FW: Completed Life of Marileen Elizabeth Johnson
Ann Johnson, daughter of Rev. Don and Marileen Johnson, has asked me to share with our OE community the attached obituary for her mother. Marilee and Don were part of the Local Church Experiment. They worked in the LCX in Salt Lake City and were part of the Edmonton Religious House in Canada. John and I met them when they were in Iowa and we were in Kansas City and later back in Chicago. Their teenaged daughter Mary Johnson was part of the Student House and later became a teacher with handicapped students at the time of her too early death in 1983. Don and John shared an avid interest in golf as well as the Local Church. Our connections rekindled when John began his writing. Their work in local community has been legendary with both California politics, and environmental concerns. I recall that Marileen and Don were part of the Campaign Managing team for John Gibson’s run for Mayor of Indianapolis. Marilee’s Christmas letters of all that she was doing with schools (she also was an educator) and local actions made me dub her as one of the Energizer Bunnies. Don and Marileen were married for 70 years!!! Don may be reached at 2855 Carlsbad Blvd, Unit 323 S, Carlsbad, CA. 92008. Or by e-mail at jdjohn2728@aol.com<mailto:jdjohn2728@aol.com>. Memories posted here will be shared with Don and Ann.. (Ann’s e-mail below.) We celebrate the life and service of this family and the completed life of Marileen. A memorial will be held in Sept. We give thanks for journey and friendship we shared. Lynda Cock From: "Ann Johnson (via Google Docs)" <annjohnson0208@gmail.com> Reply-To: Ann Johnson <annjohnson0208@gmail.com> Date: Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 5:04 PM To: Lynda Cock <lynda860@outlook.com> Subject: Marileen Elizabeth Johnson
I dobt remember all 5he details. But. I remember lioving working with Marleen. Judi White On Fri, Aug 27, 2021, 1:15 AM Lynda C via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Ann Johnson, daughter of Rev. Don and Marileen Johnson, has asked me to share with our OE community the attached obituary for her mother.
Marilee and Don were part of the Local Church Experiment. They worked in the LCX in Salt Lake City and were part of the Edmonton Religious House in Canada. John and I met them when they were in Iowa and we were in Kansas City and later back in Chicago. Their teenaged daughter Mary Johnson was part of the Student House and later became a teacher with handicapped students at the time of her too early death in 1983.
Don and John shared an avid interest in golf as well as the Local Church. Our connections rekindled when John began his writing. Their work in local community has been legendary with both California politics, and environmental concerns. I recall that Marileen and Don were part of the Campaign Managing team for John Gibson’s run for Mayor of Indianapolis. Marilee’s Christmas letters of all that she was doing with schools (she also was an educator) and local actions made me dub her as one of the Energizer Bunnies. Don and Marileen were married for 70 years!!!
Don may be reached at 2855 Carlsbad Blvd, Unit 323 S, Carlsbad, CA. 92008. Or by e-mail at jdjohn2728@aol.com. Memories posted here will be shared with Don and Ann.. (Ann’s e-mail below.)
We celebrate the life and service of this family and the completed life of Marileen. A memorial will be held in Sept. We give thanks for journey and friendship we shared.
Lynda Cock
*From: *"Ann Johnson (via Google Docs)" <annjohnson0208@gmail.com> *Reply-To: *Ann Johnson <annjohnson0208@gmail.com> *Date: *Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 5:04 PM *To: *Lynda Cock <lynda860@outlook.com> *Subject: *Marileen Elizabeth Johnson
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What I remember about Marileen is being in the presence of a soul sister. A beautiful memory. 💕 Nancy
On Aug 29, 2021, at 1:57 PM, Judi White via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
I dobt remember all 5he details. But. I remember lioving working with Marleen. Judi White
On Fri, Aug 27, 2021, 1:15 AM Lynda C via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: Ann Johnson, daughter of Rev. Don and Marileen Johnson, has asked me to share with our OE community the attached obituary for her mother.
Marilee and Don were part of the Local Church Experiment. They worked in the LCX in Salt Lake City and were part of the Edmonton Religious House in Canada. John and I met them when they were in Iowa and we were in Kansas City and later back in Chicago. Their teenaged daughter Mary Johnson was part of the Student House and later became a teacher with handicapped students at the time of her too early death in 1983.
