Vivian Johnson

Vivian Johnson, 98, entered heaven Monday, September 7, 2020 at Ava's House hospice, Sioux Falls, SD. Vivian Lorraine Larsen was born to Louie and Anna M. (Johnson) Larsen on September 4, 1922, at Viborg, SD. She attended Rural School District #41 and then graduated from Hurley High School, in 1940. On February 14, 1945 she was united in marriage to John Johnson, at Sioux Falls, SD. Following their marriage, they farmed one mile north of Worthing, SD, retiring into Worthing in 1973. Vivian worked in sales for Clark Furniture and Locker in Worthing for several years. They moved into Sioux Falls in 1994. Husband, John died on March 10, 2003. Vivian loved to cook and bake and share her wonderful food with family and friends. She was always caring for others until the end of her life. She especially enjoyed playing cards on Friday night with her friends in the apartment building and going out with the ladies for Saturday morning breakfast. Over the years, Vivian was a member of the Modern Mrs. Extension Club, Worthing Senior Citizens, Sunday school teacher and church secretary. She was a faithful member of Grace Community Church and loved her Lord. She is survived by her daughter, Diane (Richard) Rahn, Sioux Falls and son, Dallas Johnson, Sioux Falls. Also surviving are grandsons: Steven (Brooke) Rahn and their children, Elijah, Joseph, Zion and Selah; Timothy (Eleanor) Rahn and their children, Vivian and Frederick, as well as many other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her husband Johnny, her parents, sisters: June Winterboer, Lavonne Mikkelsen, Glennys Langeland, brother, Laverne Larsen, and grandson, Jonathan Rahn. Through the strength and the grace of God, she was able to live independently in her own apartment, until August 10, when she entered the hospital due to brain bleeds caused by a fall. She will be missed by many who loved her. Public services will begin at 1:30 p.m. Monday, September 14, with visitation beginning at 12:30 p.m., at Central Church, 3102 Ralph Rogers Rd, Sioux Falls with burial to follow in the Worthing Cemetery. Visitation, with the family present, will be 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Dindot-Klusmann Funeral Home, Lennox. In lieu of lowers, memorials to charity are preferred.

Vivian Johnson

September 4, 1922 - September 7, 2020

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