Linda Ellen Johnson
January 08, 1933 - August 26, 2020
Rancho Santa Margarita California
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Linda Ellen Johnson
January 08, 1933 - August 26, 2020
Rancho Santa Margarita California
Obituary
Cherished mother Linda Ellen Johnson passed peacefully on August 26th, 2020, with family at her side. Born in 1933, Linda grew up in San Diego, California. Wed to beloved husband Art E. Johnson for 54 happy years, she was widowed in 2014. She is survived by her six children: Melinda Cohen, Susan LeFrancois, Allen Millikan, Laura Yackley, Arthur Johnson and Julie Helzer. She and Art were blessed with thirteen beautiful grandchildren (one of whom was waiting to greet her in Heaven). Linda is also survived by her lifelong friend of 82 years, Winifred Fleming of San Diego. In Life she was a dedicated wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, cousin and friend. She was an avid gardener who tended a thriving garden for years in her backyard. Her lemons and tomatoes were legendary. Linda had the gift of making all feel loved and welcome and, of course, well fed! She will be remembered for the unconditional love and support she lavished on her family.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her honor to Thomas House Temporary Shelter of Garden Grove, California [thomashouseshelter.org] where Linda volunteered as an interpreter helping those in need.
A Celebration of Linda’s Life will be postponed until 2021 and be announced as soon as the date is known.
15 responses to Linda Ellen Johnson
Buddy Mix says:
September 1, 2020
My dearest Linda. Fly with the angels now. Know my heart is filled with memories and love. Thank you for being my sweet cousin, one who never forgot a birthday or Christmas, even though I did not return the thoughts in kind, your consistent love is something so few are honored to experience. Love you always dear cousin Linda. Buddy
Julie Helzer says:
September 1, 2020
I will always cherish the years I got to care for Mom while she lived in Lompoc,CA. We had a good time galavanting around. She was an incredible Mother and has shaped my life in many, many ways. She was so welcoming to people when they came to the house in Fountain Valley. She will be missed and thought of every day. Go in peace sweet mama.
Melinda Cohen says:
September 1, 2020
Many thanks to all who have reached out with condolences. Your caring messages have made this transition much easier for our family.
Sandy Sieroty says:
September 1, 2020
To The Family
Remembering all the good times the family had with you
Mom. I am thinking about all of you at the difficult time in your life. Many Hugs. Sandy
Winnie Fleming says:
September 1, 2020
Linda was as close as a sister. We met in kindergarten and went through school together, including San Diego State. We were two girls growing up in Pacific Beach, our dads both policemen, both of us with little brothers and strong mothers, so we were set on parallel paths, even if we didn’t have such similar temperaments. The bond between us never loosened. Now my friend is no longer at the end of the mail carrier’s route, and the void in my world is significant.
My heartfelt condolences to Linda’s family.