Don and John shared an avid interest in golf as well as the Local Church. Our connections rekindled when John began his writing. Their work in local community has been legendary with both California politics, and environmental concerns. I recall that Marileen and Don were part of the Campaign Managing team for John Gibson’s run for Mayor of Indianapolis. Marilee’s Christmas letters of all that she was doing with schools (she also was an educator) and local actions made me dub her as one of the Energizer Bunnies. Don and Marileen were married for 70 years!!!
Don may be reached at 2855 Carlsbad Blvd, Unit 323 S, Carlsbad, CA. 92008. Or by e-mail at jdjohn2728@aol.com. Memories posted here will be shared with Don and Ann.. (Ann’s e-mail below.)
We celebrate the life and service of this family and the completed life of Marileen. A memorial will be held in Sept. We give thanks for journey and friendship we shared.
Lynda Cock
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Yes, she was always a joy to work with, Mary Laura Mary Laura Jones Grants Resource Development Consultant 53599 Pulver Road Three Rivers, MI 49093 cell: 773 636-2022 mljones2022@gmail.com On Mon, Aug 30, 2021 at 9:43 AM Nancy Lanphear via OE < oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
What I remember about Marileen is being in the presence of a soul sister. A beautiful memory. 💕 Nancy
On Aug 29, 2021, at 1:57 PM, Judi White via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
I dobt remember all 5he details. But. I remember lioving working with Marleen. Judi White
On Fri, Aug 27, 2021, 1:15 AM Lynda C via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Ann Johnson, daughter of Rev. Don and Marileen Johnson, has asked me to share with our OE community the attached obituary for her mother.
Marilee and Don were part of the Local Church Experiment. They worked in the LCX in Salt Lake City and were part of the Edmonton Religious House in Canada. John and I met them when they were in Iowa and we were in Kansas City and later back in Chicago. Their teenaged daughter Mary Johnson was part of the Student House and later became a teacher with handicapped students at the time of her too early death in 1983.
Don and John shared an avid interest in golf as well as the Local Church. Our connections rekindled when John began his writing. Their work in local community has been legendary with both California politics, and environmental concerns. I recall that Marileen and Don were part of the Campaign Managing team for John Gibson’s run for Mayor of Indianapolis. Marilee’s Christmas letters of all that she was doing with schools (she also was an educator) and local actions made me dub her as one of the Energizer Bunnies. Don and Marileen were married for 70 years!!!
Don may be reached at 2855 Carlsbad Blvd, Unit 323 S, Carlsbad, CA. 92008. Or by e-mail at jdjohn2728@aol.com. Memories posted here will be shared with Don and Ann.. (Ann’s e-mail below.)
We celebrate the life and service of this family and the completed life of Marileen. A memorial will be held in Sept. We give thanks for journey and friendship we shared.
Lynda Cock
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I took RS-1 with Marileen at Rolling Ridge in North Andover, Ma. in March 1965 and never worked with her, but was always happy to hear of her work. Paz, Judith Hamje On Mon, Aug 30, 2021 at 9:15 AM ML Jones via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Yes, she was always a joy to work with, Mary Laura Mary Laura Jones Grants Resource Development Consultant 53599 Pulver Road Three Rivers, MI 49093 cell: 773 636-2022 mljones2022@gmail.com
On Mon, Aug 30, 2021 at 9:43 AM Nancy Lanphear via OE < oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
What I remember about Marileen is being in the presence of a soul sister. A beautiful memory. 💕 Nancy
On Aug 29, 2021, at 1:57 PM, Judi White via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
I dobt remember all 5he details. But. I remember lioving working with Marleen. Judi White
On Fri, Aug 27, 2021, 1:15 AM Lynda C via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Ann Johnson, daughter of Rev. Don and Marileen Johnson, has asked me to share with our OE community the attached obituary for her mother.
Marilee and Don were part of the Local Church Experiment. They worked in the LCX in Salt Lake City and were part of the Edmonton Religious House in Canada. John and I met them when they were in Iowa and we were in Kansas City and later back in Chicago. Their teenaged daughter Mary Johnson was part of the Student House and later became a teacher with handicapped students at the time of her too early death in 1983.
