Mary Cathryn Johnson
Obituary
Mary Johnson, 98, of Corralitos, CA, died on March 21, 2024.
She was born October 24, 1925, in Spokane Washington, to Lucille Thorpe. Mary married Earl William Jensen June 30, 1946, moved to Corralitos where they raised three children, Judi Hein, David Jensen and Robert Jensen. Mary was a dedicated preschool teacher for many years at Community Interplay Preschool. She volunteered as a Pink Lady at Watsonville Community Hospital arranging flowers at the giftshop. Mary also enjoyed time with her three grandchildren, Scott Hein, Jessica Hein and Keith Jensen, and her great-grandchildren.
After the passing of her husband, Earl, May 1984, she married Harry Bray Johnson on January 25, 1990. Harry and Mary enjoyed spending time with Harry's children, Steve, Mark, Marleen, Kris, Ruth, and Harry's grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They enjoyed many years of international travel until his passing in January 2017.
Mary was a longtime member of Lutheran Community Church Watsonville, and in later years Christ Lutheran Church in Aptos.
In her free time, Mary enjoyed gardening, reading, bridge, watching sports and PEO.
Preceded in death by her mother, father, sisters Carol and Peggy, and grandson Keith. Mehl's Colonial Chapel was entrusted with the funeral Arrangement.
Published in The Pajaronian · March 26, 2024