Marian Johnson, 90, of Zeeland, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Zeeland.
Marian was born March 23, 1932, in Zeeland, Michigan, to John and Henrietta (Vanden Bosch) Scholten and grew up on the family farm. She attended Huyser School near Beaverdam and later graduated from Zeeland High School. Marian married Howard J. Johnson in 1954 and they raised three sons. They were members of North Street Christian Reformed Church. Marian volunteered as a member of the North Street CRC Dorcas Society. Marian worked at Herman Miller after her sons were grown. She enjoyed volunteering at Rehobeth Christian School and Crossroads Ministries. Marian also enjoyed spending time with her family, reading, and gardening. Marian was preceded in death by daughters-in-law: Linda Johnson and Connie Johnson, and sister and brother-in-law Joann and Gerald Maatman.
Marian is survived by her husband of 68 years, Howard, their children: Richard (Jane) Johnson of Zeeland, Robert Johnson of Homewood, IL, Rev. Mike (Gina) Johnson of Sugarland, Texas, 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, her siblings: Helene (Lee) Nykamp, Jay (Shirley) Scholten, Louise (Terry) Otting, and many extended family members.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 4, 2023, at North Street Christian Reformed Church, 20 East Main Avenue, Zeeland MI 49464. Visiting hours will be 4-6 pm, Friday, at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State Street, Zeeland MI 49464. Interment will be in Zeeland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Zeeland Christian School, or Ascending Leaders. www.yntemafh.com
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