Else M. Johnson, 80, passed October 6, 2020 at the Capital Caring Adler Center, in Aldie Virginia.
Else Marie Johnson was born in November 1939, in Hochrode, Silasia, Germany.
At the age of 17, and a career degree in Tanning (leather works) she left the East, and started a new life in West Germany at her young age.
In 1966, she left Stuttgart, Germany to meet her husband Herbert C. Johnson. Soon after, with her daughter Astrid, naturalized as a citizen of the United States of America. In 1996, unfortunately her husband passed.
Else had a zest for life, and many interests.
She raised birds and had several aviaries of parakeets, canaries and zebra finches. The family traveled to different States to various bird showings as professional breeders.
Gardening and cooking was her other loves. Many neigbors and friends can say she was gracious in sharing.
In 1985, she recieved a carreer diploma in auto mechanics at the Arlington Career Center. She never worked as a teacher but was always there at evening classes to volunteer her time to help new adult students in fixing their cars. She was amazing.
She took up oil painting in her 50’s, and up to her last weeks of life still painted!
If there was anything that totally stood out in Else’s personality, most would say it was her hospitality and kindness towards others.
Late in her life, she associated with the Jehovahs Witness faith. She had great love for Gods word the Bible, and never missed the gatherings of worship.
Her faith brought her through the most difficult time in her last year of life with Pancreatic cancer. She passed Tuesday morning, October 6, 2020.
She is now in Jehovah’s God’s memory and will wait to be resurrected on a beautiful paradise earth when the time comes.
Else wanted no tears, no sadness, no fuss… but looked forward to seeing us all again as promised in Psalm 37:29…” the righteous will possess the earth, and they will live forever on it.”…
Else, there was truly no one else like her, and the neighborhood is not the same without her! We moved into the house across the street from her 19 years ago. She always had such great stories, a wonderful smile and a welcomed simple honesty.
We know her family must miss her tremendously. — We have great sympathy for you and are praying for you.
Love,
Tripp and Jenn
Liebe Astrid und Familie
Mein Aufrichtiges Beileid zum Verlust eurer lieben Else.
Sie war mir eine gute Freundin, mit ihr habe ich einige schöne Erinnerungen.
Unsere Unternehmungen und Ausflüge waren einfach toll. Schade dass es sie nicht mehr gibt.
My deepest condolences to you and your family. Else was so sweet, she and I sat next to each other, at the a Kingdom Hall in Alexandria VA. I love the fact that she was skilled in so many areas of life, such as painting and a great auto mechanic, who knew! I will surely miss you 😘!
Else entered our lives over 25 years ago when we became her neighbor. We shared an unfenced yard where our daughter and her granddaughter played, we tended and discussed our gardens, and we watched backyard wildlife. Sharing experiences over the years we moved from neighbors to friends, to adopted family. She was truly gracious, we loved her and we miss her.
Sincere condolence to the Pinder/Johnson families.. Please be comforted in knowing your beloved Mom is safe in Jehovah’s memory. He will remember every detail about her and bring her back soon—Psalm 146:4; John 5:28-29. In the meantime, may our Heavenly Father, and cherished memories strengthen you to cope at this time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time of sorrow. Continue to rely on God and know that he hears your prayers, because he cares for you. Thinking of you all.
A beautiful tribute to a beautiful woman. We feel blessed to have known her and to have learned from her. We will always remember her many stories, her beautiful art, and her sage advice. And we will carry her love and care for the neighborhood animals forward. May she Rest In Peace. Our love, Chris and Shannon
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Your mother was a remarkable woman. I have enjoyed my friendship with Mrs. Johnson for many years.
Your mother will be with you in the lessons she gave, the life she shared, and the love she showed.
Ingrid Taylor and Family
My deepest sympathy to you and your family Astrid and Ellison. Although I never met your mother personally, I recall her paintings and the lively stories you shared about her. May Jehovah comfort your hearts as you look forward to being with her again in that beautiful new world, just ahead.