Johnson, Ione K. Age 97 passed away peacefully May 18, 2019 surrounded by her family in Spokane, WA. Preceded in death by parents Mike and Emma VanBerkom; 4 siblings Roy, Alice, Pearl and Bob; 3 former husbands Robert Johnson, Olaf Holie, and Kenneth Johnson, all 3 WWII Veterans. Survived by son Robert Johnson; daughter Kriss Ann Hook (Cliff Hook); ex-daughter-in-law Sande; grandchildren Tiffany and Missy Johnson; Jamison, Crosby, and Spencer Hook; step-children Janeece (Charlie) Leeuw, Randy Johnson; and many other grandchildren, relatives and friends. Born and raised in Powers Lake, ND, graduated business school in Minot, ND then moved to Seattle, WA. Years later, she raised her family in Edina, MN. While working as a manger of Jr. Miss at Southdale. Secretary to the principal at Edina High School and other secretarial positions for insurance agencies. A Celebration of Life will be held at Vernon Terrace Fireside Room, 5250 Vernon Ave. S., Edina, MN 55436 on June 21 from 5:30-8:30 PM. Please join us to raise a glass to our precious, fun-loving, tap dancing, always singing mother, Ione. We will enjoy wonderful stories, love and laughter. Cheers!

Published on June 19, 2019