Our mom, Debbie Johnson, age 64, of Poplar, MT, has gone to be with the Lord and to join her family and friends who have journeyed before her. Her new journey began on the 19th day of May, 2012 at the Billings Clinic in Billings, MT.
Debbie was born on December 21, 1947 to Pete and Isabelle LeVay. She graduated from Poplar High School in 1966, and attended the University of Montana. Debbie owned her own business, worked for the State of Montana, served on the Fort Peck Tribes Oversight Commission and the Fort Peck Tribes Appellate Court as a Justice. She loved children, and enjoyed making crafts for her family and friends.
Christmas was a special time Debbie would bake all kinds of goodies and take them to different families while sharing a part of her holiday cheer with others.
Debbie is survived by two children, Charles S. Johnson (Kim and KC) of Poplar, MT and Jeri Johnson (Christian, Cadence) of Lawrence, KS; one brother, Don LeVay (Bonnie); niece, Traci Holt of Williston (Andy); nephew, Ira (Karla) Ricker of Wolf Point, MT; her soul mate, Gerald Johnson of Poplar; extended family members, a sister, Mavis Failing (Wayne) of Poplar; brother, Steve Grey Hawk Sr. of Poplar; son, Matthew Loves Him; daughters, Lydania Hagadone, Stacy Pipe, and Genelle Akers; uncle, Phillip Magnan (Olive) of California; and numerous relatives, kids, grandchildren, and close friends, of whom she dearly loved.
She was preceded in death by her father, Pete; mother, Isabelle “Sissy” LeVay; great grandson, Aaron Wayne Johnson; and brothers, John Arp, and Butch LeVay.
A vigil service will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 22 at the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Poplar. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 23 also at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Poplar. Cremation is to follow.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point and Poplar has been entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the Johnson family by visiting www.claytonstevensonchapel.com.
Carla Lovan says
Chuck and family, I am very sorry for the loss of you Mother. She will be dearly missed by many. She has touched so many lives and was a kind and loving person. I am very thankful to have had her in my live. Our prayers and love are with you.
THE GREY BEAR FAMILY says
Sorry for your lost. Our prayers are with at this time.
PAUL DELONG says
MAY PEACE BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FOREVER!YOU WILL BE MISSED DEARLY!SINCERELY PAUL DELONG
JUDY GREY BEAR says
I WILL TRULY MISS YOU DEBBIE,
YOU WERE A VERY GOOD WOMAN &
WIFE TO JERRY.
Lee Abbott says
Chuck, Kim & Jeri,
I am so very sorry for another loss in such a short time. The will never be another “”Debbie.”” God certainly broke the mold there. Keeping you all in my prayers.
linda saala says
Such an special lady. If she took you into her heart you had a friend forever. I’m counting on that. Our earthly friendship started too late and ended too early. My prayers to Chuck, Kim, and Jeri, and especially Gerald. Mere words cannot express my broken heart for his broken heart. Prayers are all I have.
June Jensen says
Thoughts and prayers to all of Debbies family and friends, She was such a great person, She was my friend and i loved her like a sister, God is so lucky to have a new beautiful angel to care for, Though we will all miss her, we have to remember she is at peace No more pain, no more surgeries, It is time for her to rest now, We will see you agan someday my friend, Until then, remember we all Love and miss you..
Love June and Brett Jensen (Johnson)
Janice White Eagle-Johnson says
Debbie was one of my best friends in High School. We hung out together and had alot of good laughs. I will miss Debbie.
Julie Hendersob says
To day is Christmas Day. I have only found out of her passing today. Debbie was an exceptional person and I loved her very much. She and Gerald were very instrumental in my iife and in the Life of My deceased Husband Rocky Cummins. With all the media and all the news my heart is sad that she is no longer on this earth. But I do know that she Loved Jesus and Heaven was her eternal Home. Jerry , Chuck and JerrryAnne You are in my thoughts and I know your mom was so Proud of you and Jerry she did love you very much. God bless you at this time and I will hold you in my prayers as you morn this loss. Always a part of your family Much Love Julie
Debbie I will see you in Heaven.