Edith A. Johnson

Edith A. Johnson of Eaton, CO entered her heavenly home on Sunday, November 1, 2009 at Hospice and Palliative Care of Northern Colorado. Edith was born on May 5, 1912 in Lindsborg, KS to Frank and Minnie (Olson) Johnson. The family lived in a rural area outside of Lindsborg. When Edith was twelve years old her mother passed away and as the oldest daughter became the "chief cook and bottle washer” for the family. After graduating from Lindsborg High School she worked at the high school and later as the society editor for the local Lindsborg Herald until she moved to Eaton, CO. On February 8, 1936 she married Roland Johnson of Eaton. They lived in Eaton where they farmed for many years during which time she was primarily a homemaker but also worked several years at the Eaton Bank, Anderson Feed and Seed and the Weld County Clerk and Recorder’s office. She loved to cook and bake and had a garden of flowers and vegetables that all enjoyed. After leaving the farm they moved to Colorado Springs, CO to manage an apartment complex and later moved to Sterling, CO to work part time at Garretson’s Sport Center. They totally retired in 1979 and moved back to the Greeley/Eaton Area. Roland passed away in 1996. They were married sixty years. Both were active members of Eaton Evangelical Free Church and served the Lord there in many ways. She is survived by her daughter, Maurine Garretson and husband Zeke of Eaton; grandsons, Eric Garretson of Evergreen, CO, and Todd Garretson and wife Cheri of Eaton; granddaughter, Kristy Lampe and husband Brian of Windsor, CO; great-grandchildren, Cindy Joseph and husband Bret of Bayfield, CO, Tyler Garretson of Fort Collins, CO, Tanner Garretson of Eaton, McKenzie, Madison and Montana Lampe, all of Windsor; great-great grandchildren, Tegan and Madeline Joseph of Bayfield. Also surviving are sisters, Amanda Anderson and husband Leonard of Arvada, CO, and Hannah Flesche and husband Gerald of Washington; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; grandchildren, Lynn and Scott Allen Garretson; brothers, Elmer, Victor, Ernest, and David Johnson; and sisters, Edna Swanson, Julia Montgomery, and Adeline Johnson. Friends may visit from 8:30 �" 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 5, 2009 at Adamson Chapel. Memorial services will be Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Eaton Evangelical Free Church, 1325 3rd Street. Interment at Eaton Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to the "Eaton Evangelical Free Church” in care of Adamson Funeral & Cremation Services, 2000 47th Avenue Greeley, CO 80634. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.adamsonchapels.com .