Ramona "Mona" Johnson, 93, passed away at her home on Friday, February 11, 2022. Graveside services for Mona will be Saturday, February 19, 2022, at 1:00 pm at the Scranton Cemetery in Scranton, ND. Pastor Rob Grunden will be officiating. The public is welcome to attend.

Ramona went home to her lord and savior on Friday, February 11, 2022. A family and friends
graveside service is being held on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at the Scranton Cemetery where
she will be placed beside her beloved husband, Wayne and her youngest son, Jeffrey.

Mom was the first of three daughters born to Roy and Ione (Bertrand) Peterson on September 21,
1928. Her two sisters, Gloria and Marlene, were born in 1930 and 1932 and the family of five
began their life in Scranton. Mom always reminisced about her younger years living in Scranton
as so much fun running/playing with the other town kids. She began dancing in her teenage years
attending local dances and carried the love of dance through her life. Many times she talked
about how much kids these days miss out on compared to when she was growing up as all the
kids got together so much more in groups of friends and had a "grand ole time".

Mom attended school in Scranton and graduated in 1947. Her graduating class consisted of six
women who all remained close friends for their entire lives. She went to college at Dickinson for
a few months to become a teacher. However, this career choice was not to become her life, as
when she returned to Scranton, she married Wayne Johnson and started a career as a homemaker,
wife, mother, helper, caregiver, along with providing for the multitude of other needs that a farm
life requires. Ramona and Wayne were married on July 17, 1948 and began their life together on
a farm southwest of Scranton along with Wayne's parents, Herman and Vera (Anderson)
Johnson.

The marriage was blessed with four children, two girls (Mona and Jawayne) and two boys
(Curtis and Jeffrey). Things were tough and money was scarce for many years, but Ramona and
Wayne worked hard to raise their children and have a good life. They made many sacrifices but
had many celebrations of good times, good friends and close family.

The family sold the farm southwest of Scranton and moved to another farm northeast of Scranton
in 1963. While it was a move of only 20 miles or so, it seemed like another world as they met
and became close to new neighbors and friends. Mom (and Dad) enjoyed the community and the
closeness of the many get-togethers and card games. Ramona and Wayne semi-retired in 1996
and moved into Scranton. Mom always said she was a "townie" again (and she really liked it).
Ramona loved her life as a housewife and partner with Wayne. They complemented each other,
which enabled them to be married for over 64 years, until Wayne passed away in 2012. In
today's world, this is a "grand" testimony to their love and commitment. Ramona missed Wayne
deeply (something about cold feet and a warm back).

Mom was very close to both of her sisters (Gloria and Marlene). They were always either
visiting or talking on the phone to stay current with their lives and their families. Everyone
visited each other as much as they were able and family gatherings were always events. Gloria's and Marlene's passing left great sadness and a void.

Two of Ramona's other lifelong friends, Gen Fisher and Bernie Gunther, have continued to be a
part of her life, visiting often and attending life's special events such as birthdays. Mom's house
was always a place that friends and family just dropped in for coffee, pastries, cookies,
krumkake, and good conversation.

Mom loved flower gardening but more than that she loved riding, no speeding, around her yard
cutting grass on her John Deere mower. Mom lived alone in her home in Scranton until she was
over 90 years old. In 2020, life was presenting too many physical challenges and some assistance
was needed. Her family (children, nieces, nephews and grandchildren), her good friend Lois and
the wonderful people at Charlie's Angels of Caring all provided assistance and love during these
times. Mom loved her family and friends deeply and always wanted them close.

Ramona is survived by her daughters, Mona (Marwin) Stafford and Jawayne (Tom) Sahr, and her
son Curtis (Cheryl) Johnson. Her grandchildren Todd Larson, Tami (Doug) Ferguson, Jason
Johnson, Bridget (Carl) Miller, Jeff Miodowski, and Kristen Miodowski (Keith Stover). Her
great grandchildren (Tami) Zachary and Lucas Ferguson; (Todd) Kirby and Katie Larson
(Bridget) Aiden and Kenna Halleen, Kieran and Reagen Coyle, and Masin Miller; (Jason) Miles
Kao; (Jeff) Mya and Aria Miodowski, and (Kristen) Faith Miodowski and Kolton Stover. Plus
many nieces, nephews, cousins, and great friends.

Ramona was preceded in death by her beloved husband Wayne, her son Jeffrey, her sisters
(Gloria and Marlene), and their husbands (Douglas Deutscher and John Culver); her father and
mother (Roy and Ione Peterson); her father and mother-in-law (Herman and Vera Johnson); her
brother-in-law and wife (Bryce and Ann Johnson) and her sister-in-law and husband (Yvonne
and Ernie Fiene).

There were always teaching moments: Mom & Dad set the example. We all attended church as a
family. It set the foundation for Mom choosing Jesus as her Lord & Savior. She believed strongly
in God and his promise of forgiveness, salvation and life everlasting in heaven after death on
earth.

Ramona was a great mother; grandmother and great-grandmother; a wonderful friend to all who
came into her life; she was kind, gentle, caring, and hardworking and loved spending time with
friends and family. She was generous with her time and material things, always believing people
are what matters. Mom will be missed by many but her memory lives on in our hearts. We
celebrate her life every time we do a good deed, help someone in need or just sit quietly reading
a book, as these are some of the things she loved to do.

We will see you on the journey that we all take when we leave this world. Until then, remember the love we have shared.