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
John and Sandy Banker says:
September 2, 2020
We only had a chance to meet Linda once, but what an impression she made on us. She was so gracious and so upbeat. We feel blessed to have known her.
John and Sandy Banker says:
September 2, 2020
We only had a chance to meet Linda once, but oh what an impression she made on us. She was so gracious, so upbeat and a real joy to be around. We feel blessed to have known her.
Julie Millikan says:
September 2, 2020
I feel that I hit the jackpot when I married Allen. I didn’t realize his large family had accepted me into their warm family immediately. They made me feel warm and comfortable.
Whenever I would visit Linda at her apartment in Lompoc, we would have great conversation about my family. Those were sure good times. I will always think of her as my “second” mom. Love to you always, and you will be in my heart forever.
Natalie Millikan says:
September 3, 2020
I will never forget the kind, warm, open heart Grandma Linda showed everyone coming to and from the Fountain Valley House. To this day, I still keep the Fountain Valley key on my keyring as a memento of some of these most cherished times. Growing up, she would sit with me and teach me how to play the piano and somehow have enough energy to keep all of us grandkids entertained! Her patient and gentle soul made me feel secure and loved throughout all of my childhood. I’ll hold onto these memories forever.
Corinne Dekker and Willie Dekker says:
September 5, 2020
All the Dekkers were blessed to know such a warm, kind and gracious lady. Linda (and Art too) were never strangers to those who met them, they were always instant friends.
Our hearts go out to you, Johnsons and Millikans, and we are so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful mother. Godspeed, Linda!
Allen Millikan says:
September 6, 2020
Mom was like the all American style Mom; kinda like a cross between June Cleaver from Leave it to Beaver and Mrs. C from Happy Days. During our early years she knew how to feed all six of us kids on a single income. Mac&Cheese, pan fried chicken, enchiladas, tacos, PB&J sandwiches, canned beets and even canned spinach! Gallons of milk and OJ made from frozen concentrate. When neighborhood kids came to our home, she quickly made sure they had something to eat and drink. She did mountains of laundry, was a frontline counselor, referee, first aid expert, seamstress, chauffeur, the list of jobs she preformed was endless. She did all of this without a hitch. Somehow she survived the six of us going through our teens! Not sure how the even explain those years! Growing up she was the center of our universe. I thought she was perfect.