February 6 1928 December 5 2021
Obituary Helen I. (DeLozier) Johnson, age 93, of Ankeny, IA, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 5, 2021, at Independence Village, surrounded by her family. She was born February 6, 1928, in Jewell, IA, to Charley and Ida DeLozier. She graduated from Jewell High School in 1945 and married Ardis D. Johnson of Story City, IA, April 9, 1948. They were married for 61 years until his death in 2009. Helen enjoyed 11 years working at the Story City Library and was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Story City, IA. She was an avid and loyal Iowa State basketball fan who rarely missed watching a game. However, Helen’s true passion was her ever-growing family and many friends. She was most happy when she was surrounded by her family or down on the floor playing with one of her great-grandchildren. Her bright spirit and loving presence will be missed by many. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and sisters Ruth Satre and Edith Demaray. Helen is survived by her three children: Julie (Arlyn) Snitker, Washington, MO; Jim (LuAnn) Johnson, Ankeny, IA; Karen (Mark) Ellson, Woodbury, MN; eight grandchildren: Jill (Mike) O’Dell, Lisa (Scott) Daugherty, Paul (Sarah) Snitker, Sarah (Matt) Wittkop, Emily (William) Baker, Jenni (Adam) Jaehnke, Matthew Ellson, Nicole Ellson; 19 great-grandchildren: Kaylee, Brooke, and Molly O’Dell; Braden, Drake, and Anna Daugherty; Jackson, Meredith, Beau, and Judd Snitker; Amelia, Lydia, and Maria Wittkop; Victoria, Alyssa, and William Baker; Dylan, Oliver, and Micah Jaehnke; brother-in-law Gene Demaray; nieces; and a nephew. Memorials may be designated for Grace United Methodist Church, Story City, IA; Kindred at Home Hospice, Urbandale, IA; and the Alzheimer’s Association. To send flowers to the family of Helen I. Johnson please visit our Tribute Store. Read more
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Helen I Johnson February 6 1928 December 5 2021.
Death notice for the town of: Ames, state: Iowa