Christina Herweh-Johnson
April 06, 2013
Christina Herweh-Johnson, 44, passed away in her sleep Saturday, April 6, 2013.
Christina was born November 17, 1968, in Des Moines. She graduated from East High School in 1987, and American College of Hairstyling in 1991. On July 19, 2008, she married Paul Johnson, and they lived in Knoxville for ten years before recently moving back to Des Moines. Christina was currently working as an Assistant Manager for Dollar Tree in Ankeny. She will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and daughter. She embraced her time spent with love when she was with her grandson. Christina loved animals, especially Buttons and Coco. She enjoyed tanning, manicures, and collecting M&Ms and heart-shaped memorabilia.
Christina is survived by her husband, Paul Johnson; sons, John (Nick Lind) Herweh and Brandon (Jennifer Terry) Pliler; step-son, Tim Johnson; grandson, Bentley Pliler; mother, Pamela (John) Frakes; father, Billy Wayne (Erin) Herweh, Sr.; grandmother, Berta Bjork; sister, Dawn (Kimberly) Herweh; brother, Billy Wayne Herweh, Jr.; and a host of extended relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Clifford Lynn and Maxine Bardwell, and her son-in-law, Ryan McConnell.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, April 12, 2013, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, followed by burial at Oralabor Cemetery in Ankeny. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
John Herweh
04/15/2013
Mom how I will miss you! I love you, my heart will never be the same! Love your oldest son John
Tricia Hardin Barker
04/15/2013
So sorry for your loss. I have known Chris since grade school. We had many years of fun times together through grade school to high school. she loved her family and was so proud of them. Chris was such a caring person.
She will be missed by many.
Jenn bishop
04/13/2013
Chris was not only a friend of mine but was also a co-worker she was the sweetest women I knew she always cared for everyone before she took time for herself she loved her kids and grandson so much I loved all the stories she would tell me god has surely gotten one special lady by his side now out of Chris you will be missed by many but never forgotten
Tara (Fairman) Fredericks
04/11/2013
So sorry for your loss.
Shannon Hines-Graves
04/11/2013
I am so sorry for your loss, Chris was a great friend in high school and will be sadly missed by many.
Nancy Potter
04/10/2013
I am so sorry for your loss Paul, and Family. I will miss her.
Kevin Brehm
04/10/2013
Though I only knew Chris the last few months of her life, I can tell you that she had a big heart and she really loved her family. When I came back from a recent vacation, she was the 1st one to greet me when I came back to work at Dollar Tree.While many would ask how my vacation went or what work that I needed to get done that day, she began with "I need to give you a hug" and "we really missed you while you were gone". She was a very special person and she has moved on to a better place...So sorry for your loss and Paul don't worry about the store as your staff is stepping up in your absence. Take your time and grieve with your family as this is what is important right now...If there is anything I can do, just feel free to ask...
Kevin
Michelle & Rick Hammons
04/10/2013
John & Pam there are no words that can say how much I feel for your loss, only know this-- that GOD is with you now and forever!! our thoughts and prayers are with you.God Bless
Elaine Todd (Madison)
04/10/2013
Sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to chrissy family. May God be at your side through this difficult time. she will be missed by many.
Pam Pitt
04/10/2013
I am so sorry for your loss Paul. Chris will be missed by all who knew her.
Teresa VanValkenburg (Hedlund)
04/09/2013
My thoughts and prayers to Chris family. She was a sweet,kind wonderful women who had a big heart. She was so very proud of her children. You will be missed.
Angela 'Bolio' Blondowski
04/09/2013
My heart breaks for you Uncle John and Aunt Pam. There's nothing more heartbreaking than losing someone we love. Love you!
Maegan Goodson
04/09/2013
My deepest condolences to the Herweh-Johnson family. May God wrap you and keep you in Christ light. Words cannot express how my heart bleeds for you. Chris will be missed by all but never forgotten.
Deb Swanson
04/09/2013
Chris was a beautiful soul! She will be greatly missed by many!
Terri Voss
04/09/2013
Condolences on the loss of Christina. She will be missed by many. Prayers go out to the family.