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From the funeral program: REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF... James Edward Johnson was born October 2, 194 I the son of Austin and Naomi (Ross) Johnson in Pelican Rapids, MN. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in rural Pelican Rapids. Jim attended Pelican Rapids High School in Pelican Rapids. On November 18. 1961 he was united in marriage with Karen Toftely in Pelican Rapids. Jim drove truck for numerous trucking companies in Pelican Rapids for many years. In addition to truck driving he farmed in Dunn township near Pelican Rapids from 1969 to 1984. He was presently a truck driver for Foltz trucking in Detroit Lakes. Jim made a personal decision for Jesus Christ in the early 1970’s. He took pleasure in serving the Lord and sharing Christ with others. Jim was an active member of Pelican Rapids Baptist Church and served on many church boards. Jim was also chairman of Dunn township board for several years. Jim had a quick smile, and a Joke line for everyone. He strived to do the very best in everything he did. He enjoyed the simple pleasures of fishing, gardening, outdoors and nature. He always found time for family, friends, pride in his grandchildren and taking every opportunity to participate in their activities. On Saturday, May 5, 2001, Jim passed away in Big Lake, MN at the age of 59 years. Jim is survived by his wife, Karen of Pelican Rapids; 3 sons, Bradley (Dance) Johnson, Keith (Tammy) Johnson, both of Fergus Falls, MN, and Darwin (Brenda) Johnson of Fargo, ND; 4 foster sons, lraj (Barb) Bijanzadeh of Sleepy Hollow, IL, Phuong (Boñavy) Tran of Moorhead, MN, Loc (Trang) Duong and Lua (Chanh) Duong, both of St. Clouji, MN; 1 brother, Cliff (Shirley) Johnson of Fargo, ND; 7 sisters, Marilyn (Keith) Erickson of Bloomington, MN, Carol (Jim) (calow of Richville, MN, Esther Will of Fergus Falls, MN; Edna (George) Matz of Detroit Lakes, Edvina (Orville) Nolting of Rock Island, WA, Crystal - Choquette of Hlibbing, MN, and Maxine (Charles) Brown of Wadcna, MN, and 9 grandchildren, Jacob, Carlic, Bryanna, Travis, Vanessa, Lynnice, Adam, Amber, and Aaron; and 5 foster- grandchildren, Brittany, Brady, Jada. Kimberly, and Kelly. Jim is preceded in death by his parents. Blessed Be The Memory Of Jim Johnson |