Arlene Johnson

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Arlene Johnson

Arlene Thelma Lidenberg was born April 16, 1932 in Northwood, ND where she grew up and attended school. On June 17, 1951 Arlene was married to Marvin Johnson and they lived in Northwood until their move to Boise, Idaho in 1996.

While living in Northwood, Arlene was an active member of the community and church. She enjoyed working as a cook at the Northwood Schools for many years. Arlene loved baking and especially making donuts and cookies for her friends and family. She also made great buns and lefsa which she shared with everyone. Arlene loved to entertain and often had guests for meals and holidays. She also loved to garden, especially flowers, and always left them uncut so others could enjoy them while walking past their home.

Marvin and Arlene enjoyed 7 years in Boise prior to Marvin’s death. Arlene subsequently moved into an apartment at Samaritan Village Apartments and became involved in that community and in her church. She met many new people whose friendship she cherished.

This past year, Arlene spent Thanksgiving with her family in Scottsdale, AZ and Christmas with her family in Minneapolis, including her four great grandchildren. After a short illness diagnosed upon her return to Boise, Arlene passed away on January 28, 2020 at the Samaritan Nursing Center. Her family wishes to extend a special thank you to all her caregivers, the Good Samaritan Nursing Center, hospice and St. Luke’s Hospital. She was loved by many for her warmth, compassion, and sense of humor. She will be deeply missed by family and friends.

Arlene is survived by three sons: Micheal (Susan) Cross Lake, Minnesota; Garry (Nancy) Columbia Heights, Minnesota; and Gail (Karen) Scottsdale, Arizona. She is also survived by four granddaughters: Lindsey (Lee), Andrea (Clint), Kayla and Amy and four great-grandchildren: Roland, Parker, Sophie and Archer. Also surviving is one sister, Florence Kleven, Seattle, Washington and many nieces and nephews.

Arlene was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin, two infant sons, parents Theodore and Ida Lidenberg, and siblings Gilman, Alvin, Marion, Orville, Ernest, Evelyn and Melvin.

Services were held on Tuesday, February 4 ^th , at the Samaritan Village Apartments in Boise, ID.

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