Charlotte A. Johnson of Avon/Helena, MT passed away October 8, 2011 after a long courageous fight with cancer.
Charlotte was born August 27, 1939 in Inverness, Florida to John C. and Beulah S. Brown. She graduated from Vero Beach High School, Florida in 1957.
She married Clayton R. Johnson on February 26, 1960 in Vero Beach. They had 2 children born in Corvallis, Oregon where Clayton was stationed at Adair Air Force Base for 4 ½ years. After a few moves, the family settled in Helena, MT on August 5th, 1974.
Upon Clay’s retirement in 1995, Charlotte and Clay traveled every summer with their 5th wheel camper. She enjoyed meeting new people and especially enjoyed seeing so much of God’s beautiful country. She loved identifying wild flowers and rock hunting everywhere they went. She also loved gardening and bowling. Charlotte loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and cherished the time spent with them.
Preceding her in death were her father John; baby sister MaryEllen; and her son Richard.
Survivors include her husband Clayton of Avon/Helena; her mother Beulah Brown of Vero Beach, FL; brother Richard H. Brown also of Vero Beach; daughter MaryEllen Graveley and her husband Sandy; grandchildren Ross, Misty, Sloan and Laura; and great grandchildren Aaron, Tyler and Laci all of Avon.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 12th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home with graveside service at Fort Harrison Veteran’s Cemetery. A Reception will follow the graveside service (place will be announced). Memorials may be made to St. Peter’s Cancer Treatment Center, 2475 Broadway, Helena, MT 59601, in honor of the awesome staff that so openly shared their love with Charlotte.
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Beverly Moore says
Bob and I want to extend our condolences to Clayton and the family. Char was a caring and friendly person to many of us. Her cheerfulness to one and all will sadly be missed.
Bev and Bob Moore
Jay and Iris Brown says
Aunt Charlotte may she rest in peace. We will miss her holiday cards and thoughtful message to our family. Uncle Clay you are in our prayers!
We love you!
Jay, Iris, Daniel and Macc
Karen Lindqquist says
MaryEllen,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Mary and Dan Hoyrup says
Dear Clyde & Family. We were so sorry to hear about Charlotte’ death. We were out of town at that time. We do want you to know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary & Dan Hoyrup