Eileen Johnson

Eileen Louise Johnson, "Nana", 89, a resident of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, December 22, 2009, at the Pioneer Home in Fergus Falls. She was born August 10, 1920, in Marblehead, Massachusetts, the daughter of Oscar and Ruby Olsson. She grew up in Marblehead, graduating from Marblehead High School in 1939.  Eileen married Lowell Johnson of Henning. She was a homemaker, raising her children. She also did retail work at Fandels and BonJos Department Stores in Fergus Falls, and at Ochs in Faribault.  She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls. Eileen made it a priority in her life to care for her grandchildren. She loved spending time with them, and with her great-grandchildren. It always put a smile on her face. She was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan, and also enjoyed playing bridge, playing piano, doing yardwork, spending time outdoors, going for boat rides, and had a love of dogs. Preceding her in death were her husband, Lowell, in 1983, and her parents. Survivors include two children: Jeff (Terry) Johnson of Sebastopol, California, and Heidi (Paul) Moen of Fergus Falls; two grandchildren:  Dan (Amy) Moen of Logan, Utah, and Alyssa (Bryan) Engebretson of Argusville, ND; and two great-grandchildren, Carter and Grant Engebretson. Visitation:   One hour prior to the memorial service at the Pioneer Home Memorial Service: 1 p.m. Thursday, December 24, 2009 at the Pioneer Home Chapel in Fergus Falls Clergy: Chaplain Harry Olson Interment:   Will be in the spring at Trinity Cemetery, Henning, MN Funeral Home: Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls Condolences may be sent online at www.olsonfuneralhome.com