Mary Johnson
February 24, 2013
Mary Johnson, 58, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. She was born December 29, 1954, in Alta, Iowa, to Cyril and Bettie Kjolhede.
Mary worked for Principal Financial for more than 35 years as a Sr. Business Coordinator. Mary was a dance mom and animal lover. She enjoyed reading, cooking, playing games, being outdoors, gardening, planning family vacations, and spending time with her family, especially Caleb.
Mary is survived by her husband, Bryon; children, Alex Johnson (Todd) and Rachel Colburn (Jave); grandson, Caleb Colburn; and siblings, David and Julie. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Friday, March 1, 2013, at Ankeny First United Methodist Church, 206 SW Walnut Street in Ankeny. The family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines. A private burial will be held at a later date at Ankeny Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Mary.
Condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Lynn & Ted Deal
02/27/2013
Our hearts are filled with love & sympathy for all of you during this most difficult time.
Sheryl Benedict
02/27/2013
Mary was a wonderful person! Such a smile! She was definitely one of Principals greatest assets! My thoughts and prayers are with her family. Rest in peace, Mary, you will be missed!
Melissa Rogers
02/27/2013
I am so sorry for your loss Alex and Rachel. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bev Holsinger
02/27/2013
Mary was a kind, gentle lady who always looked for the best in every person. Her family was the love of her life and she was a great mother and wife. I will always remember Mary's smile and sense of humor. Rest in peace and heaven will be a better place with her presence and Mary will be smiling down on each of us!
Beth Schlotfeldt
02/27/2013
Mary was always wonderful to work with and will be truely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and friends.
Josh Adams
02/27/2013
Mary and Bryon were wonderful friends of my parents while I grew up. I have very happy memories of time spent with their whole family. Rachel and Alex had a great mother. Many people, including me, will miss her.
Rachel Crandall
02/27/2013
Mary was a very, very, dear friend to me. She has been a confidant, cheer leader, mentor, friend, and so much more. I cant even tell you how much I have missed her and will continue to miss her! I cannot believe she is gone!!! She was there for me through so many of life's challenges! Its not every day you work with someone and come to that point in the relationship you tell them you love them.
Bryon, Alex, Rachel, Jave, Todd, Julie, David, and little Caleb, Im so truly sorry for your loss of a wonderful, Wife, Friend, Mother, Sister and Grandmother! She was blessed to have you all and our lives were blessed to have her! You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you and miss you Mary.
Anisha Carter
02/27/2013
Mary really was one of the nicest people I've ever had the pleasure to work with. Kind, thoughtful, generous...and one-of-a-kind.
I will always remember your beautiful smile, Mary. May you rest in peace.
Jan Purdum
02/27/2013
Mary's wonderful smile and laughter will be missed. She truly was a delight to work with at Principal. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Leona (O'Daye) Cochran
02/27/2013
Mary was a wonderful lady! I enjoyed our conversations as well as her smile and laugh....they were truely contagious. I am thankful she is no longer in pain and now at peace. Mary will be missed greatly. I pray her family is comforted knowing so many people care and are praying for them during this time.
Linda (Gaffey) Roberts
02/27/2013
So sorry to hear of Mary Jane's passing, she was a special person. I have a lot of wonderful memories growing up with her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kathy (Parker) Movall
02/26/2013
We will all miss Mary Jane...as all of us "cousins" called Mary. I will always remember Mary for her smile. She was a wonderful person who always put others first. Rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jim Cushing
02/26/2013
Mary J. Johnson...a grand lady who knew common sense and taught it to so many others, a dedicated Bankers Life/Principal employee; mentor and coach to so many employees, an avid Iowa State Cyclone fan, a woman of deep faith, and a true friend. The pain is gone. Rest is peace.
Nancy (Luzum) Spratte
02/26/2013
Bryon, Alex, Rachel - I am so sorry about Mary. She was a very special person always with a smile. We have so many good memories with your family during the dance years! My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Andy Metz
02/26/2013
I have known Mary since I start at Principal in the 80's. She was always so kind and considerate -- truly a person that everyone enjoyed working with. She always had kind words and a big smile every time we crossed paths! My condolences to Mary's family.