Carla K. Johnson

Carla Kay Johnson, age 84, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines.

Carla was born July 8, 1936 in Des Moines, Iowa to Carlos and Lorene Tuinstra. Carla was the eldest of four. She grew up in the community of Rising Sun and learned her love of God at Rising Sun Church of Christ. She was a graduate of Altoona High School.

Carla married the love of her life, Phillip Johnson on June 23, 1957. To that union four children were born. Carla taught her children compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, and so much more. Carla led by example and had many talents which she used for others - from cooking, to her love of sewing and quilting.

She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend and partner. Her Christian faith was of the utmost importance. Carla taught Sunday school and played the piano and the organ. She loved reading scripture the most and read her Bible cover to cover countless times, studying the Word every evening. She enjoyed sharing her knowledge of the Bible and her love of the Lord with others. She was a faithful servant of God. She was a Brownie leader, enjoyed gardening, and was an avid reader.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Phil; children, Roxanne (Dan) Porter, Todd (Sally) Johnson, Beth (Stan) Willer; siblings, David (Jerri) Tuinstra, Darlene (Don) Townsend; sister-in-law, Hiltrud Tuinstra; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews

Carla was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Darrel Tuinstra; and her daughter, Julie.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Rising Sun Church of Christ, 6390 NE Rising Sun Drive, Pleasant Hill, and will conclude with burial at Rising Sun Cemetery. At the request of the family, masks and social distancing is suggested. Those who wish to attend the service virtually may do so through a link in Rising Sun Church of Christ’s website.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to Central Iowa Bible Camp, 18578 335th Lane, Earlham, IA 50072; Rising Sun Church of Christ, 6390 NE Rising Sun Drive, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327; or Alzheimer’s Association, 1730 28th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266. Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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