Coral Johnson
October 9, 1930 — March 23, 2011
Coral Jean Johnson 80, of Two Harbors, formerly of Silver Bay, died Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at the Ecumen Scenic Shores Care Center in Two Harbors.
She was born October 9, 1930 to Ben and Mary (Satter) Johnson in Two Harbors. Coral married Milton Johnson on April 2, 1949 in Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Two Harbors. They moved to Silver Bay where they raised their family. Coral was a homemaker through the years, and was a member of the Silver Bay VFW Women's Auxiliary, Sychar Lutheran Church in Silver Bay, and Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Two Harbors. She moved to Two Harbors in 2008 to be under the care of her daughters. Coral enjoyed taking care of her home and especially her family.
Coral is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Milton, and siblings, Chester "Smokey" Johnson, Edith Call, Helen Puent, Norman Johnson, and Elwood Johnson.
She is survived by her seven children, Sandra (Gene) Gangestad of Two Harbors, Terri (Orwoll) Edeen of Saginaw, Mark (Suzan) Johnson of Duluth, Sherry (Larry) Gilbert of Two Harbors, David (Maren) Johnson of Rochester, Daniel (Sue Walters) Johnson of St. Cloud, and Steven (Carrie Morales) Johnson of Nashville, Tenn; 13 grandchildren, Dr. Angelina (Jeffry Hexter) Gangestad, Scott (Jennifer) Havlick, Stephanie (Zac) Bentz, Shane Johnson, Christina Gilbert, Andrew (Teather) Gangestad, Anissa (Leo) Lukas, Andrea (Aaren) Petersen, Amanda (Steve) Kaster, Bradley Johnson, Cinthia Johnson, Lindsey Johnson, and Steven Johnson; 11 great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A Private Graveside Service will be held at a later date at Lakeview Cemetery.