Mary continued to work in Home Health when in AZ. Mary is predeceased by her husband Wendell, daughter Stephanie Ann (AJ), granddaughter Wendie, and grandson Michael. Mary Lou is survived by her eldest daughter Charlotte and her husband Ron in Parker, and their children Jennifer, Jessica (and husband Josh), Austin (and wife Becky), and great-grandchildren Josh, Brett, Malacai, Gavin, Riley, Jaxson (and father Justin), Nolan and Vivian. She is also survived by daughter Lorraine (Lori) and husband Thomas in NH and youngest daughter Mary Catherine (CJ) in Colorado Springs. Donations are not necessary. Mary only wanted everyone to love each other, please!

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Published by The Gazette on Aug. 25, 2024.

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Ruth Ann Adomeit

January 4, 2025

Aunt Mary my moms 1/2 sister died in October 2024 mom was 96
Betty Jean Adomeit (Dauster)
My Address is 930 S Poseyvill rd Midland Mi 48640 ( I am at my sons home) my name is Ruth
I came with one older sister to stay for the summer when you lived in Kansas.
Barbara Lucille, Judith Marie, Ruth Ann
I have great feelings for your Moms passing.
God cumfort and give you peace and great insight.
Feel free to contact me for information if you wish
(989)430-5226
If you have contact with Lydell Susan Tom Charlene . Joanne please share with them.
Thank you
Ruth Ann

Corinne Williams

October 15, 2024

My husband used to shovel Mary´s driveway on Mount Estes. She was so sweet and kind. Our condolences to all of you. The neighborhood will miss her.

Jessie

September 5, 2024

My Grandma was the best woman. She taught us how lucky we were to have the family we did. She was always so full of love and acceptance. She is such an inspiration and I miss her every day. Give Papa, Michael, Wendie, Ann, and Claudia all hugs from me. Thank you for giving me the family I have. You were one heck of a matriarch and such a beautiful woman. I love you forever and always grandma

Nelda Dettwiler

August 31, 2024

"Mom CJ" as some of us called her, was the most accepting and loving woman I have ever met. It was always such a pleasure to be in her space, when she came to softball games, family and friend gatherings, even to our home a few times. She had time for everyone and we all felt loved by her. I talked with her many times about difficult things, and also about wonderful nursing things! I have so much respect for her and she is one of the people who influenced my decision to become a registered nurse. She also made the best green beans with bacon and onions and I still make them every summer! Love to the whole Johnson Family!

Karen Sandidge

August 31, 2024

Mom CJ (Mary Johnson) was always there at softball games and volleyball matches. I can still clearly here her voice yelling, "Go Mary Catherine!" She was like a second mom to me. We talked about so many important things in life and she taught me perspective when making tough decisions. I will cherish the memories that I have with her forever!! (Plus she made the best Chex Mix ever!).

Cindy Lopez

August 25, 2024

She would always give me her famous fudge every Christmas. She was always so kind to me.

Cindy Lopez

Cindy Jones

August 23, 2024

Mary taught me how to make the best chilli in town!! Which to this day over 20 years later I still make. I also learned from Mary and Wendel that homemade ice cream is always the best! They both were wonderful people. I am blessed to have had them in my life.

Lori Carver

August 22, 2024

Mom, thank you for all of the sacrifices you made for us over the past 67 years. Thank you for your unconditional love. Thank you for my life and family. Give Michael Drew, AJ, Wendie, Dad and Grandma a big hug from me. Love you to the moon and back!

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