Ione A Johnson

Ione Johnson, 96, Buffalo, ND died on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at Sheyenne Crossings in West Fargo, ND.

Ione was born on March 14, 1921 near Aneta, ND to Ole and Cora (Johnson) Sherve. She graduated from McVille High School and Valley City State University.  Ione married Howard Johnson on August 25, 1945 at Tolna, ND. They lived and farmed at Buffalo. She taught school for 20 years in rural Buffalo, Absaraka and Page, ND.  Ione served as assessor for the cities of Buffalo and Tower City, ND and three area townships.

Ione was an active member of the Buffalo Lutheran Church. Ione and Howard enjoyed dancing and playing cards and for many years, they spent winters in Arizona.

She is survived by four sons, Kevin (Rhea), Fargo, Mark (Joanne), Buffalo, Craig (Pamela) and Steve both of Fargo, ND; daughter, Marcene (Bill) Hoffmann, Wheatland, ND; 13 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; brother, Frayne (Dee) Sherve of AZ; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Howard; infant son, Merlyn; grandson, Barrett; and siblings, Kermit, Irene Bakke, Sylvian, Clyde and Ronald.

Visitation: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 from 5 to 7 PM with a prayer service 7 PM at West Funeral Home, West Fargo.

Funeral: Wednesday at 10 AM at the Buffalo Lutheran Church with visitation one hour prior.

Burial: Buffalo Cemetery.

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