Edith L. Johnson

Edith L. Johnson, 97, a former longtime resident of Tigard, OR, widow of Conrad A. Johnson, died Saturday, December 11, 2010, in a hospital in North Charleston, SC.

Born November 7, 1913 in Shiocton, WI she was one of six children of James R. Thornton and Emma Puls Thornton. She was a teacher in the public school system.  Mrs. Johnson enjoyed oil painting and gardening.

Mrs. Johnson is survived by her niece and nephews:  Gary Knapp of Shiocton, WI, Marcia Shannon of North Charleston, SC, Rodney Solem of Greenville, WI, James Solem of Black Creek, WI and Robert Paul of Bear Creek, WI; and many grandnieces and grandnephews.   She was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters:  James "Bud" Thornton, Helen Thornton Solem, Carmen Thornton Paul, Grace Thornton Goddell and John Thornton.

A private memorial service was held.  Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTHWOODS CHAPEL, North Charleston, SC.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association National Office, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601