Mrs. Johnson

November 25, 2011

Minna Johnson Minna Johnson, age 97, passed away on November 25th, 2011 at The Wesley Nursing Home in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. She was predeceased by her husband Paul Johnson, and a sister Fannie B. Fried. Minna was born in N.Y.C., the daughter of Jacob and Molly Beetman. She graduated from Brooklyn College, and worked during her lifetime as a secretary for the International Ladies Garment Worker's Union, a claims examiner for the NYS Department of Labor, and an elementary school teacher in the Kingston, NY School System. She was a lifetime member of Hadassah – The Women's Zionist Organization of America, and a proud member of the NYS Retired Teacher's Association. Minna is survived by two sons, Marc Johnson of Clifton Park, NY and Naples, Florida, and Richard Johnson of Interlaken, NY and Oakland Park, Florida. She is also survived by a sister, Mildred Davis of Bedford, NY, 3 grandchildren – Eric (Minna) Johnson of Seattle, Washington, Lauren Johnson of NYC, and Lindsey (Colin) Boyle of Boston, MA, a great-grandson Oskari Johnson of Seattle, WA, a devoted nephew Eric (Joanna) Fried of Albany, NY and several loving nieces. The family is gathering at the home of Marc Johnson in Clifton Park, NY on Sunday, November 27, 2001. According to Minna's wishes, her remains will be cremated, and buried along with the remains of her beloved husband Paul, in Montrepose Cemetery, in Kingston, NY at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Hadassah at www.hadassah.org, or by calling (866) 299-2395.