Don and John shared an avid interest in golf as well as the Local Church. Our connections rekindled when John began his writing. Their work in local community has been legendary with both California politics, and environmental concerns. I recall that Marileen and Don were part of the Campaign Managing team for John Gibson’s run for Mayor of Indianapolis. Marilee’s Christmas letters of all that she was doing with schools (she also was an educator) and local actions made me dub her as one of the Energizer Bunnies. Don and Marileen were married for 70 years!!!
Don may be reached at 2855 Carlsbad Blvd, Unit 323 S, Carlsbad, CA. 92008. Or by e-mail at jdjohn2728@aol.com. Memories posted here will be shared with Don and Ann.. (Ann’s e-mail below.)
We celebrate the life and service of this family and the completed life of Marileen. A memorial will be held in Sept. We give thanks for journey and friendship we shared.
Lynda Cock
*From: *"Ann Johnson (via Google Docs)" <annjohnson0208@gmail.com> *Reply-To: *Ann Johnson <annjohnson0208@gmail.com> *Date: *Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 5:04 PM *To: *Lynda Cock <lynda860@outlook.com> *Subject: *Marileen Elizabeth Johnson
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We experienced Marileen and Don’s gracious hospitality in Iowa when we moved to Seattle from Ohio in 1988. After a time they joined us and our family for a backyard picnic here. We wrote every Christmas and followed their peace-making work all these years. Marileen was a a joy and a delight to share in life. Marian and Fred
On Aug 30, 2021, at 6:43 AM, Nancy Lanphear via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
What I remember about Marileen is being in the presence of a soul sister. A beautiful memory. 💕 Nancy
On Aug 29, 2021, at 1:57 PM, Judi White via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
I dobt remember all 5he details. But. I remember lioving working with Marleen. Judi White
On Fri, Aug 27, 2021, 1:15 AM Lynda C via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net <mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net>> wrote: Ann Johnson, daughter of Rev. Don and Marileen Johnson, has asked me to share with our OE community the attached obituary for her mother.
Marilee and Don were part of the Local Church Experiment. They worked in the LCX in Salt Lake City and were part of the Edmonton Religious House in Canada. John and I met them when they were in Iowa and we were in Kansas City and later back in Chicago. Their teenaged daughter Mary Johnson was part of the Student House and later became a teacher with handicapped students at the time of her too early death in 1983.
Don and John shared an avid interest in golf as well as the Local Church. Our connections rekindled when John began his writing. Their work in local community has been legendary with both California politics, and environmental concerns. I recall that Marileen and Don were part of the Campaign Managing team for John Gibson’s run for Mayor of Indianapolis. Marilee’s Christmas letters of all that she was doing with schools (she also was an educator) and local actions made me dub her as one of the Energizer Bunnies. Don and Marileen were married for 70 years!!!
Don may be reached at 2855 Carlsbad Blvd, Unit 323 S, Carlsbad, CA. 92008. Or by e-mail at jdjohn2728@aol.com <mailto:jdjohn2728@aol.com>. Memories posted here will be shared with Don and Ann.. (Ann’s e-mail below.)
We celebrate the life and service of this family and the completed life of Marileen. A memorial will be held in Sept. We give thanks for journey and friendship we shared.
Lynda Cock
From: "Ann Johnson (via Google Docs)" <annjohnson0208@gmail.com <mailto:annjohnson0208@gmail.com>> Reply-To: Ann Johnson <annjohnson0208@gmail.com <mailto:annjohnson0208@gmail.com>> Date: Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 5:04 PM To: Lynda Cock <lynda860@outlook.com <mailto:lynda860@outlook.com>> Subject: Marileen Elizabeth Johnson
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Thank you to you all for your reflections on the completed life of Marileen. I remember her as a gracious and kind woman, and I am grateful that her life and mine were intertwined through our life in the Order. In gratitude for a life very well lived Isobel Bishop. Isobel and Jim Bishop isobeljimbish@optusnet.com.au
On 30 Aug 2021, at 11:43 pm, Nancy Lanphear via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
What I remember about Marileen is being in the presence of a soul sister. A beautiful memory. 💕 Nancy
On Aug 29, 2021, at 1:57 PM, Judi White via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
I dobt remember all 5he details. But. I remember lioving working with Marleen. Judi White
On Fri, Aug 27, 2021, 1:15 AM Lynda C via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net <mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net>> wrote: Ann Johnson, daughter of Rev. Don and Marileen Johnson, has asked me to share with our OE community the attached obituary for her mother.
