Harold Roy Johnson

Harold R. Johnson, 89 of Devils Lake, ND died on Thursday, February 14, 2008 at the Good Samaritan Center, Devils Lake in the loving care of his family and Mercy Hospice. Funeral Services for Harold will be held at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Devils Lake on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Harold Ovre will officiate and burial will be in the Vasa Cemetery, rural Esmond in the spring. Visitation will be held at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Monday from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Visitation on Tuesday will be at the church one hour prior to the service. Serving as Casket Bearers for Harold will be Scott Reierson, Bert Steffen, Tim Senger, Chuck Hendrickson, Douglas Mootz and Ricky Anderson Honorary Bearers will be Clifford Johnson, the Mercy Hospice Staff and the kind and caring staff of the Good Samaritan Center. Music will be provided by Keith Warner, soloist and JoDee Lagein, organist Harold Roy was born on February 2, 1919, the son of Otto and Hannah (Paulson) Johnson, on the Johnson farm, Isabel Township, rural Esmond. The farm is where Harold would live, work and grow to adulthood. He farmed with his Dad for several years and for 6 months, Harold worked with the Civilian Conservation Corp in California. Harold was united in marriage to Dorothy Treon on January 10, 1947 in Maddock, ND. They established their home in Oberon, ND where they operated the Oberon Café. Harold also worked for several of the farmers in the area. In the early 1950’s, they moved to Devils Lake where they lived, worked and raised their daughter. Harold worked for the Peavey Lumber Yard, the Robertson Lumber Company, Lake Region Bottling Company and Lake Region Asphalt. After he retired, he continued to make Devils Lake his home and for the past few years, Harold lived at Lake Country Manor and was a resident of the Good Samaritan Center at the time of his death. Dorothy died on February 27, 2002. Harold was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church and former member of the Eagles Aerie. Harold was a devoted husband and father and worked hard to provide for his family. He was a true outdoorsman and took every opportunity to be outdoors; caring for his yard or shoveling snow or sweeping a side walk. The love and caring concern Harold had for his family and friends was reflected in his sparkling eyes and gentle smile. Harold is survived by his brothers, Leonard Johnson and Arthur Johnson of Esmond, ND Sister-In-Law: Agnes Johnson of Minnesota Nieces and Nephews: Linda and Mike Schmaltz of Fargo Charlotte and David Pederson of Washington Bonnie Olson of Harlow Collen and Doreen Johnson of Fargo Tyrone and Nancy Johnson also Fargo Roxann and Bruce Georgeson of Maddock Sisters-In-Law and Brothers-In-Law: Eloise and Marty Lucht, New Rockford Ivy Johnson, Minnesota Ann Wheeler, Alaska Ardy and Glenn Salisbury of Devils Lake Delano and Joan Treon Donna Browning Elna Treon all of Oregon Many great nieces, great nephews and cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dorothy; daughter, LouAnn Johnson on October 1, 2006; brothers, Albert Johnson, Clarence Johnson, Donald Johnson and sisters, Leona and Lillian Johnson and Florence Johnson.