Betty Lou Johnson

Born May 27, 1939, in Marquette, a daughter of Gerald B. and Marjorie E. (Woodbridge) Johnson, Betty was a lifelong Marquette resident. Following her graduation from John D. Pierce in 1957, Betty was employed four years with Cliff Dow. She later began a long career as a clerk in the Marquette County Register of Deeds Office, retiring following 36 years of service. In her leisure moments, she enjoyed knitting and in her younger years, liked to ice skate.

Betty is survived by her sister, Phyllis Smith of Waterloo, IA; nephews and nieces, Roy (Lisa) Tucker of Remsen, IA, Alan Johnson of Florida, and Denise (Michael) Christensen of Cuyahoga Falls, OH.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Merrie Johnson; her aunt, Sadie Merchant; and a nephew, Sean Tucker.

Graveside committal services will be held at the Park Cemetery on Monday, October 15th, at 1:00 pm with Pastor Chad Mager officiating. A reception will follow at First Baptist Church, 728 W. Kaye Avenue, Marquette.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Upper Peninsula Home Health and Hospice.

The Swanson-Lundquist Funeral Home is serving the family, where condolences may be expressed online at swansonlundquistfuneral home.com