Doreen Janice Johnson

Doreen Johnson April 4, 1940 - June 16, 2025 Doreen Johnson, age 85, of Blaine, MN, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025. Born on April 4, 1940, in Hallock, MN, Doreen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, nurse, and friend. She married the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Johnson, on October 29, 1960, in Lancaster, MN, and together they raised two sons in Blaine, MN. Doreen worked as a dedicated nurse at Unity Hospital in Fridley, MN for over 35 years, mainly on the overnight shift in the maternity ward, caring for newborns and new mothers with kindness and grace. Her gentle spirit and calming presence touched countless lives. A loyal Green Bay Packers fan through and through, Doreen also loved shopping trips to Target and Kohl's, sun-drenched days in the yard, and camping with family. She had a camera at nearly every family gathering, making sure every moment-no matter how small-was captured (usually with the flash on). She found joy in the little things: feeding the birds, sipping coffee on walks with friends and neighbors, and making her yard picture-perfect-sometimes mowing the lawn multiple times a week to keep everything just right. Doreen also had a deep desire to remember and honor the people she loved. Her home was filled with handwritten notes, calendars, and scraps of paper where she jotted down important dates, family milestones, Packer Game scores, and to-do lists. Whether it was a grandchild's school event, a friend or family member birthday, or an idea she didn't want to forget, she made sure it was written down somewhere-proof of how much she cared. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Tammy Johnson, and Kurt and Barb Johnson; her grandchildren Amanda and Kyle Laabs, Ashley Johnson, Erik Johnson, and Gina Johnson; her niece Julie Evans; nephews Todd Evans, Jim Glad, and Carter Glad; and her brother and sister-in-law, Dennis and Barb Glad. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bob; her parents, Edward and Svea Glad; her brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Anna Glad; and nephews Taylor Glad and Corey Glad. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, June 24, at 11:30 a.m. at Washburn-McReavy Chapel in Coon Rapids, MN, with visitation beginning at 10:30 a.m. A burial will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Doreen will be remembered for her warm heart, her unwavering devotion to family, and her ability to find joy in everyday moments. She will be deeply missed.

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Doreen Janice Johnson

April 4, 1940 - June 16, 2025

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