Lillian Johnson
October 04, 2015
Lillian Marie Johnson, 89, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2015, at Mercy Hospice.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., with a 7:30 p.m. Vigil service, Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 8, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 3300 Easton Blvd, Des Moines with burial to follow at Glendale Cemetery.
Lillian was born March 14, 1926, in Des Moines, the daughter of Louis and Myrtle Plude. She was an East High graduate and later was employed by the Rollins Hosiery Mill, Richman Gordman, Ellefson’s Pharmacy & Gifts, and H&R Block. She was active in St. Joseph’s parish as past president (secretary) of the Rosary Confraternity Society, chairman of church bazaars, a member of the funeral committee, past hostess for RCIA meetings and until taken ill, was humbled to be a Eucharistic Minister. She was an active member of the Red Hat Society and loved her Red Hat Poet friends.
Lillian is survived by her loving daughters, Robin (Craig) Dunn of Pleasant Hill, Julie (Dr. Joe) Velovitch of Noblesville, IN, Dawn Boswell of Ankeny, Bonnie Johnson of Des Moines, and Mary (Kent) Reed of Grinnell; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Ryan (Tanya, Avery, Ruby) Dunn of Altoona, Dr. James (Dr. Rachel Wasserman) Boswell of Albany, NY, Joe (Tara, Elise) Boswell of Ankeny, Justin (Jenna, Grayson) Boswell of Ankeny, Kevin Velovitch of Chicago, IL, Kristin Velovitch of Noblesville, IN, and Taylor and Elizabeth Reed of Grinnell; sister, Beverly Simpson; brothers, Dick (Mary) Plude and Lou (Susie) Plude; and brother-in-law, Robert Johnson. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Walter Franklin Johnson; son-in-law, James A. Boswell; brother, Thomas Plude; and her parents.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church or Mercy Hospice.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Connie
12/31/2015
Auntie , this is what you taught me. How to be happy with what you have . What I would say if you were here now. Auntie , my tears are not filled with sadness , they are singing with love . God loves me so much he blessed me with you . I have so many beautiful memories and you offered more. My happy tears are because I have anot her angel . Loving you until I get home .
Jan Davis
10/14/2015
"So when tomorrow starts without me, dont think were far apart,
For every time you think of me, Im right here in your heart."
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I hope this part of a longer poem by Erica Shea Liupaeter gives you comfort, knowing that the memories of your mother will forever be in your heart.
DESSA WILLIAMS
10/09/2015
SHE WILL BE MISSED SO MUCH BUT SHE IS AT PEACE NOW AND HAS JOINED HER HUSBAND. SHE WOULD LIKE YOU TO CELEBRATE HER LIFE AS SHE DID TO THE END.... BONNIE BLESS YOU FOR ALL THE CLOSENESS YOU GAVE HER... RIP DEAR COUSIN..
Kathie Vandervort Stogdill
10/08/2015
So very sorry to hear about your mother's passing. I am sure her memories will be in your heart forever. Julie I am sorry I was unable to attend but would love to hear from you. I am enclosing my email address. My prayers are with you and your family.
Kathy Wilkison Graney
10/08/2015
I am so sorry to hear about your mother, and very sorry I cannot attend. Julie, you and your family are in my prayers. I wish I could have seen you. Deepest sympathy, Kathy.
Angus and Connie Lehman
10/07/2015
We were so sorry to hear about Lillian's passing. We always enjoyed our conversations with Lillian and she will be missed. We will keep everyone in our prayers. Sincerely, Angus and Connie
Jackie Tielbur
10/07/2015
Mary and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You have been in our thoughts and prayers, especially these past few days. May our loving Father bring you comfort during this emotional time. Jackie, Steve and Lauren Tielbur