Marion Johnson passed away peacefully on July 9, 2020. Marion was born Nov 9, 1928 in Missoula MT to Walter and Lillian Romasko. Her early years were spent in the Flathead Lake area and she had many stories and memories of those times. After the family moved to Helena she attended Cathedral High School graduating in 1945. She continued her education at St Mary’s in Kansas City where her degree was in education and she became Sister Mary Rosaire. She continued her education and eventually got her Masters in Education. She married Robert Johnson on December 10, 1977. They spent many happy years on fire lookouts and as campground attendants in Montana, Idaho, and Oregon, retiring in Oregon. After Bob’s death she returned to Helena to be near family. She was a devoted member of St. Mary’s Church. Marion served the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Community and the people of God for nearly 30 years as Sister Mary Rosaire Romasko and for the last 7 years continued her commitment to serve persons who are poor and marginalized as an Associate of the SCL’s. She was predeceased by her parents, sisters Anne Garissi and Janet Rubin, brothers Harry, David, Walter and John Romasko. Survived by sister-in-laws, Bernie , Mary, and Joanne Romasko, nieces and nephews including Harry and Luanne Romasko, Jennifer and Jay Boughn, Mike and Sylvia Romasko and John and Joanne Romasko in Helena, and two very special friends Bobby and Linda.
Service Schedule
Funeral Mass
12:10 pm
Thursday July 30, 2020
St. Marys Catholic community
1700 Missoula Ave
Helena , Montana 59601
Mass of Christian Burial
Following the service
Thursday July 30, 2020
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Heros Lane
Helena , Montana 59601
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Sister Lynn Casey says
Peace and blessings to our Associate Marion and her family.
Sisters Carol and Renee says
We send our condolences and keep you in our thoughts and prayers at this time of loss. A donation is being made to “United With Migrants program in Denver in memory of Marion. May she rest in God’s eternal embrace.
Sister MaryLex Smith, SCL says
May you be blessed with peace as you mourn Marion’ s loss. She fought the good fight. May she rest in the palm of her God’s hand. Continued prayers for you.
Sister Ruth Ann Hehn says
Know that Marion and you are in my love and prayers at this time.
S. Marjorie Feuerborn says
My prayers and sympathy on the death of Marion. May God grant her eternal rest and peace and comfort to your family. S. Marjorie
Sister Bernadette Helfert says
Our prayers and sympathy extend to Marion’s family and friends. May she rest in the embrace of her loving God.
Sisters Bernadette Helfert and Katherine Franchett
Sister Therese Steiner says
We are praying with you as your family mourns the death of Marion. In her memory, a donation has been made to assist homeless families in Cheyenne, Wy. May Christ’s love surround you as he is surrounding Marion.
S. Therese Steiner, SCL
S. Ruth Ann Hehn, SCL
Sister D. Jean Casey says
Marion was so faithful in her daily Mass and other expressions of Faith. May she Rest In Peace. Bobby Lavender surely was a generous part of Marion’s life in bringing her to Mass and other appointments. God bless her family and friends.
S.Noel Bruch says
To all Marion’s loved ones. She and I were best friends since noviate days. She and I vacationed together with Bob before they were married. When I had my sabbatical in a cabin outside Butts in 1977, they came to visit me twice and we hiked the mountains together. After Bob died Marion was in touch with me before coming to Helena. I helped her decorate her apartment at Eagles Manor. We had many good times together at my house on 11th Av. I came back to the Mother House in 2014. We had kept in close touch ever since I even talked to her on my birthday, June 26. She sounded so good. I count that a blesing. We had a Mass for her yesterday. I miss her and loved her My heart goes out to you. My love and prayers, S.Noel
Linda McCray says
I have been so very blessed by my dear friend Marion. I’ll always remember her sweet smile, kind heart, spiritual wisdom and subtle wit. It was a joy being a Sister of Charity of Leavenworth Associate of Helena with her. We enjoyed reading books together. When we got together to read the last book, she always said, “Let’s start at the beginning.” I’ve lost count of how many times we read that first chapter. Every time it led us to different insightful conversation. May fond memories of Marion bless all those who love her with peace at this most difficult time.
Candace Johnson - neice says
I was so lucky to spend time with Uncle Bob and Marion over the years – from hikes in the Beartooth Mountains, drives along the Oregon coast, ferry trips to the San Juan Islands, visit during Bob’s last days, to long laugh-filled phone conversations with Marion. She was a blessing in my life.
Niece Candace Johnson says
I was so lucky to spend time with Uncle Bob and Marion over the years – from hikes in the Beartooth Mountains, drives along the Oregon coast, ferry trips to the San Juan Islands, visit during Bob’s last days, to long laugh-filled phone conversations with Marion. She was a blessing in my life.
Mary Rachel Flynn says
As a Helenan and a graduate of Cathedral High School, I was delighted to get to know Marion when I entered the Sisters of Charity a few years behind her. Her joyful attitude gifted all. Thank you to her associate friends in Montana, especially those who were present in her later days. Go now in Peace, to the God whose Love you knew and lived….
Sister Eileen Hurley SCL says
Marion was a beautiful person and will be greatly missed. We celebrate her life knowing she touched so many people over the years. She now rests in the loving arms of our God.