Beverly Rosemarie Johnson

Beverly Johnson was born into the family of Alex and Josephine Anderson on June 12, 1930 in Kost Minnesota. She was the youngest of three daughters. She and her sisters, Phyllis and Love Etta grew up among a joyful, close knit extended family; who all worked hard, enjoyed laughter, were active in their church and loved the Lord. Bev gave her heart to Jesus at an early age and remained steadfast in her faith throughout her life. After graduating from North Branch High School, Bev worked in North Branch for a short time but then moved to Minneapolis. In 1959 she was asked to work at Evangelical Free Church Headquarters as secretary to the Head of Foreign Missions Department. Bev considered it a privilege getting to know the missionaries and seeing how God was working around the world. While working there, she had a chance to travel to many of the foreign mission fields. She loved her job and remained there 35 years, retiring in 1994. Although Bev had no children of her own, she was a second mother to each of her nieces and nephews and an extra grandmother to her great nieces and nephews. She was devoted to us. She was there to give us love, encouragement and comfort through both the joys and trials of life; as well as advice and correction when needed. Above all, we knew she always prayed for us. About a year before her retirement, Bev became acquainted with Al Johnson. He was a widower who was wonderfully kind and charming. They married in April of 1994. Al's children lovingly welcomed her into their family. Bev's new family enriched her life and brought her great additional joy. Bev and Al attended the Maplewood First Evangelical Free Church and were active in the ACTS community and the Senior programs there. They stayed busy with their families and enjoyed taking occasional trips. They shared 20 cherished years together before Al's death in 2015. On July 28, 2025, at the age of 95, Bev's journey here on earth was over and she stepped into heaven. The past year she had been in considerable discomfort and had expressed to family members she was ready to go home. She will be greatly missed by all of us who dearly loved her. We may shed tears, but we rejoice knowing she is with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She has been released from her pain and is reunited with all of her loved ones that have gone on before her. We are so thankful that we have the promise that we will see her again. Through the years one of Bev's favorite Bible verses was Proverbs 3: 5-6. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight." She certainly took that verse to heart and showed it in her own life as her trust in the Lord never wavered. We thank God for Bev's example of enduring love and faith in Christ. We know that she would say, and we agree "To God be the glory!" Celebration of Life Service will be on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 10:00 am with visitation beginning at 9:00 am. Services will be held at Washburn-McReavy Shoreview Chapel, 515 Hwy 96 W. Shoreview MN 55126.

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Beverly Rosemarie Johnson

June 12, 1930 - July 28, 2025

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Beverly Rosemarie Johnson

June 12, 1930 - July 28, 2025

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