A funeral service for Phyllis Johnson, age 90, of Lake Park, was held Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Lake Park Methodist Church in Lake Park. Interment was at Lakeview Cemetery in Spirit Lake. Phyllis Ann Johnson, born July 2, 1933, in Lake Park, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2024. She was the daughter of Howard and Anna (Vodraska) Whaley. Phyllis graduated from Spirit Lake High School and married Everett “Jeff” Johnson on August 5, 1953, in Montgomery. Throughout her life, Phyllis embraced many roles, including housewife, mother, grandmother, volunteer, and farmhand. She was an active member of the Lake Park Methodist Church and contributed to various organizations such as the Order of Eastern Star, Library Board, Legion Auxiliary, and Hospital Auxiliary. Phyllis found joy in spending time with her family, knitting, playing games, baking sticky rolls, reading to children, and tending to her garden. Phyllis is survived by her husband of 70 years, Everett “Jeff” Johnson; children, Leilani (Mike) Reef, Judy (Ken) Gard, Gary (Diane) Johnson; grandchildren,Josh Reef, Andrew Reef, Abby (Phillip) Brecht, Sarah (John Ritchie) Gard, Jacob Johnson, Lewis Johnson; great-grandchildren,LeRoy Johnson and Everett Johnson; sisters,Dora Froendt and Colleen Whaley; brother-in-law,Bruce Johnson; sister-in-law,Ruby Bradshaw; and many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Jeri Ann Johnson, great-granddaughter Zoe Reef, and her parents. Phyllis will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Turner Jenness Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
