Karen Johnson 1941- 2010

Karen Johnson PhotoKaren Johnson, 68, Kenmare, ND, died Saturday, June 05, 2010 in her cousin’s home in Minot, ND.

Karen Rosalie Cox was born on July 28, 1941, a daughter of Clive W. and Doris (Linstrom) Cox in Coteau, ND. She was raised and educated in Coteau and was in the first graduating class of Bowbells High School.

On November 9, 1963, she was united in marriage to Gerald B. Johnson at the First Evangelical United Brethren Church in Minot. To this union a son, Michael was born. They later divorced.  

Karen worked for eleven years with the North Dakota Highway Patrol traveling around ND assisting with drivers license testing. Karen then took a job as secretary to the North Dakota Secretary of State in the State Capitol in Bismarck, and then working as executive secretary for Technical Planning Information of Bismarck.

She was a member of the Kenmare and Bowbells Methodist Church. Karen enjoyed crocheting and Victorian crafts.

Surviving relatives: Son: Michael Johnson, Minot; Siblings: Kathy (Ron) Kuzniar, Denver, CO; Kenny (Debbie) Cox, Niskayuna, NY; two nephews, one niece, special cousin Lloyd Ann (Mace) Caston, Minot and several other cousins also survive.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents.  

Visitation:  There will be no reviewal, however friends may sign a register book on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 one hour prior to service time in the church.

Funeral Service: Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 2 pm at the Bowbells Methodist Church, Bowbells, ND

Burial:  Bowbells Community Cemetery, Bowbells, ND


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