Beverly Jean Johnson (89) passed away at Dow Rummel in Sioux Falls on October 21 ^st , 2021, surrounded by her family, following a lengthy illness.

UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION:

The family will greet friends from 2:00 – 4:00 PM Sunday November 14, 2021 at Miller Westside Funeral Chapel, 6200 W. 41 ^st St. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM Monday, November 15, 2021 at Peace Lutheran Church, with burial to follow at Hills of Rest Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Peace Lutheran Church or Lutheran Social Services. The service will be livestreamed by clicking on this link; http:/peacelutheran.com/live.

Bev was born on January 7, 1932 to Leo Albert Harris and Grace Elizabeth Roe Harris in their home on a cold blustery winter day. Beverly attended school in Sioux Falls where she was a lifelong resident. Beverly married Eugene Allen Johnson of Volga, SD on July 10, 1949.

Beverly was an accomplished ice skater and dancer. She enjoyed all crafts, knitting, cross-stitching, quilting and was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.

In addition to being a loving homemaker and wife, Beverly was a secretary at City Hall for Clerk of Courts, worked in the Boy Scout office and retired from American Freight after 22 years.

Family was the joy of her life. Bev is survived by 4 children Linda Salmonson (Stan) Fayetteville, AR., Pam Olson, Sioux Falls, Debb Bakken (Russ) Black Hawk, SD., and Randy Johnson (Tami) Lakeville, MN. 16 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Beverly was preceded in death by her husband Eugene Johnson of 44 years; her parents, Leo and Grace Harris; her son, Steven Johnson; granddaughter, Anna Marie Johnson; sister, Helene Nelson; brother, Keith Harris; son-in-law, Mark Olson; and daughter-in-law, Jan Johnson.

Memorials May be sent to Lutheran Social Service of SD or Peace Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls.