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
Susie Thomann
02/26/2013
So sorry to hear of Mary's passing. She was an icon at Principal. Her department was simply known as "Mary Johnson's area". She was a special person and will be greatly missed. My sympathies to her family.
Emmy Humphrey
02/26/2013
I was so sorry to hear of Mary's passing, she was a wonderful person to work with. My prayers are with the family, as well as her co-workers who I know will miss her dearly, she was always their for you when needed.
Sue Jansen
02/26/2013
Mary, I regret not keeping in contact with you since I left PFG 8 years ago. She was such a sweet person, everyone loved working with her. Mary you have been taken from us way too soon. Prayers to the family, including all the family from PFG who are grieving now.
Jean Schroeder
02/26/2013
Mary was a wonderful co-worker. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.
Terry Farrell
02/26/2013
Mary was this best boss you could ever work for. I was fortunate to work with her while I was at Principal. She was kind and always had time for you.
Lois Mertes
02/26/2013
Mary was a wonderful co-worker. Always had a smile. She will be missed.
Char Gustafson
02/26/2013
In memory of one of the kindest "Dance Mom's" I know. We have many happy memories together, Mary. I will never forget you!