Joann Johnson Obituary (1922 - 2016)

Joann Johnson, 93 of Mt. Vernon died Wednesday March 9th at the Elderberry House in John Day, Oregon. A Funeral service will be held on Saturday March 19th at Driskill Memorial Chapel at 2:00 PM with interment to follow at the Canyon City Cemetery. A reception will then follow at the American Legion Hall #77. Joann was born on July 20, 1922 to Carl and Alice Hibner Iremonger in Fossil, Oregon. She attended school in Wheeler County and graduated in 1940. On March 9, 1942 she married Elmer Johnson in Stevenson, Washington. Joann enjoyed gardening, working on the farm, feeding the birds, and following high school athletic teams and the Portland Trailblazers. She was a member of the Methodist Church and the American Legion Auxiliary since 1946. Joann's greatest accomplishments where raising 4 boys and helping out on the ranch as well as being active in the America Legion Auxiliary on the election Board for several years. She is survived by her Sons Lester (Georgene) Johnson of Enterprise, OR, Robert (Teresa) Johnson of Princeton, OR, Donald (Heidi) Johnson of Germany, Larry (Debbie) Johnson of Joseph, OR., 19 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband and parents Carl and Alice Iremonger and her Husband Elmer Johnson. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American legion Auxiliary of John Day or Blue Mountain Hospice through Driskill Memorial Chapel 241 S. Canyon Blvd. John Day, OR. 97845