Wilma June Johnson

Wilma Johnson, 89, of Payette, went to be with her Lord Tuesday, April 17, 2012. A viewing will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, April 20, 2012 at Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Payette. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the Payette Church of the Nazarene, 1980 7th Ave N., Payette, ID. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Payette. Our loving Mom was born August 30, 1922 in Monett, Missouri to Mildred and George Hogan. She grew up in Missouri with three brothers, George, Ike, Jim and one sister Betty. The family enjoyed singing and playing instruments. The sisters auditioned for the radio. During the war, the family relocated to Independence, Oregon. She met her soon-to-be husband while working at the diner in Salem. She married Dan Johnson on March 31, 1946 in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the fall they moved to the Oregon Slope in Ontario where they had three children; Bonnie, Karla and Dan. They family moved to California in 1955 and shortly returned to the Oregon Slope and then to Weiser. In 1962, the family moved to the Payette area, which remained home for many precious years. Mom always maintained a warm and loving home. She loved tending her flowers and gardening. She spent a lot of time canning the fruits and vegetables for which she received many blue ribbons at the Payette County Fair. She could sew everything, from doll clothes to cheerleading outfits. She worked at JC Penney for a few years in retail and also modeled for them. After retirement, Mom and Dad spent many winters in Arizona. She is survived by her sister, Betty Stone; children, Bonnie (Michael) Gee; Karla (Bob) Belvoir; Dan (Jackye) Johnson: grandchildren, Danelle, Chad, Justin, Jennifer and Dax. She was blessed with 10 great grandchildren, Mallary, Samantha, Kaylee, Shelby, Kodey, Makayla, Corbin, Kendyl, Elle, Asher and 2 great-great grandchildren Gabriel and Jaydyn. Mom will be missed dearly by her family and many fond friends.WILMA JOHNSON- PAYETTE Service Details. Visitation When: Friday, April 20th, 2012 Location: Funeral Home Address: Service When: Saturday, April 21st, 2012 Location: Funeral Home Address: