Elsie Katherine Johnson

Elsie Katherine (Nielsen) Johnson passed away Friday, July 13, 2012, at Alegent Mercy Hospital surrounded by family. Elsie was born January 10, 1926, to Danish immigrants Marinus and Anne Marie (Mikelsen) Nielsen in Council Bluffs, Iowa. A 1944 graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School, Elsie attended Iowa State Teachers College. Upon his return from WW II, Elsie married C. Roxie Johnson in 1945, and to this union were born two sons, Michael C Johnson and Steven N Johnson. In addition to being a full-time homemaker, Elsie worked, as needed, in the family business; Nielsen’s Clothes Shop. She served as a Room-Mother, Cub Scout Den-Mother, PTA President and various other volunteer activities. When her sons were grown, she enjoyed being a Realtor, until her retirement from Diamond Realty in the Bluffs. Preceded in death by both parents; brother Dr. Jack G Nielsen, son Michael C Johnson, M.D., and husband of 47 years, C. Roxie Johnson. Elsie is survived by; son Steven N Johnson and daughter-in-law Helen Knott of Council Bluffs, daughter-in-law Ruth Avila Johnson of Nevada, sister-in-law Carol Nielsen of Texas; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and many other family and friends. There will be no viewing, per Elsie’s wishes. The body has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday July 21, 2012, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints located on the corner of Greenview Road and Butler, Council Bluffs, Iowa. All are invited to a fellowship luncheon, at the Church, immediately following the memorial service. In lieu of flowers , please make memorials to the Council Bluffs Animal Shelter Fund