Marie Johnson

Funeral information

Home: Napa, CA Place of Birth: San Francisco, CA
Date of Death: February 26, 2010 Birthdate: December 5, 1919
Age: 90

Service information: Saturday, March 06, 2010 11:00 AM Tulocay Funeral Home, Napa, CA

Visitation: Friday, March 05, 2010 at Tulocay Funeral Home, Napa, CA

Biography

MARIE ESTHER JOHNSON
1919-2010

Marie Esther Johnson, 90, passed away peacefully at home on February 26, 2010. She was born in San Francisco to Jeff and Esther Eichner. Marie graduated from Albany High School and worked briefly for the phone company. She was also an organist at the Lutheran church. She met her future husband, Ralph, at a dance and they were married in 1940. The newlyweds moved to Richmond and started a fantastic journey of life together.

Marie volunteered to support Children's Hospital, Live Oak Branch, and the Republican Party. She regularly hosted oil painting parties with her sisters and friends; obtained her pilot's license and hosted wonderful parties at their Middletown Ranch.

They traveled the world taking their children and grandchildren along for the ride.
Marie and Ralph moved to Napa in 1996.

Marie had a special twinkle in her eyes, smile on her face and wonderful sense of humor that will be missed by all who knew her. She lived her life with strength, grace and dignity.

The family would like to thank her compassionate caregivers and send a special thank you to Dennis Malmin for his outstanding care and support.

Marie is survived by her daughter, Christine Johnson, Napa and son, Brad (Susan) Johnson, Sand Point, ID; grandchildren, Michele (Scot) Johnson, Christina (Mark) Navone, Lisa Beck, Jill (Dan) Beaman, Aaron (April) Johnson, Esther Johnson, Johnny Johnson, Joey Johnson, Juliette Johnson, Victoria Johnson, Rebecca Johnson, and Michael (Katie) Johnson; great grandchildren, Stephen Johnson II, Caroline Johnson, Katie Johnson, Russell Johnson, Parker Beck, J. Tucker Beck and Joe Tex Beaman ; brother, Jeff (Betty) Eichner, Napa; sister, Ingrid (Rod) Haney, Albany; cousin Edwin Carlson and many nieces and nephews.

Marie was predeceased by her beloved husband, Ralph; her sons, Stephen Johnson and Sam Johnson; Grandson William Johnson; Grandson-in-law, Clay Beck; her parents, Jeff and Esther Eichner; her sisters, Muriel Alveraz and May McKay.

A service will be held in her honor on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 11:00am in the chapel of Tulocay Funeral Home. A reception will follow in the Tulocay Reception Hall. Visitation will be from 1-8pm on Friday, February 5. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Oakland Children's Hospital, 747 52nd Street, Oakland, CA 94609. Please share your memories or words of sympathy with the family on-line at WWW.TULOCAYCEMETERY.ORG.




Kristi Kay Jorgensen March 3, 2010
My father was very lucky to have known Marie Johnson.. Her son Steve and my father Jim were great friends during their short lives on this earth.. And because of that friendship our family was also very lucky to have known Marie and Ralph and become friends.. My heart goes out to the whole family and you will be in my prayers.. Love to all of you.. Kristi Kay

Tena (Brock) Buschmann March 4, 2010
My Mother & Father both worked for Ralph and I grew up with Marie's children and eventually worked for Ralph for 14 years at the Quarry. During that time I knew Marie as a Great Woman and great friend who always had a smile and something good to say. I'm sure her family will miss her dearly and my thoughts and prayers are with all of them especially during these sad times. I remember the House in El Sobrante by the Creek and up LaColina and also the great getogethers at Middletown in the Hangers. Marie was a great host and friend and will be missed. I'm very sorry to hear she is gone. My love to her surviving family especially Tina, Aaron & April. Tena (Brock) Buschmann

Scott Kinney March 5, 2010
I have only been with Debbie Mckay for a little over a year, Debbie is Marie's Niece. I have been to several family get togethers and 2 of Aunt Marie's birthday celebrations.Your family has excepted me, into the family as if I had been part of it for many years.The love and compassion that Marie has shown you, and that you have shown me is no-where comparable to any other family, it is true and genuine. My heart goes out to all who loved and cherished this woman, for I know that she will truley be missed.God bless you all. Scott Kinney

Michele Johnson March 5, 2010
"The greater your capacity to love, the greater is your capacity to feel the pain." Saying goodbye to you is painful for us all. Thank you, Thank you, THANK YOU for all the love and life lessons you gave to me and my sisters. I will love you and miss you forever. Your First Granddaughter, Michele Marie

Joe and Marge Miller March 5, 2010
Johnson Family: Your mother, grandmother, great grandmother was such a beautiful lady--inside and out. She had a long,full life,and we know she was a great example for you. Cherish the memories of the happy times you spent together. We are thinking of you all, and remembering some enjoyable times spent with Ralph and Marie.

Laura Robinson March 5, 2010
I got to know Marie through her wonderful granddaughter, Chrissy, following her stroke. I was struck by her patience, grace, dignity, and sharp sense of humor. It was always fun hearing her stories about her family and her travels. You will be greatly missed, Marie!

Diane (Yoas) Neely March 5, 2010
As a chilhood friend of Tina's, I found Marie to be a beautiful and welcoming woman. As an adult I learned to appreciate that she was also a very strong woman who had more than her share of difficult times. Marie was always ready to greet me with a kind word and a smile. Tina, I think of you often and my thoughts are with you and the family today.

Susan (Barnett) Colegrove March 5, 2010
Tina and I were very good friends in high school, and I spent alot of time at the Johnson home. Marie never ceased to amaze me with her beauty, style, personality, and ability to have so much fun with her children and their friends. I know she will be greatly missed by all who know and love her. Tina, I have thought of you so many times over the years. My heart goes out to you in this time of sorrow. Take care.

Michelle Hagen March 6, 2010
What a beautiful smile Marie had, and to hear her chuckle, you knew she was up to something. She will be greatly missed.

Violet The Clown March 16, 2010
Condolences to Christina and the rest of the family. I will always proudly remember Marie's 90th birthday party, to which I was invited. Hopefully I added some color and laughter to that special celebration. It was obvious to me she was loved and cherished by people of all ages. RIP! Violet The Clown