Obituary: Natalie Johnson, Member of the Velvet Tones, Dies at Age 72

Natalie A. Johnson

Natalie A. Johnson, 72, passed away on August 4, 2012 surrounded by her husband and family.

"Her journey was cut short after a valiant three-and-a-half year battle with cancer. She will always be remembered as a loving wife and mother and a very proud grandma," her family writes.

Johnson is described as a gourmet cook, decorator, gardener and music lover—a passion that began when she was just a little girl attending a county church. In life, she was a longtime member of the Velvet Tones. She also had a rewarding career as executive assitant to the president of Sci-med Life Systems. 

She is preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Dora Lund, and brother Roger Palm.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Norman; son Jay; daughter Jill (Scott) Olson; grandsons, Jack and Paul; sisters, Darlene Abraham and Judy (Jeff) Mason; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

A memorial service will be held in Johnson's honor at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 12 at Grace Lutheran Church in Apple Valley. Visitation is scheduled for one hour prior to service. The family asks that memorials be sent to Fairview Hospice Fund or Grace Lutheran Church.

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