Marilee and Don were part of the Local Church Experiment. They worked in the LCX in Salt Lake City and were part of the Edmonton Religious House in Canada. John and I met them when they were in Iowa and we were in Kansas City and later back in Chicago. Their teenaged daughter Mary Johnson was part of the Student House and later became a teacher with handicapped students at the time of her too early death in 1983.
Don and John shared an avid interest in golf as well as the Local Church. Our connections rekindled when John began his writing. Their work in local community has been legendary with both California politics, and environmental concerns. I recall that Marileen and Don were part of the Campaign Managing team for John Gibson’s run for Mayor of Indianapolis. Marilee’s Christmas letters of all that she was doing with schools (she also was an educator) and local actions made me dub her as one of the Energizer Bunnies. Don and Marileen were married for 70 years!!!
Don may be reached at 2855 Carlsbad Blvd, Unit 323 S, Carlsbad, CA. 92008. Or by e-mail at jdjohn2728@aol.com <mailto:jdjohn2728@aol.com>. Memories posted here will be shared with Don and Ann.. (Ann’s e-mail below.)
We celebrate the life and service of this family and the completed life of Marileen. A memorial will be held in Sept. We give thanks for journey and friendship we shared.
Lynda Cock
From: "Ann Johnson (via Google Docs)" <annjohnson0208@gmail.com <mailto:annjohnson0208@gmail.com>> Reply-To: Ann Johnson <annjohnson0208@gmail.com <mailto:annjohnson0208@gmail.com>> Date: Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 5:04 PM To: Lynda Cock <lynda860@outlook.com <mailto:lynda860@outlook.com>> Subject: Marileen Elizabeth Johnson
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I met Marileen for the first time in the summer of 1971 as a team member. We were assigned to go on one day wonder immediately after the opening banquet and our job was to clean all of the toilets on the West Side. Only three of us showed up. The priors were busy trying to put together procedures for the next day and others had not yet arrived. I was the only one who knew my way around and I lost both of my compatriots several times during the night. We finished in time for me to go take a shower before I went to work the next morning and I cannot recall how many times I fell asleep at my desk that day. We remained deeply connected from that time on. We also laughed heartily about our first encounter ever after. It was always a joy to spend time with them doing Town Meeting, on a development week or in another encounter at the 4750 building. In the summer of 84 they even hosted our girls for a week in Iowa. It is hard to find appropriate words for a colleague who changed your life every time you met. It is even harder to express your appreciation for all that she did and that they represented. Celebrating love and loss, Margaret Appelgate Aiseayew
I am so grateful for these shared memories on our OE list serve. Like being at a wake, we learn so much about the life we are remembering and our shared experiences. Our sense of community is deepened. With care to Don and Ann and her family, Lynda. From: "aiseayew@netins.net" <aiseayew@netins.net> Date: Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 12:03 AM To: OE List <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> Cc: Lynda Cock <lynda860@outlook.com>, "Ann Johnson (via Google Docs)" <annjohnson0208@gmail.com>, Don & Marileen Johnson <jdjohn2728@aol.com> Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] FW: Completed Life of Marileen Elizabeth Johnson I met Marileen for the first time in the summer of 1971 as a team member. We were assigned to go on one day wonder immediately after the opening banquet and our job was to clean all of the toilets on the West Side. Only three of us showed up. The priors were busy trying to put together procedures for the next day and others had not yet arrived. I was the only one who knew my way around and I lost both of my compatriots several times during the night. We finished in time for me to go take a shower before I went to work the next morning and I cannot recall how many times I fell asleep at my desk that day. We remained deeply connected from that time on. We also laughed heartily about our first encounter ever after. It was always a joy to spend time with them doing Town Meeting, on a development week or in another encounter at the 4750 building. In the summer of 84 they even hosted our girls for a week in Iowa. It is hard to find appropriate words for a colleague who changed your life every time you met. It is even harder to express your appreciation for all that she did and that they represented. Celebrating love and loss, Margaret Appelgate Aiseayew
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