Virginia Johnson
March 26, 1930 ~ November 4, 2020
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Virginia M. Johnson, 90, Fargo passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Essentia Health, Fargo.
Virginia was born March 26, 1930 in Fargo, North Dakota to William and Ada Martin. She grew up on her family farm in Chaffee, ND where she graduated from Chaffee High School. She earned her teacher’s certificate and taught for a few years before graduating from Valley City State Teacher’s College where she met Leon Johnson. They were married on August 11, 1962 at Chaffee, ND. She continued to teach in various cities where Leon was Superintendent. Leon passed away on August 14, 2017.
She enjoyed knitting, sewing, writing and reading many books. Her faith and family were very important to her, especially her grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Fargo.
She is survived by her children; Lance (Dana) Johnson, Fargo, ND, Marna (fiancé Mark Burd) Gietzen, Sioux Falls, SD, Neale (Denise) Johnson, Dilworth, MN; 10 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; brother, Roger Martin, Napoleon, ND and sister, Rose (Pat) Markovic, Wilmington, DE and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Leon, siblings, Cal Martin, Al Martin, Wesley Martin, Bill Martin and Phil Martin.
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Mrs. Johnson was one of my favorite people. She was always there for me and I adored her! Please know that your whole family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Thinking of you! She was a great lady & friend!
Had many cups of coffee with her! Always enjoyed
Our conversations! She is at peace wth loved it nes!
Our sincere sympathy to your family at the loss of your Mother. She was a sweet lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.
Virginia was precious. Gentle, tough, so very intelligent, caring, perceptive, and bold, self assured. She was a remarkable person. I am grateful for knowing her.
Aunt Gin was special to me as you know. My heart aches at her passing.
So many good memories of Aunt Gin. Her optimism and love of life were infectious. I don’t think I ever left her home without a sack full of memorabilia about the Martin Family.
Extending heartfelt sympathy to the Johnson families. My sister, Janet Johnson, really enjoyed visiting with Virginia. I remember Virginia’s friendly, welcoming smile.
Aunt Virginia was a wealth of information about Martin family history. Will miss her stories and her kindness.
Aunt Gin will be greatly missed by her family and friends, our thoughts are with them all. She was an exceptional person and lived a very fulfilling life, we are deeply saddened by her passing.
I will miss Aunt Virginia’s stories and family history lessons, She was a wonderful person and will be deeply missed.
When I look back on my life I often think of what it was like raising my children.
As a mother and grandmother I appreciate all those who helped raise them ……those who walked beside me, encouraged me, who shared their laps with and loved my children and all children with abounding love. Who always loved anyway beyond a child’s naughtiness or limitations. Virginia was one of them and I am eternally grateful. Virginia shared with me the longing she and Leon had for children and how those precious little ones finally appeared. Lance, Marna and Neale you have lost a dear dear person and have gained a great example of how to pass on the gifts your mother gave you.
I am so sorry. I am viewing online and keeping you all in my heart and sending love.
Heather Aikin
Aunt Gin and Uncle Leon were my godparents and no matter how old I got, they always sent a word of love on my birthday or Christmas. Aunt Gin had so much knowledge and history of the Martin family, and I would love to listen to her stories of growing up on the farm. She was brave, intelligent, full of grace and kindness, and fiercely protective of her family. I was fortunate to spend my birthday with her two years ago, where we reminisced and she regaled us with incredible memories. I will miss her very much. My thoughts and prayers are with Lance, Marna and Neale and their families.